CSS protection bit doesn't set on PIC24FJ1024GB610[SOLVED]

E_Blue · Joined: 13 Apr 2011 Posts: 417

I'm trying to compile the HEX for production but the CSS bit is not being set on MPLAB X IDE v6.20

I'm compiling with Shift+F11(Clean and compile)

temtronic · Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:33 pm

any chance it's in 'debug' build mode and not 'release' build mode ??

I don't use 'x', just MPLAB 8.92....but 'build mode' used to be 'fun'....

E_Blue · Joined: 13 Apr 2011 Posts: 417

I wish to use MPLAB IDE 8.92 but this microcontroller is not supported in MPLAB IDE.

I think that the problem is something in debug mode but the HEX is created in D:\MyProject.X\dist\ICD3_profile\production
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temtronic · Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:34 am

My understanding is that when the compiler creates code in 'debug' mode it changes/adds several things and the program will not run,at least properly, in the 'real world'.
In MPLAB, this is done under the 'build configuration' sub menu and was originally set to 'debug',only after v8.50+-, could YOU set and save it as 'release'. I asked Microchip for this 'option' as I never used 'debug'. The IT guy called me and couldn't believe I never use 'debug'. Told him I use the 'real world' for debugging as the PIC has to WORK in the real world.

I'm assuming X has a similar 'option', that's why I suggested it.

E_Blue · Joined: 13 Apr 2011 Posts: 417

I've just found how to make it work.