CCS/SW-EK-TM4C1294XL: Debugger Flash Programming

David Peterson0

Tool/software: Code Composer Studio

Does CCS reprogram the Flash memory on my TM4C1294 every time I start the debugger? In other words, if I review my code using CCS Editor and don't make any changes, does CCS know that the program in Flash memory is still valid and there's no need to reprogram the Flash when I start the debugger?

over 7 years ago

0 Ki over 7 years ago

TI__Guru**** 482361 points

Hi David,
By default, CCS will always load/flash the program when starting a project debug session (it does not check first). If you do not wish to flash the program on a debugger launch, you can modify the project properties to just load the debug symbols or you can do a manual debug launch and manually load the symbols.

Thanks
ki

0 David Peterson0 over 7 years ago in reply to Ki

Prodigy 110 points

ki,

Which project properties do I need to change to prevent CCS (Version 6.1.2.00015) from automatically reloading flash memory each time the debugger launches? I looked at the project properties and couldn't find any settings that seem to address this feature.

0 Ki over 7 years ago in reply to David Peterson0

TI__Guru**** 482361 points

Please see the below video for two option on how to start a debug session and debug a program already in flash without reflashing:
dev.ti.com/.../

Thanks
ki

0 David Peterson0 over 7 years ago in reply to Ki

Prodigy 110 points

Thanks!

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