Software components

A software component encapsulates a set of related functions. The Software Components view shows all the software components selected in the active project of a solution.

You can:

• Modify the software components of the project.

• Manage the dependencies between components for each target type defined in your solution, or for all the target types at once.

Software Components view

Open the CMSIS view and click to open the Software Components view:

You can:

1. Switch between components and software packs.
2. View only components that are part of the csolution or components from all installed packs.
3. Set the context for which the component selection applies (including layers).
4. Select/remove software components.
5. View more information about the component (name, pack, version, and description).
6. Select different variants of a component.
7. Open related documentation.

Validation

In the Software Components view, you can manage the dependencies between components and solve validation issues. Issues are highlighted with a yellow exclamation mark icon .

If there are validation issues:

1. Either click on and select the issue in the pop-up box (a) or
2. Click the "Resolve" button for access to the pop-up box (a).
3. Once a components with validation issues is opened, you can use the "eye" icon to see which component is missing/affected (b).
4. Use the "Apply" button to select the missing components (only available if there is no choice between different components available).

When done, don't forget to Save the changes!