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CCS/MSP430FR6989: The compiler for my MSP430 board has disappeared.

Chris Ayoub
Genius 15345 points
Part Number: MSP430FR6989
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430WARE

Tool/software: Code Composer Studio

A couple weeks ago I was able to set up my MSP430 board with CCS, and I was able to run blink successfully on my device. After installing MSP430ware my compiler seems to have disappeared. I can no longer run blink and I receive this error.

I have tried going to the link but it has been down for maintenance for over a week. I tried installing Code Generation Tools Updates but that didn't fix my problem.

Any help would be appreciated.

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    TI__Genius 15345 points

    My picture didn't show up so here it is again.

  • 0 in reply to Chris Ayoub
    TI__Guru**** 162305 points

    Chris,

    The error is that the project is set to use the 20.2.0 version of the compiler and CCS is not able to find a compatible version.

    CCSv10.0 and later ship with this version so I am guessing that you are on an older verison of CCS.  In that case we need to install the compiler and point CCS to it.  

    The 20.2.x compiler won't show up as an automatic update to an older compiler like 18.x or 16.x as it is considered to be a new compiler stream and we allow you to update compiler streams independently. 

    To install 20.2 from CCS you can go to the Help menu and select either "Install code generation tools..." or "Install New software". THe first option may not be there depending on what version of CCS you are running.  If you select Install New software you will need to select the compiler update site and then select the MSP 20.2.x compiler.  I would type msp in the filter box to shorten the list of results.  Note that if you are on windows the update site would look a little diferent.

    If installing from withn CCS is not working for you it is possible to download and install the compiler manually from here:

    https://www.ti.com/tool/download/MSP-CGT-19

    Once it has been installed you will need to tell CCS where it is and have it discover it.  You do that in the preferences dialog here:

    Make sure the locaiton where you installed the compiler is listed at the top and then click on the refresh button and then it should be displayed in the list at the bottom.

    Regards,

    John

  • 0 in reply to Chris Ayoub
    Guru 99235 points

    I can't tell you what happened, but a possible workaround is to set "Show Build Settings->CCS General->Compiler Version" to any of the versions available in the drop-down list (probably the highest-numbered one). The compiler version is rarely critical, but somehow CCS is very picky about it.

  • 0 in reply to Bruce McKenney
    TI__Genius 15345 points

    Hey Bruce,

    Where do I find show build settings?

    Best,

    Chris

  • 0 in reply to JohnS
    TI__Genius 15345 points

    Hey John,

    I tried following that process but I don't see anything under TI compiler updates.

    I'm on a windows computer and I can't find anything called preferences. I tried clicking properties under File but nothing opens up when I click that.

    Best,

    Chris

  • 0 in reply to Chris Ayoub
    Guru 99235 points

    Either in the Project menu, or right-click on the project name in Project Explorer.

  • 0 in reply to Chris Ayoub
    TI__Guru**** 162305 points

    Chris,

    To get to preferences in CCS go to the Window menu and select Preferences.  What version of CCS are you running?

    Regards,

    John

  • 0 in reply to JohnS
    TI__Genius 15345 points

    I found the folder on my computer it was already downloaded but once I selected it in preferences that worked.

    Thanks!

  • 0 in reply to Bruce McKenney
    TI__Genius 15345 points

    Thanks Bruce, I was able to find the folder on my computer.