Stop Code Composer from opening files

Byron Blue

I've been using Code Composer for a few years now.

I found updates made in my code editor (UltraEdit) often do not seem to update in the Code Composer's world. I've changed the configuration of Code Composer to always use UltraEdit in hopes this will solve the issue.

Now every time I compile the code the main.c file opens after the compile leading to many windows of the main.c.

I have all my files already opened in my UltraEdit project - I don't want Code Composer to open any files after compile. I've looked through the preferences in Composer but don't see any related choice. Any ideas?

Thank you

over 3 years ago

0 Ki over 3 years ago

TI__Guru**** 473101 points

Hello,

CCS typically does not open any source files after compliation. I am guessing that you are pressing the "Debug" button and that the main.c is actually opening after the debug session has started and the program is loaded. Is that correct?

Also, what version of CCS are you using?

Thanks

0 Byron Blue over 3 years ago in reply to Ki

Prodigy 110 points

Yes I compile using the Debug button. I don't know if there's another method to run the code (other than release).

I'm using Version 10.4.0.00006.

Thank you

0 Ki over 3 years ago in reply to Byron Blue

TI__Guru**** 473101 points

Byron Blue said:
I don't know if there's another method to run the code (other than release).

You can also do a "manual" launch:

https://software-dl.ti.com/ccs/esd/documents/users_guide/ccs_debug-main.html#manual-launch

In any case, that is not the primary issue.

After a program is loaded, the debugger will auto-run to main and halt there. It will then try to open the source file with main. This is what you are seeing. However, I'm unable to reproduce the issue you describe. If the source file with main is already open, CCS does not open another copy. I did use a different external editor (PSPad) however. The issue might be specific to your editor. Can you try a different one?

Thanks

0 Byron Blue over 3 years ago in reply to Ki

Prodigy 110 points

Thanks Ki

I downloaded PSPad and switched Code Composer to thinking PSPad is the editor - only one window opens and stays open through my day. This is a satisfactory workaround.

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