MDK-ARM Primer

Create Application

This chapter describes the Build Mode of µVision and explains the user interface; outlines the options for generating and maintaining projects, including output file options, and highlights configuration options for optimum code quality.

The required steps for creating application programs are listed below:

  1. Create Project File explains how to create a µVision4 project file.
  2. Select Device describes how tool settings, peripherals, and dialogs are customized.
  3. Set Options for Target explains how to specify relevant parameters for your target.
  4. Create Source File describes how to add new files to the project.
  5. Configure a Target
    • Configure ARM7/9 Target describes how to change the startup-code and how to use the library retarget file for ARM7/9 devices.
    • Configure Cortex-M Target describes how to change the startup-code and how to use the library retarget file for Cortex-M devices. In addition, this is a brief explanation of CMSIS.
  6. Create File Group explains how to structure the code files for a better overview.
  7. Specify Memory Layout describes how to change file and group attributes.
  8. Build Project describes the build-options.

Detailed information can be found in the chapter Creating Applications of the µVision4 User's Guide.