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Step 2: Create and Generate a New Project

Last modified by Microchip on 2026/07/13 15:21

 

Creating and Generating a New Project

Before creating a new project, navigate to Tools > Packs and install the specific DFP (Device Family Pack) for the PIC32CM LS00 Curiosity Nano+ Touch Evaluation Kit.

Tools drop-down menu

In the Packs tab, search for PIC32CM-LS, then click Show Logs to display the available DFP versions for this device kit. To install the DFP for the PIC32CM LS00 Curiosity Nano+ Touch Evaluation Kit, select Install next to the latest DFP version.

Packs installation

To create a new project, go to File > New Project.

File drop down menu

A new project can also be created by selecting the designated icon or by using the Ctrl + Shift + N shortcut.

New Project button

Go to Microchip Embedded > Application Project(s) and click Next.

New Project window

Enter the device part number PIC32CM5164LS00048 for PIC32CM LS00 Curiosity Nano+ Touch Evaluation Kit in the Device field and click Next.

Select Device section

Choose the latest version of MPLAB® XC32 Compiler and click Next.

Select Compiler pane

Choose the Project Name and Project location. Then click Finish.

Select Project Name and Folder pane

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Note: The Project Folder field cannot be edited. A firmware folder is created inside lab1_ide_setup because two files will be generated: secure and non-secure.

After clicking Finish, the project will be generated, and MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC) will open. The MCC window appears as shown in the accompanying image.

MCC window

The following sections are present in MCC:

  • ​​​Project Graph
    • A graphical interface that visually represents and manages all the software components, drivers, middleware and their interconnections within an embedded project
  • Project Resource
    • Displays modules and peripherals included in the project
  • Device Resource
    • Lists all available peripherals and libraries for the selected device
  • User Output
    • Displays generated code and reports
  • Notifications
    • Shows configuration errors and warnings
  • Configuration Options
    • Allows adjustment of settings for each module

MCC sections

To generate code, click on either Project Resource or Device Resource. Then click Generate.

Project Resources pane

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Note: Once the project is created and generated, it generates both a secure and a non-secure project. Additionally, the secure project is included as a loadable project.

Projects files

After code generation, the main.c file will appear under two locations:

  • lab1_ide_setup > Source Files > main.c 
  • lab1_ide_setup_secure > Source Files > main.c
main.c file
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Note: The file named main.c in the lab1_ide_setup directory is referred to as the non-secure main.c, while the main.c in the lab1_ide_setup_secure directory is known as the secure main.c.

Double click on main.c (under non-secure) to open that code file.

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