TMS320LF2407A: CCS 3.3 can not find dspcl

Hello,

This is interesting. CCS 3.3.83.20 does not have 24x support but I see you have CCS running for an F2407 using an XDS510USB emulator. And it appears you have the 24x compiler installed. I assume you installed the Spectrum Digital drivers for CCS 3.3 which does come with 24x support. Did the 24x compiler come with your CCS 3.3 image? 

These are the things I installed: 

* CCS_3.3.83.20_Platinum.zip

* BHEMU-SetupCCS_v3.3.300.8.zip - Blackhawk tools.  the BH-USB-560M worked out of the box... connected to the target and

* setupCCSPlatinum_v30330.ZIP - Spectrum Digital tools.  got this from you :) this also worked out of the box.

I see that there is a c2400 directory with one file.  I assume this was created with the CCS install

C:\CCStudio_v3.3PLA\C2400\cgtools\bin\Bti2400.dll

is the  3.3.83.19 installation supposed to be the one I'm supposed to have the the 2400 support?

Greg Ursitti said:

is the  3.3.83.19 installation supposed to be the one I'm supposed to have the the 2400 support?

Typically, yes. 

Greg Ursitti said:

I see that there is a c2400 directory with one file.  I assume this was created with the CCS install

Ok, so you are actually missing the compiler in the 3.3.83.20. That makes sense.

Below is the contents of that folder in my 3.3.83.19 install.

If you need the compiler, you need 3.3.83.19. That requires a specific paid license. Did you (or your organization) have a license for the 24x tools? If you are working with a legacy 24x project, it is highly likely.

btw - are you able to connect to and debug your 24x target with 3.3.83.20?

Yes, I can connect to the target using 3.3.83.20 (and the above listed installs)

I will investigate if we already have a license from way back, otherwise we can buy a new one. Would this be the correct item?

          www.ti.com/.../TMDSCCS2000-1

Hi Ki,

I am in a similar situation to Greg, but I am supporting a 3rd party design, so I definitely don't have an old licence.
I have CCS3.3.83.20 and can successfully connect to a target device (TMS320LF2407A) with an XDS510USB emulator, however I cannot program devices.
The C:\CCStudio_v3.3PLA\C2400\cgtools\bin\ directory only has Bti2400.dll.

I believe I need the software mentioned above (TMDSCCS2000-1) but I wanted to confirm first. Your request for a private conversation before purchasing indicates that it might not be as straightforward as just purchasing the software. I just want to make sure I don't spend money on something that won't work for my situation.

Please let me know if you need any further information.

Thanks,
Angas

Angas Torrance said:

however I cannot program devices.
The C:\CCStudio_v3.3PLA\C2400\cgtools\bin\ directory only has Bti2400.dll.

Only the 24x build tools are missing from your CCS installation. If you do not need to re-compile your project, then you should not need the build tools.

Thankyou for the clarification.