Unable to find manifest for SDK_25_03_00 and older

[HenrikZ]

Hi

I have some troubles installing the latest SDK (SDK_25_03_00_EVK-MCIMX7ULP) in MCUXpresso (MCUXpresso IDE v24.9 [Build 25] [2024-09-26]), where the error log reports, that the IDE is "unable to finde valid manifest".

I have seen other threads with similar problems, and it seemed to be a case, where the SDK was updated before the IDE, and had some additional requirements to install the SDK. Therefore I tried to install a slightly older SDK (SDK_24_12_00_EVK-MCIMX7ULP) with the same result.

When I'm trying to update MCUXpresso, if that would be the problem, I'm getting the notice, that it is the latest version.

Any suggestions how to solve this issue?

[danielchen]

Hi @HenrikZ :

Just add to Mathew's good comments.

I can import the SDK_25_03_EVK-MCIMX7ULP successfully into my MCUXpresso for VS CODE.

For how to install MCUXpresso for VS Code, please refer to AN14120.   chapter 2.

Regards

Daniel

[HenrikZ]

Hi @danielchen 

Thanks for you reply

I also tried MCUXpresso for VS code as you suggested. I got all the way to install the SDK and import an example (hello_world) which is also used in the instruction pdf. However When I try to compile I get the following error:

It seems that there is a problem with CMake to build the application, but I cannot figure out where and which settings are wrong.?

[danielchen]

Hi @HenrikZ 

I checked the document : Getting Started with MCUXpresso SDK for EVK-MCIMX7ULP,

and found that only IAR is supported 

Regards

Daniel

[HenrikZ]

Hi @danielchen 

IAR Embedded systems is providing an alternative IDE compared to MCUXpresso, and since the the document is named "Getting started with MCUXpresso SDK..." it should still be possible to get MCUXpresso up and running and not only IAR.

It could have been nice, if there was an example using MCUXpresso instead of just telling the location of example application source files. Also it would have been nice if compatible  SDKs were listed.

I have tried to install "SDK_25_03_00_EVK-MCIMX7ULP.zip" in MCUXpresso (MCUXpresso IDE v24.12 [Build 148] [2025-01-10]). I have checked, and there is no updates available. Since I updated to the latest MCUXpresse, it is no longer a missing manifest the program is complaining about, but the SDK "does not contain any MCUXpresso IDE compatible toolchain". If I double click on the error I get the following screen:

Any ideas?

Regards Henrik

[danielchen]

Hi @HenrikZ :

I just tested the hello world demo in SDK_25_03, with MCUXpresso for VS code ,  it can be compiled successfully.    It  indicates it should work with MCUXpresso.    Before you download this SDK_25_03 package. did you check whether MCUXpresso IDE is includued?

Regards

Daniel

[HenrikZ]

Hi @danielchen 

I downloaded the SDK again to make sure, that I'm using the SDK_25_03. The other times I just the option of downloading from "remote source". This time I used a local "downloaded" version, and made sure that the SDK is for MCUXpresso and VS code. However the problem is the same (see picture below).

It seems to something related to CMake and not the SDK since the ouput on the terminal is saying:

Executing task: Cmake: configure

Config task started...

configure failed.

Any ideas

regards Henrik

[danielchen]

The cmake version in my side is  3.28.1

.mcuxpressotools\cmake-3.28.1-windows-x86_64\bin\cmake.exe

[mathew]

It seems like you're encountering a compatibility issue between the MCUXpresso IDE and the SDK version you're trying to install. Since the error log indicates that the IDE is "unable to find a valid manifest," it's possible that the SDK you're attempting to install was released after the last IDE update, meaning it may require newer features or changes in the IDE that aren't present in your current version. Given that you're also having trouble installing an older SDK, it's worth ensuring that your IDE installation is fully up to date, including any patches or minor updates that may not be reflected in the main update check. One potential solution is to manually check for updates in MCUXpresso or reinstall the IDE to ensure all dependencies and components are up to date. Additionally, reviewing the release notes for both the SDK and the IDE can shed light on any known compatibility issues. If nothing works, you could also consider reaching out to NXP support or checking the community forums for a potential workaround specific to your IDE version.

[HenrikZ]

Hi @mathew 

Thanks for your reply

As you suggested, I tried to uninstall the MCUXpresso and re-install the IDE. Actually there was newer version, even though the tool said it was update to date. The new version I installed is:

MCUXpresso IDE v24.12 [Build 148] [2025-01-10]

It changed the problem such that the manifest is no longer missing. Now, when I try to install the SDK (it doesn't matter which version), I get the error that:

The SDK 'SDK_2.x_EVK-MCIMX7ULP' does not contain any MCUXpresso IDE compatible toolchain.

To solve this, I tried to download and install:

arm-gnu-toolchain-14.2.rel1-mingw-w64-i686-arm-none-eabi.exe

and install this as a "user defined toolchain" in MCUexpresso:

... but it didn't solve the problem. Any ideas?