Import a MCU Executable File

You specify the externally built executable file that you want to debug in the CodeWarrior IDE. The IDE imports the executable file into a new project. To specify the executable file, perform these steps.

1. Select Start > Programs > Freescale CodeWarrior > CW MCU V10.x > CodeWarrior.

   The IDE launches and the WorkSpace Launcher dialog box prompts you to select a workspace to use.

   Figure 1. WorkSpace Launcher Dialog Box
   
   
2. Click OK to accept the default workspace. To use a workspace different from the default, click Browse and specify the desired workspace.

   The IDE starts and displays the Welcome page.

   Note: You can also select the Use this as the default and do not ask again checkbox to set default/selected path as a default location for storing all your projects.
3. Click the Go to Workbench link.

   The Workbench window opens.

4. Select File > Import, from the IDE menu bar.

   The Import wizard appears.

5. Expand the CodeWarrior group.
6. Select MCU Executabl e Importer to debug a Microcontrollers *.elf, *.abs, or *.flt file.
7. Click Next.

   The Import a MCU executable file page appears.

8. Specify a name for the new project. For example, enter the project name as ImportProject_1.
   Note: If you do not want to use the default location, clear the Use default location checkbox. In the Location text box, enter the full path of the directory in which you want to create your project including the project name.

   Alternatively, click checkbox. In select the desired location from the Browse For Folder dialog box and click OK . Ensure that you append the path with the name of the project to create a new location for your project.

9. Click Next .

   The Select MCU executable file to be imported page appears.