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TI
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89 / TI
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92 Plus Developer Guide
Not for Distribution
Beta Version January 26, 2001
18.
TI
FLASH
Studio
(IDE) Overview
18.1. Introduction
TI
FLASH
Studio™ is a development tool that uses an Integrated Development
Environment (IDE) to give the user a familiar Windows interface. The
TI
FLASH
Studio provides the capability to simulate the TI
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89 / TI
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92 Plus
calculator on the PC to allow application development and debugging. The
TI
FLASH
Studio allows the developer to use a set of development tools under
the control of a single interface. The tools that are accessible through the control
of the IDE include a project manager, a language sensitive editor, compiler,
assembler, linker, and a simulator/debugger.
18.2. Development System
The IDE is for the development of Apps and assembly programs. The steps for
setting it up and getting started are presented in the following sections.
The IDE allows the user to:
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Create project files.
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Use templates to create projects.
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Create and edit source files.
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Build executable software for the simulator.
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Build downloadable software for developer calculators (Educational and
Professional versions).
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Integrate simulator/debugger functions.
18.2.1. Requirements
To properly run TI
FLASH
Studio, the development system PC must meet the
following requirements:
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IBM PC compatible Pentium-based machine.
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32 MB of RAM (64 MB recommended).
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VGA video adapter.
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35 MB of available hard drive space.
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Mouse or pointing device.