CMSIS Solution extension

The CMSIS Solution extension available for VS Code allows to create projects and build embedded applications that use CMSIS-Packs. It is a user interface for the CMSIS-Toolbox that supports various compilation tools including Arm Compiler 6, GCC, IAR, and LLVM.

Contents

  • Installation explains how to install the CMSIS Solution extension along with a build environment for embedded applications that are based on Arm Cortex-M processors.

  • User interface shows the main features available in the CMSIS Solution extension GUI.

  • Create an embedded project explains how to start a project from scratch.

  • Manage software components shows how to add or remove software components in a solution.

  • Manage solution settings explains how to configure a csolution project for run and debug.

  • Build describes how to build a project.

  • Load and run explains how to load and run an application on your hardware.

  • Debug explains how to debug a project.

  • Configuration explains how to manage the extension settings and some specific configuration options, for example for run and debug.

  • Import µVision project explains how to convert uvprojx-based files to the CMSIS Solution format.

  • Run external tools describes how to use external tools, such as debuggers and flash programmers.

  • Tips and tricks provides tips and tricks to help you solve specific issues.

Revision history

Version Description
1.54.0 Added CMSIS-Toolbox Run and Debug Management
1.48.0 Initial release for the CMSIS Solution extension version 1.48.0