Once trace hardware is set up, set up MPLAB® X IDE to use trace by performing the following steps.
Open Project Properties by right-clicking on the project name and select Properties to open the Project Properties window.
Click on Real ICE under Categories.
Enter Clock Data by going to the Option categories drop-down, and selecting Clock. Specify the Target run-time instruction speed and Instruction speed units.
From the Option categories drop-down, select Trace and Profiling. Then under the Data Collection Selection drop-down, choose Instruction Trace/Profiling.
Set up any other trace-related options.
Finish the setup by clicking on OK.
To start using trace, continue to the "Using Trace" page.
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.
