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Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

myke_predko — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 20:31:27 GMT

Hiya,

I haven't been on here in a while, but I wanted to see if there's a quick answer to my problem.

I've been running my application on a Windows 7 PC for a number of years without any problems (including backing up the source code and keeping the original installation programs). The PC has died and I wanted to move my development tools to another (Windows 7) PC.

This MQX 4 for CodeWarrior 10.4. I install MQX followed by CW, when CW comes up for the first time, I do all the updates. I've copied in my project folder from the previous system.

When I start up CW, I get the "Start Multiple Errors" dialog box that's below. There's no useful information other than saying "Unknown target type". I've looked through "Properties" in the project and I can't find any setting for that - I would have thought that information would be copied in with the project. I've sent this in as an issue to NXP as well.

When I try to build, everything seems to compile okay but the linker upchucks with:

**** Build of configuration j20_Int_Flash_Debug for project J20_Test_45 ****
C:\Freescale\CW MCU v10.4\gnu\bin\mingw32-make -j8 all
'Building target: J20_Test_45.afx'
'Executing target #59 J20_Test_45.afx'
'Invoking: ARM Linker'
"C:/Freescale/CW MCU v10.4/MCU/ARM_Tools/Command_Line_Tools/mwldarm" -o "J20_Test_45.afx" @@"J20_Test_45.args"
C:/Freescale/CW MCU v10.4/MCU/ARM_Tools/Command_Line_Tools/mwldarm|Linker|Warning
>Symbol _bsp_get_adc_base_address multiply defined in bsp.a(lwadc_k20_c.o )
>and bsp.a(adc_mk20_c.o )
>Ignoring the definition in bsp.a(lwadc_k20_c.o )
>psp.a(comp_c.o )
>Ignoring the definition in libc99_Thumb_LE_v7M.a(abort_exit.o )
>psp.a(comp_c.o )
>Ignoring the definition in libc99_Thumb_LE_v7M.a(alloc.o )
>psp.a(comp_c.o )
>Ignoring the definition in libc99_Thumb_LE_v7M.a(alloc.o )
>psp.a(comp_c.o )
>Ignoring the definition in libc99_Thumb_LE_v7M.a(alloc.o )

I suspect that it's not bringing in the correct bsp (I created one for the project).

Can anybody point me in the right direction to get these builds working?

UPDATE 2018.08.08 - Added console log with build result after installing MQX first as was suggested below.

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

danielchen — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 07:14:04 GMT

Hi Myke:

I would suggest you install Codewarrior first, then install MQX RTOS.

Regards

Daniel

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

myke_predko — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 17:04:07 GMT

Hi Daniel,

Tried it, no joy. When I did a build I get the console dump that I've attached to the Original Post (I can't see where to attach something to a reply).

Any other ideas?

myke

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

myke_predko — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 20:01:24 GMT

Okay, I've tried to creating a new project folder to see if I can create a new project and copy in the source and build from there.

When I try to create the new project, my bsp doesn't appear as one of the target systems - I tried to copy in the contents of "Freescale_MQX_4_0" but it still isn't finding the target system. I'm trying BSPCloningWizard but it's failing with a Java code 13:

Can anybody help point me in the right direction? I feel like I'm 95% of the way there, I just need to get pointed in the right direction.

Thanx!

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

danielchen — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 02:53:42 GMT

Hi Myke:

Have you update the Codewarrior?

Help--> Install New software, then click all MQX related items. Please refer to below picture. (this picture maybe not match your code warrior version)

Regards

Daniel

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

ZhangJennie — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 07:30:26 GMT

Hi,

I also wonder this is because of incomplete CW install. Because the error means your CW can't recognize your target. Please install all MQX related updates as Daniel suggested. Daniel's screenshot is for CW10.6 but you should find similar update for 10.4 in the same way.

Besides, what MCU do you work with? please install all the related MCU update for CW10.4 also. (for example, you use kinetis, please also install "Kinetis support")

If the problem still exists after install MCU and MQX updates, I would suggest you try newer version. CW10.4 is too old.

For MQX4.0, it has been tested and confirmed to work with CW for MCU10.6. I would suggest you use CW10.6+MQX4.0 instead.

Best Regards,

Jennie Zhang.

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

myke_predko — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 17:33:38 GMT

Hi Daniel,

Okay, the process I'm following right now is:

1. Install CW and just select Kinetis (as I'm working with the K20)

2. Install MQX

3. Start CW with the copied in workspace

4. Do the updates that are waiting for CW

5. Select the "New Software":

Now, when I try to install it, I get messages saying that these updates are present which means I end up with just wanting to install:

Then, when I get to accept the license information, I don't get the option to select:

Any ideas what I'm doing wrong here?

I'm going to try Jennie's approach and I'll put in my results below.

Thanx.

myke

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

myke_predko — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 18:00:58 GMT

Hi Jennie,

I can't download CW for MCU 10.6 because my Flexera account is inactive and I can't find the login page - anybody have any ideas?

I've reached out to my FAE (who's on vacation) so if anybody has any ideas, I'd appreciate them.

myke

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

ZhangJennie — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 01:28:33 GMT

Which account do you use? I just checked your account of @mimetics.ca. It is active now. Can you try again?

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

danielchen — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 06:59:08 GMT

I would suggest you try to install these items one by one. Maybe some of them are present in your system, that will make the update process fail.

