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How to convert or import an existing IAR/Makefile C/C++ source tree to a CCS project

Brendan Simon
Intellectual 570 points


I have a source tree under version control system (Bazaar) which has a number of IAR projects (and also a Makefile for some host simulation).  I want to migrate from IAR to CSS and am having difficulty importing or creating a CSS project.

I have created a new branch for the CCS modifications.  I want to import that branch into a CSS project but I can't figure out how to do it.  The best I seem to be able to do is import as a standard C/C++ project.  That's fine if I can then convert the project to a CSS project.  Is that possible ??

The only other thing I can think of is to create a new CSS project and copy the files required.  This does not work well with my VCS tool.

Is there a way to convert an existing source tree to a CSS project ??  I tried creating a new CSS project and selecting my source tree as the target directory but CSS would not allow me to do that -- the directory must not exist to create a new project.

Any ideas ??

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    Intellectual 570 points

    I just tried the following

    • creating a new empty CSS project, into a new directory
    • copying all the generated files (.project, .cproject, .settings/, .targets/) to my source tree
    • edited the .project and .cproject files to match the existing project name
    • Invoked "Project->Import Existing CSS Eclipse Project" from the menu.

    Any issues with this method ??  At least now my source files show up and I can invoke a build.  There's lots to clean up as CSS tries to compile all files, which I do not want as there are files that are not required and multiple build targets (for separate processor boards).

    Should have separate CSS projects for each MSP430 target in the source tree ??

    Thanks, Brendan.

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    TI__Guru*** 130875 points

    Hi Brendan,

    as IAR and CCS are different compilers, you will need to do some level of migration to you code.   For example changing/updating compiler specific directives.   As you seem to be aware creating a new CCS Project in CCS and bringing in your source files.   

    Have a look at these two resrouces which might help you and which should also include a migration section.

    http://www.ti.com/lit/ug/slau157u/slau157u.pdf

    http://www.ti.com/lit/ug/slau131g/slau131g.pdf

    http://www.ti.com/lit/ug/slau132g/slau132g.pdf

    Please keep us informed whether this helps.  Regarding multiple projects for different msps.   This depends.  If you have different code for each, then definitely two projects is best.  If the code is identical (ie simple or for devices that are extremely similar) then one option you have is to use two target configuration files and make one active as necessary.

    Best Regards,
    Lisa

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    Prodigy 120 points

    Hi, Simon. 

    As you see, there are many free conversion tools online. But I don't suggest you to use them to do with your conversion work. Because I always believe that the free tools online do not have so many professional functions as the paid ones. And it is said that some of them might contain some virus. Check some free trials of the paid professional conversion tools to convert pdf to image using C#.NET first before you make your final decision if possible. I also suggest you choose one whose way of processing is simple and fast. It can save a lot of time for you. Remember to do your conversion work according to its tutorial page about Pdf conversion. I hope you success. Good luck.           

    Best regards, 

    Pan