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Start new file wizard
- Right click on the project tree folder where you want to create the new file.
- Select New ▸ Other… from the pop-up menu.
If this is the first time you have ever done this, the only options are Makefile… and Other…. After you create your first new C source or header file, you will see them as additional options the next time you select New.
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Choose the file type to create
- In the left hand column, expand the Microchip Embedded folder and select the folder named after your build tool (e.g. C30 Compiler).
- In the right hand column, choose the file type appropriate to your target device (e.g. mainp24f.c).
- Click Next >
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Name the file and choose where to save it
- Give your file a name in the File Name text box. Note: You do not need to specify the file extension as part of the name. It will be added automatically.
- Choose the File Extension from the combo box.
- In the Location combo box, choose the physical location where you want the file saved. In general, the only option will be the project folder (HelloWorld in this example). However, if you have added any existing files or folders to the project that are not in your project directory, you can also select one of those locations to store the new file.
- Optionally, select a subdirectory of the Location by clicking on the browse button next to the Folder combo box and picking a directory. The Created File item will show the full path for the new file to help you verify that you have chosen the options above correclty.
- Click Finish.
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Done
You should now see your new file in the project tree folder that you right clicked on in step 1.
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