compiler problem ... "No main() function found"

kevinyeandel · Joined: 11 Jun 2008 Posts: 4

Hi
Warning: newbe!

I created a project in mplab v8 and there are 2 files.

file 1 is just standard c routines.
file 2 is the file with void main () {while(1)dostuff();}

When I build all I get
Executing: "C:\Program files\Picc\CCSC.exe" +FH "C:\code\modemtest\lcd.c" +EXPORT +DF +LN +T +A +M +Z +Y=9 +EA
*** Error 70 "lcd.c" Line 237(0,1): No main() function found
1 Errors, 0 Warnings.

which is true, there is no main function. It's in the next file.

lcd.c is a bit of copy and paste I made from here to drive the lcd on a picdem 2.

The other file compiles just fine (it has a main func of course).

If I put all the code in one file it works.
The manual simply states that all programs need a main() function.
Can someone advise me what could cause this odd behavior?

Thanks

Kevin

PCM programmer · Joined: 06 Sep 2003 Posts: 21708

How to use multiple source files with MPLAB:
http://www.ccsinfo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34046

More detailed information on using multiple files with MPLAB.
Read all the links in this thread:
http://www.ccsinfo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32221

kevinyeandel · Joined: 11 Jun 2008 Posts: 4

Thank you!!!
You must hold the record for the most rapid response!
It works now - I really appreciate your help.
Kevin