Regards

Daniel

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

myke_predko — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 17:33:43 GMT

Hi Jennie,

Okay, I've got an up to date license.

I tried:

1. Installing CW 11

2. Installing MQX 4.0

3. Started CW and did all the pending updates.

4. I checked "Install New Software..." and there doesn't seem to be anything needed.

5. As per the suggestion from my FAE, I imported my previously working project into a new workspace and got a number of errors:

I guess my next step is to see if I can clone the TWR60D100M into a K20 (basically the same bsp, just drop the Ethernet Port) and start again.

Any other ideas?

Thanx,

myke

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

myke_predko — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 15:04:45 GMT

Okay, I'm moving forwards - two steps forwards but one back.

Using BSP Cloning Wizard, I created a new BSP based on TWRK60D100M and then modified it to match the original BSP using "Freescale MQXTM RTOS BSP Porting Guide" (Document Number: MQXBSPPG) and then clicked on "Generate MQX Projects". All good and I'm comfortable with the changes I made before generating the MQX Projects.

Here are the results of Cloning Wizard and I've attached the Console Log for generating the projects to this post):

Next, I went back to CW to drag in the .wsd file for my bsp named "j20" (from Freescale_MQX_4_0\config\j20\cw10) and I got this:

I would have thought that the bsp/psp would be included here.

Can anybody point me to what I'm doing wrong?

Thanx,

myke

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

ZhangJennie — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 06:59:21 GMT

Hi Myke,

I performed the same test. But there is no error message from my side.

video is attached. Can you please try again?

Have a great day,
Jennie Zhang

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Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

myke_predko — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:51:55 GMT

Hi Jennie,

Just saw the video and see where I went wrong - I'll try it this afternoon and let you know.

Thanx!

myke

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

myke_predko — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 21:46:36 GMT

Hi Jennie,

I got a message saying that the "working sets were already installed".

I suspect that the problem is with me and all the things I did previously.

So, I'm going to clear out CW and MQX and start again - I'll let you know.

Thanx for the video, it was really helpful.

myke

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

myke_predko — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 01:18:40 GMT

Hi Jennie,

Well, one step forwards but still a ways to go.

I did the following:

Took down and then reloaded CW followed by MQX (including loading the updates).
I then ran BSPCloneWizard and created the new bsp.
Next, I modified the changed files in Freescale\Freescale_MQX_4_0 so they matched the original bsp.
I then restarted BSP Cloning Wizard and generated the projects (no errors).
Next I was able to import the bsp (as you showed in your video, thanx again) without any issues.
I then tried to build the project files, but only the psp would build correctly. I tried the bsp with c9x and ewl (no differences). I've attached the console logs of the build attempts.
On the off chance that things would work if I created a project, I tried to create a "New" project, but the bsp wasn't listed.

What should I try next?

I really appreciate your help and suggestions,

myke

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

myke_predko — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 01:32:56 GMT

Hi Jennie,

Just looking over the FAILED files in the previous post, I noticed that a lot of these errors are with files that I copied over.

In some cases they're new but in most others, they've been changed.

Should I try, cloning the new bsp, generating the projects, importing the projects (as per your video) and *then* changing the various files in CW?

Thoughts on this?

Thanx,

myke

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

ZhangJennie — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 08:24:46 GMT

Hi Myke,

In your step 3, you modify MQX files. I don't suggest you do this. You don't need modify anything.

then click on "Generate MQX Project". to generate .wsd serials of files. then import .wsd as I showed in my video. Build BSP and PSP. there should be no error.

I suggest you try this basic steps first to guarantee your basic system procedure is correct.

Best Regards

Jennie

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

myke_predko — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 14:46:53 GMT

Hi Jennie,

I'm reloading yet again.

My process will be:

Remove MQX and CW (in that order) and it's done.
Install CW 11
Install MQX
Start CW and load the Updates. I don't need to "Install New Software" as after I do the updates, everything seems to be there.
Start BSPCloningWizard and create the bsp
Using KDiff, I will record the differing files between my old bsp and the one that was created.
Restart BSPCloningWizard and generate the bsp.
Drag the new .wsd into CW.
Try to create a new MQX project using the bsp. This is something I don't think will work as I have never seen the new bsp coming up in the list of boards for the new MQX projects.
IFF the MQX project can take the bsp, then I will start modifying the bsp to include the updated files and then build.
IFF the previous two steps are good, I will then put in my project files to get the MQX project working.

How does that sound? I'll let you know how things go as I get to step 9. I'm currently on Step 3.

Thanx for your patience with me,

myke

Re: Moving MQX Development Tools to another PC

myke_predko — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 15:43:52 GMT

Hi Jennie,

Okay, I've run through Steps 1. through 8. without any issues. I was able to build the bsp and psp without any issues.

Now, I want to bring in my project files (Step 9. above - the one I was pretty sure wouldn't work). As I indicated above, I am expecting to be able to create a new project and have the board type show up. But, when I try to do that, the new/cloned "j20" board type does not show up in the list of Kinetis board types (this was the problem I was expecting):

What do I do to bring in the board files (bsp, psp, etc.) into the list of boards to select from the project. When I read through MQXBSPPG, this isn't explained (actually, if you read the document, the approach I took before, updating the board files *before* importing to CW seems to be the correct way of doing things).

Thanx - I know we're almost there,

myke