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How to Use MDB : Debugging Methods : Programming a Device

Programming a Device
The file or hardware tool you need to use for MDB cannot be active or open simultaneously in the MPLAB X IDE, IPE, or a third party program. Make sure you close (or make inactive) the file or hardware tool before you attempt to use it with the MDB.
Note:
When programming a device, you must select a device first.
1.
Select the device by entering the command:
Device [device name]
For example: Device PIC18F66K22
2.
3.
Select the hardware tool. To verify the supported tools, type:
Help Hwtool
The MPLAB ICD 3, MPLAB REAL ICE, PICkit 3 and Simulator are for programming and debugging, while the MPLAB PM3 is for programming only. To select the hardware tool, type the command:
Hwtool [tool name]
For example: Hwtool SIM
4.
If the project was already built, a cof or elf file was generated. To program the device with the cof, elf or hex file, enter the command:
Program “[location of the cof or elf or hex file]”.
For example:
Program "C:\MDBTestExample\Build\test\preprocess\files\dist\
\test_IO_Button.cof".
If you are using SIM (Simulator) as the hardware tool and the project needs an scl file, it can be set up by using the command:
Stim “[location of the scl file]”
For more information, use the command Help Stim. You can use Stimulus to set pin injection and/or register injection.
A “Program succeeded” message displays after programming is complete. A verify is automatically performed during a programming sequence.

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