How to use build projects in command line for S32K144

[smow_chandan18]

Hii Community ,

I was trying to build a project using the command prompt , on board S32K144 . 

For importing , I faced the below issue

For building , I faced the below issue .

So in the "D:\Others\NXP\S32DS_ARM_v2.2\eclipse" directory I have run the below commands :

eclipsec.exe -nosplash -application org.eclipse.cdt.managedbuilder.core.headlessbuild --launcher.suppressErrors -data D:\Others\NXP demo codes -import D:\Others\NXP demo codes\Read_Pin

eclipsec.exe -nosplash -application org.eclipse.cdt.managedbuilder.core.headlessbuild --launcher.suppressErrors -data D:\Others\NXP_demo_codes -build Read_Pin

I have been working NXP s32k144 since December 2023 , and this is just the thing holding me back that is building and flashing projects in command prompts .

For the above issue I have been seeking help from @Ankit @Abhishek and @kunal  which are NXP employees .

Regards,

Chandan Mohanty .

[Julián_AragónM]

Hi @smow_chandan18,

You can refer to the following post for instructions on importing and compiling: HOWTO: S32 Design Studio Command Line Interface - NXP Community

The syntax for the command is the following:

eclipse -nosplash 
        -application org.eclipse.cdt.managedbuilder.core.headlessbuild 
        -import {[uri:/]/path/to/project} 
        -build {project_name | all} 
        -cleanBuild {project_name | all}

 So, for example, with the workspace at "C:\Users\nxp\workspaceS32DS.3.5\" and the project to import at "C:\Projects\CANFD_MCAL_S32K344", you can use the following template, which will generate all the files at "CANFD_MCAL_S32K344/Debug_FLASH".

eclipsec.exe -nosplash -application org.eclipse.cdt.managedbuilder.core.headlessbuild -data C:\Users\nxp\workspaceS32DS.3.5\ -import C:\Projects\CANFD_MCAL_S32K344 -cleanBuild CANFD_MCAL_S32K344/Debug_FLASH

Best regards,
Julián

[smow_chandan18]

Hii @Julián_AragónM ,

I have used the build commands provided by you which did help me to build the projects but they weren't producing any .elf file which is need for flashing the project . 

I have uploaded the result of the build command above  

The command written is above .

So I want to know about the commands which would help me with producing the .elf file .

Also I would like to get the flash commands for flashing the files on command prompt .

Regards,

Chandan .

[Julián_AragónM]

Hi @smow_chandan18,

I've tested a hello_world example just as a test:

The .elf should be generated in the specified folder (in my case, \Debug_FLASH

Also, for flashing the device, you could use either PROG Flash Programming Software (Customer Classic Interface) or J-Link's Flash Download, which includes support for CLI:

Keep in mind you need a debugger from the respective program in order to program the device.

Best regards,
Julián

[smow_chandan18]

Hii @Julián_AragónM ,

I am very thankful for your help on building the projects on command prompts .

Now I wanted to do flashing, according to your method I will have to buy some paid software's which we would not prefer at this moment ,but I have found some commands and ways to do the flashing of the project on command prompt .

I have listed the method below :

flash code

cd %NXP_FOLDER%\S32DS_ARM_v2.2\eclipse\plugins\com.pemicro.debug.gdbjtag.pne_4.4.6.201912192052\win32
eg. cd C:\NXP\S32DS_ARM_v2.2\eclipse\plugins\com.pemicro.debug.gdbjtag.pne_4.4.6.201912192052\win32

pegdbserver_console.exe -startserver -device=NXP_S32K1xx_S32K144F512M150N77P

cd %NXP_FOLDER%\S32DS_ARM_v2.2\S32DS\build_tools\gcc_v6.3\gcc-6.3-arm32-eabi\bin
cd C:\NXP\S32DS_ARM_v2.2\S32DS\build_tools\gcc_v6.3\gcc-6.3-arm32-eabi\bin

arm-none-eabi-gdb.exe --command=%MY_COMMANDS_TXT_FOLDER%\my_commands.txt

In my_commands.txt :
target remote localhost:7224
load D:\Others\NXP_demo_codes\Read_Pin\Debug_FLASH\Read_Pin.elf

Do let me know if this above method is possible or do I have to add something in the above .

I have referred the below article :

https://mcuoneclipse.com/2015/03/25/command-line-programming-and-debugging-with-gdb/

Regards ,

Chandan

[Julián_AragónM]

Hi @smow_chandan18,

Just FYI, SEGGER's J-Flash is free of cost as of now, and the guide for CLI is inside the installation path.

Looking though Erich Styger's post it seems to be a generic solution for debugging. Since S32DS uses the same plugins this should work. Keep in mind you need the external debugger.

Best regards,
Julián

[smow_chandan18]

Hii Julián

Thank you for your quick response now I am able to build projects successfully ,it would be great if you could help me with flashing and monitoring the project on command prompt . 

I have been searching this for quite a time now , but I am having hard luck finding the commands and it will be highly appreciated if you could help me with finding ways or steps to flash and monitor the project on the command prompt itself just as we have done for build .

Waiting for your response as soon as possible !

Regards,

Chandan .