If you are unfamiliar with MPLAB X IDE, please view either the "Tutorial" or "Basic Development and Debug Flow" online chapters of the MPLAB X IDE User's Guide.
To create a new project:
Run the command MPLAB: Create New Project and follow the wizard
To import an MPLAB X IDE project:
Open the project folder (File > Open Folder) and then follow the import suggestion
To configure a project:
Run the command MPLAB: Edit Project Properties (UI) or
Run the command MPLAB: Edit Project Properties (JSON) or
Open the project file manually
To build a project:
Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + B or
Run the command MPLAB CMake: Full Build or
Use the Hammer tool
To create a debug configuration for a new project:
Run Debug: Add Configuration and select MPLAB Debugger
To launch a debug session:
Use the keyboard shortcut F5 or
Select the configuration from the Run and Debug view
If you need to work with Microchip Support staff directly, you can submit a technical support case. Keep in mind that many questions can be answered through our self-help resources, so this may not be your speediest option.