CCSv5 fails to debug: missing .out file

Pontus,

Hi, let me see if i can help.

So first things first, the .out file, it's a binary file that is loaded onto the board to execute code. It is generated when you hit the build button. Have you built the code before trying to load/debug it?

Next:
I would suggest NOT putting your .out files in the C:/Stellarisware directory as this is a software library, instead try keeping it in your workspace.(Also if the directory doesnt exist on disk then there is no way to load the file, i believe you are generating the .out file to somewhere other then where you're looking)

When you create the new project in CCS you should put it in your workspace, then add whatever files you want to it. When you BUILD the project a .out file should be generated in your workspace folder. You should then be able to load the program onto the board by hitting the DEBUG button.

That is about as much help as i can provide without more in depth knowledge about your situation. I would also reccomend checking out Professor Valvano's website since he does a lot with the TI ARM micro controllers in academia.

Regards,

-Austin

Hi,

this is clearly an error caused by problems in linking the .obj files generated by the compiler.

You have to set the build variable to the path where your project is stored and/or where your

library which has to be linked is stored (Stellarisware or Tivaware installation directory).

In lab2 instructions go back to the part where the setting of the path and build variables

are explained and follow exactly the instructions.

Have fun

Peter

Hi,

I am following the workbook instructions exacly as they explain them, but what I find wierd is that the search path (C:\Program Files (x86)\StellarisWare\boards\MyLaunchPadBoard\Lab2\ccs) does not excist even though  created it when I entered the project location when creating the project. If  create the directory through the windows explorer there are no files in the search path.

Here is the console message I get when trying to build the project:

**** Build of configuration Debug for project Lab2 ****

C:\Program Files (x86)\ti\ccsv5\utils\bin\gmake -k all
'Building file: ../main.c'
'Invoking: ARM Compiler'
"C:/Program Files (x86)/ti/ccsv5/tools/compiler/tms470_4.9.5/bin/cl470" -mv7M4 --code_state=16 --float_support=FPv4SPD16 --abi=eabi -me -g --include_path="C:/Program Files (x86)/ti/ccsv5/tools/compiler/tms470_4.9.5/include" --include_path="C:/Program Files (x86)/StellarisWare" --diag_warning=225 --display_error_number --preproc_with_compile --preproc_dependency="main.pp" "../main.c"
The current directory is invalid.
gmake: *** [main.obj] Error 1
'Building file: ../startup_ccs.c'
'Invoking: ARM Compiler'
"C:/Program Files (x86)/ti/ccsv5/tools/compiler/tms470_4.9.5/bin/cl470" -mv7M4 --code_state=16 --float_support=FPv4SPD16 --abi=eabi -me -g --include_path="C:/Program Files (x86)/ti/ccsv5/tools/compiler/tms470_4.9.5/include" --include_path="C:/Program Files (x86)/StellarisWare" --diag_warning=225 --display_error_number --preproc_with_compile --preproc_dependency="startup_ccs.pp" "../startup_ccs.c"
The current directory is invalid.
gmake: *** [startup_ccs.obj] Error 1
gmake: Target `all' not remade because of errors.

**** Build Finished ****

Hi,

If you are logged as an user for Windows, it denies any access to the folder C:/Program Files (x86) - only as administrator you can  make folder or write something. Good old days of XP are gone...

Try to install CCS in a separate folder - let's say c:\TI or c:\ti-ccs5xx if you expect to install other CCS versions in time. And TivaWare in a separate folder.

Petrei

Another tip:

Do NOT use Stellarisware but TivaWare!

It has to be installed into C:\ti\. As it is written better

(more informations about Path and Build variables in Lab2)

use TivaWare Workshop rather than Stellarisware workshop.

Peter

I reinstalled everyting as you said and it works!  Thank you so much! :D