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Description Represents Examples
Plain Courier New Sample source code
#define START
Filenames
autoexec.bat
File paths
c:\mcc18\h
Keywords
_asm, _endasm, static
Command-line options
-Opa+, -Opa-
Bit values
0, 1
Constants
0xFF, ‘A’
Italic Courier New A variable argument file.o, where file can be any valid
filename
Square brackets [ ] Optional arguments
mcc18 [options] file
[options]
Curly brackets and pipe
character: { | }
Choice of mutually exclusive
arguments; an OR selection
errorlevel {0|1}
Ellipses... Replaces repeated text
var_name [, var_name...]
Represents code supplied by user
void main (void)
{ ...
}
1.3 Recommended Reading
This user's guide describes how to use MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger. Other useful documents are listed
below. The following Microchip documents are available and recommended as supplemental reference resources.
Multi-Tool Design Advisory (DS51764)
Please read this first! This document contains important information about operational issues that should be
considered when using the MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger with your target design.
MPLAB X IDE Online Help
This is an essential document to be used with any Microchip hardware tool.
This is an extensive help file for the MPLAB X IDE. It includes an overview of embedded systems, installation
requirements, tutorials, details on creating new projects, setting build properties, debugging code, setting
configuration bits, setting breakpoints, programming a device, etc. This help file is generally more up-to-date than the
printable PDF of the user’s guide (DS50002027) available as a free download at https://www.microchip.com/mplabx/.
Release Notes for MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger
For the latest information on using MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger, read the notes under “Release Notes and
Support Documentation” on the MPLAB X IDE Start Page. The release notes contain update information and known
issues that may not be included in this user’s guide.
MPLAB PICkit 4 Quick Start Guide Poster (DS50002721)
This poster shows you how to connect the hardware and install the software for the MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit
Debugger using standard communications and a target board.
MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger Online Help File
A comprehensive help file for the debugger is included with MPLAB X IDE. Usage, troubleshooting and hardware
specifications are covered. This help file may be more up-to-date than the printed documentation.
Processor Extension Pak and Header Specification (DS50001292)
Introduction
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User Guide
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