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Debug error

Elvin Stepp
Prodigy 60 points
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430F2619

I am using the msp430F2619 device which is mounted in a socket on a MSP-FET430U64 board.

 I have been previously able to download , execute and modify, then run the C language and assembly examples that are provided.
I thought that I would next start a new project and simply add one of these files and get it to run. This has brought me to where I now am. I decided to start with an assembly project.
 
I selected an empty assembly project. I proceeded down through the p14 instructions.
I verified that the "ccxml" file was  for the msp430F2619.
I was then able to see that the project did build correctly.
I selected Debug and it executed. The gray FET Debug module lights a RED LED at MODE, and the console section of the screen shows:
AutoRun: Target not run as the symbol "main" is not defined.
 
What does this mean? I can understand leaving something out if I wrote new code myself, but I merely added the example source code per instruction step3.
I should add that the console window also displays:
Program loaded. Code size - Text: 28 bytes Data: 2 bytes
 
This seems correct for the msp430x2xx_fet_1.asm source code file.
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    TI__Guru*** 130875 points

    Hi Elvin,

    This does not surprise me and I see the same thing as the code is assembly.  

    It simply means that it was trying to autorun starting from main.  In an assembly project there is no main ... it is Mainloop instead.

    You can get the target to do the same as with a normal C project by replacing run to "main" with run to "Mainloop" ,,,, see the screenshot of the debug settings.

    Best Regards,

    Lisa

     

  • 0 in reply to Lisa TI
    Prodigy 60 points

    How do I get to this screen from where I am in debug?

  • 0 in reply to Elvin Stepp
    TI__Guru*** 130875 points

    Hi Elvin,

    That screenshot came simply from Project -> Properties.   It should be clear from the picture from there which tab(s) etc.  If you still need assistance just let me know.

    Cheers,
    Lisa 

  • 0 in reply to Lisa TI
    Prodigy 60 points

    I decided to close CCS and restart with a fresh project and work through it.

    When I click on File->  I see no section for a new project. It appears that I am in debug and don't know how to get out and start over. 

    I am very frustrated with this. I have spent hours and am getting nowhere. As it now stands, there is no way that I can use this with a class.

    Must all my responses go through the forum or can I email someone directly?

  • 0 in reply to Elvin Stepp
    TI__Guru*** 130875 points

    Hi Elvin,

    Would you like me to setup a webex with you?   A quick webex is certainly something I can offer.   How is 1:30PM EST for you?  I would likely need your email to set this up, which you can feel free to send me here offline using a message.

    Cheers,
    Lisa 

  • 0 in reply to Lisa TI
    Prodigy 60 points

    I thought that I replied to this last week but got not  further response. I waited until 1:30 and was not contacted.

    FYI at the point where I get the debug error about not finding "main" I am not able to select "properties" from the drop down menu, so I cannot access the screen that you show.

    How should I proceed?

     

  • 0 in reply to Elvin Stepp
    TI__Guru*** 130875 points

    Hi Elvin,

    I appologise if there was a misconception but I did not hear whether that time worked for you and need your email address to invite you to a webex.

    If you feel a quick webex might still be helpful we can certainly still try that at a time convenient for both of us.

    Best Regards,

    Lisa