Creating SAM E Projects

Creating an SAM E C/C++ executable project

To create a new minimal C/C++ executable project:

• Select the File > New > New Project menu item.
• Select the A C/C++ executable for Microchip SAM E project template.
• Set the required project name and location directory.
• Click Next.
• If required, change any of the default project settings.
• Click Finish to create the project.

Creating an SAM E library project

To create a new library project:

• Select the File > New > New Project menu item.
• Select the A library for Microchip SAM E project template.
• Set the required project name and location directory.
• Click Next.
• If required, change any of the default project settings.
• Click Finish to create the project.

Creating an SAM E externally built executable project

To create a new project that will allow you to debug an existing externally built executable file:

• Select the File > New > New Project menu item.
• Select the An externally built executable for Microchip SAM E project template.
• Set the required project name and location directory.
• Click Next.
• Set the Load File project property to point to the executable file you want to download and debug.
• If required, change any of the other default project settings.
• Click Finish to create the project.

Creating an SAM E CrossWorks Tasking Library executable project

To create a new C/C++ executable project configured to use the CrossWorks Tasking Library:

• Select the File > New > New Project menu item.
• Select the A CrossWorks Tasking Library executable for Microchip SAM E project template.
• Set the required project name and location directory.
• Click Next.
• If required, change any of the other default project settings.
• Click Finish to create the project.

Creating an SAM E assembly code only executable project

Please note, this template does not add any C/C++ startup code or libraries and is therefore not suitable for creating projects that include C/C++ code.

To create a new assembly code only executable project without:

• Select the File > New > New Project menu item.
• Select the An assembly code only executable for Microchip SAM E project template.
• Set the required project name and location directory.
• Click Next.
• If required, change any of the other default project settings.
• Click Finish to create the project.