Using MPLAB® Simulator
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Using MPLAB® Simulator

  Note : It is assumed that MPLAB® is previously installed.

  1. First of all, start mikroPascal PRO for PIC and open the desired project.
  2. Open Tools › Options › Output settings, and check the "Generate COFF file" option, and click the OK button.
  3. After that, compile the project by pressing Ctrl + F9.
  4. Next, open MPLAB®, and select the appropriate device by choosing Configure › Select Device... For example, 16F887 MCU will be selected :

    5. Configure Device

  5. After device selection, click on the File › Import. Open file dialog box should appear. Then, go to the project folder and open the generated COFF file, UART.cof :

    6. Import COFF file

  6. Then, select the MPLAB® SIM from the Debugger › Select Tool menu for software debugging :

    7. Select Debugger

  7. Now, you can start debugging the code by clicking Step Over button Step Over Button on the Debug toolbar, or by pressing F8 :

    8. Code Debugging

Related topics: COFF File, Using MPLAB® ICD 2 Debugger

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