To use code coverage, you will need to acquire the following tools.
MPLAB® X IDE
MPLAB® X IDE support for viewing code coverage output began with version v5.25, with additional features added in v5.30.
The IDE may be downloaded for free at MPLAB® X Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
MPLAB® XC C Compilers
The MPLAB Code Coverage license may be used with MPLAB XC C compilers (Free and PRO) that support code coverage, beginning with the following versions:
- MPLAB XC8 v2.10
- MPLAB XC16 v1.40
- MPLAB XC32 v2.30
MPLAB XC C compilers may be downloaded at MPLAB® XC Compilers.
MPLAB® Code Coverage License
An MPLAB Code Coverage (SW006026-COV) license may be purchased and activated like other compiler licenses. For more information, see "Installing and Licensing MPLAB® XC C Compilers" (DS50002059) for details.
See also MPLAB Code Coverage.
This license is for one (1) computer/workstation only (not Networks). However, it will work for all MPLAB XC C compilers on that computer. This license may be used with Free and PRO compilers.