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Unable to debug program with Code Composer Studio Version: 4.2.1.00004

Gertrude Curran
Prodigy 40 points

I'm just getting started with my MSP430 LaunchPad and quickly ran into a problem which others have had.  I tried to resolve the problem as suggested in other posts, but still end up with the same error message:

Code composer starts up fine, with the title bar of the window saying I have a "(Licensed)" version.   I enter a .c program which compiles without errors, but when I try to debug the program, the title bar changes to "(Unlicensed)" and I am prompted to register or specify a license file or license server.  When I specify the .lic file I received from TI, I get the error shown on the image attached.

I have only one .lic file C:\Program Files (x86)\Texas Instruments\ccsv4\DebugServer\license\TMDSCCS-HWN01A-v4.0.lic

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Gertrude

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    TI__Guru**** 482361 points

    Gertrude Curran said:
    I have only one .lic file C:\Program Files (x86)\Texas Instruments\ccsv4\DebugServer\license\TMDSCCS-HWN01A-v4.0.lic

    I believe that license is the free bundled license. That license does not support MSP430.

    The free licenses that support MSP430 are the 30 and 90 day evaluation licenses and the built-in license that comes with the code size limited CCS MCU Core install.

    Thanks

    ki

     

     

  • 0 in reply to Ki
    Prodigy 40 points 
    This is from the Install Instruction e-mail

    Code Composer Studio IDE v4.x - Node Locked Single User


    This is from the license e-mail:

                   Product Name : CCSTUDIO TMDSCCS-HWN01A

                    Product Version : 4.0

                    Activation Date : Jan 19, 2011

                    Start Date : Dec 7, 2010

                    Expiration Date : PERMANENT

                    Fulfillment Count : 1

                    Overdraft Count : 0

                    Server Ids :

                    Node Locked Ids : VENDOR_DEFINED=0021003171e2

                    License Model Name : DSP-NLK-Perm-CCS

    I was under the impression that this is a full license!

    Maybe I'm wrong.

    Thanks anyway,

    Gertrude
  • 0 in reply to Gertrude Curran
    TI__Guru**** 482361 points

    That is a Node Locked Single User Bundled License. This is not a full license. A full MCU Node Locked license costs $495 and the name is: TMDSCCS-MCUN01

  • 0 in reply to Ki
    Prodigy 40 points

    Should I be able to compile a .c program, debug and transfer the binary to my MSP430 with the product I have?  Or do I need something else?

     

    Please help.

     

    Gertrude

     

  • 0 in reply to Gertrude Curran
    TI__Guru**** 171809 points

    Gertrude,

    Unfortunately you need something else, but you have two options:

    - Download and install the free code size limited version: (a much smaller download and install when compared to the DVD Image)

    http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Download_CCS#Download_latest_production_MSP430.2FC28x_code_size_limited_image.C2.A0

    - Keep your existing installation and purchase a microcontroller-only license: (a cheaper alternative to the Platinum license that works with all MCU devices)

    http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Licensing_-_CCSv4#Microcontroller

    Keep in mind you can install two CCS versions side-by-side (and use different workspaces to avoid any clashing between the two). Therefore, if you want to start working with the code size limited version for now but has plans to purchase a license sometime in the future you can keep your existing install and wouldn't need to download everything again and reinstall to activate your license (licenses can only be activated in the DVD Image).

    Sorry about the inconvenience.

    Rafael

  • 0 in reply to desouza
    Prodigy 40 points

    desouza,

     

    I tried the code size limited version, and I crankin' out code and 4 levels deep into my 10 level trial project.  I guess I'll be able to determine at a later date if I need a more advanced version.

     

    Thanks^2 for your advise!!!

     

    Gertrude

    On my way!