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Different Code Composer Studio versions (CCS V4.2.0.10018 vs V5)

Yaniv Alon96145
Prodigy 80 points

Hi,

I am developing a software on a dedicated HW (DSPs C6727) and a dedicated Software Development Kit (SDK). Both, the SDK and the HW developed by another company. This company developed the SW using CCS version 4.2.0.10018.

  1. Do I need the same CCS version in order to be synced or can I use higher versions as CCS V5?
  2. What are the differences?

  I was able to download CCS trial version 4.2.4.00033 for 30 days.

  1. Can I get license for that version?
  2. Is it possible to downgrade to version 4.2.0.10018?
  3. Where are the compiler version and linker versions located?
Thanks,
Yaniv
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    TI__Guru*** 130875 points

    Hi Yaniv,

    Hopefully the following helps

    Do I need the same CCS version in order to be synced or can I use higher versions as CCS V5?

    A - Normally it is not a problem to import v4 projects into v5.   You will simply have to ensure the libraries and linked paths and resources are all set in v5 after importing.

    What are the differences?

    A - There are actually a few differences, the main one is that CCSv5 is based on stock or unmodified eclipse allowing many more plug-ins and features and compatibility.   There are other differences such as the concept of an "active" project is gone and the terminal is done via a plug-in.  The best thing to do is to go through our wiki and have a look there!

    http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Category:CCS

    Can I get license for that version?

    Yes you can.   In fact a v5 license is fine for v4 as well.  Please see this topic for you options - there are a few free options as well as floating and node locked licenses available.  All come with a 1 year subscription but the licenses themselves never expire.

    http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Licensing_-_CCS

    Is it possible to downgrade to version 4.2.0.10018?

    I would extremely strongly not recommend this.  I doubt it is possible actually, but might be dependent on the installation history of your install.  As mentioned, I would not downgrade the software.

    Where are the compiler version and linker versions located?

    If you wish to download and install specific versions, there is a wiki with the download link/centre here

    http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Category:Compiler

    I you mean how can you tell what you have installed ...

    CCSv5

    Window->Preferences->Code Composer Studio->Build-> Compilers

    CCSv4

    Window->Preferences->CCS->Build->Code Generation Tools

    You can see the version being using in you poject unde

    CCS v5  Project ->Properties->General

    CCSv4 Project->Properties->CCS Build

    I hope this helps!

    Best Regards,
    Lisa