PIC24FJ256GA705 build error with CCS compiler

[Mrinmoy Dey]

Hello All,
I am using PIC24FJ256GA705 and my compiler version is 5.083. But with a very initial stage I face build error like below -

make -f nbproject/Makefile-default.mk SUBPROJECTS= .build-conf
make[1]: *** No rule to make target '.build-conf'. Stop.
make: *** [.build-impl] Error 2
make[1]: Entering directory 'E:/Mrinmoy/Projects/SmartLink/03_TestCode/TestProg3/Test_PIC_CCS.X'
make[1]: Leaving directory 'E:/Mrinmoy/Projects/SmartLink/03_TestCode/TestProg3/Test_PIC_CCS.X'
nbproject/Makefile-impl.mk:39: recipe for target '.build-impl' failed

BUILD FAILED (exit value 2, total time: 121ms)

Do not have any idea what kind of error is this or any clue to solve..please guide.

Thanks in advance.

[Ttelmah]

You are using MPLAB, so not really a CCS problem....
However the commonest thing that causes this is having things other
than the actual main code file in the project file list.

Generally the best way to work with MPLAB, is to ensure that your main
file #includes everything it needs to, and _only_ put this one file into the
'source files' tab.

You will get your error, if it is trying to actually compile any file that is
not actually 'compilable'. So if a .h file is included in the project list, or
if a .c file that is not meant to be compiled except inside another file, is in
the list.

[Mrinmoy Dey]

@Ttelmah

Got the actual problem, It can not generate the make file. Search and read a lot
but not able to resolve the problem still. Anyone, any clue in this regard is very much needful and appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[Ttelmah]

Have you installed the newest plug-in?.
This is needed if you have the latest version of MPLAB.
Not having this will give a make error like you are seeing.

[Mrinmoy Dey]

@Ttelmah

Yes, I have the latest version of MPLAB i.e. 5.50 and CCS version is 5.083.
After tried all possible ways I read at last I uninstall the plug-in and CCS compiler and then re-install both but still shows the same error.

Configuration loading error tab showing -

Could not generate makefiles for configuration default.

Exception during attempted creation of a runtime properties class: null caused by Runtime class name - org.ccs.MPLABXplug.properties.CompilerSelectionProperties
Errors have occurred while loading one or more configurations.
If a specific error is not shown above, this may happen when you import a project from another computer.
+ You can add language tools in Tools->Options embedded tab.
+ You can change which language tool to use in the project properties dialog.

Project build tab showing -
No rule to make target error.

If any other newer plug-in is there please recommend.

Thanks in advance.

[jeremiah]

[Ttelmah]

Yes. Only Version 5.105, has the new plug in. It is available for download
from the CCS site. 5.50, _requires_ this newer plug-in. You will get the
fault you are describing, unless you have this plug in, if you try to use
5.50 with any older compiler.