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Do I need a very fast internet connection to use MPLAB Xpress?
MPLAB Xpress is designed to work reliably at a wide range of Internet speeds. Chances are; if you’re reading this FAQ, your MPLAB Xpress experience will be rich. What are you waiting for?
What if I decide/need to move a project developed in MPLAB Xpress to my local machine?
We designed MPLAB Xpress to offer users a seamless transition to MPLAB X, and vice versa. You can work in either environment – or both – with no worries about compatibility.
Can I share my projects with other users and developers in my community?
Of course! The MPLAB Xpress “Examples” section allows you to post your own projects for review and use by the rest of the MPLAB Xpress community.
Can I access MPLAB Xpress from my smart phone/tablet?
The MPLAB Xpress interface is optimized for computing platforms equipped with a keyboard and mouse. However, the IDE will work on many smartphone and tablet browsers.
I have a PICkit3 programmer/debugger. Can I use it with MPLAB Xpress?
Yes, MPLAB Xpress supports PICKit3 and Curiosity Development Board. To access these tools you will need to log in with your myMicrochip account and make sure you’re using the latest Java Runtime Environment.
How secure is my project in the MPLAB Xpress cloud?
Can you say “bank vault”? Our Security measures include: AES256 SSL/TLS for browser connections, 3rd party penetration tests conducted regularly, and data encryption at rest. In addition, all user data and company IP are stored using industry standard encryption.
What secures data when moving from MPLAB X to the cloud based system?
The connection between your PC and MPLAB Xpress is encrypted and authenticated using AES_128_GCM and uses ECDHE_RSA as the key exchange mechanism.
When will MPLAB Xpress be available for 16- and 32-bit MCUs?
By the end of 2016, we plan to fully support our PIC24, DsPIC, and PIC32 architecture products. Stay tuned!
What is the difference between MPLAB X and MPLAB Xpress?
Both are awesome. MPLAB Xpress is a “best of” collection. It houses the most commonly used features of MPLAB X in a convenient Web-based format, available from anywhere in the world. MPLAB X is more feature rich, but must be downloaded and installed onto your PC. For a full comparison, please click HERE
How are examples in the community validated by Microchip?
Microchip code examples (with the Microchip logo in the author column) have been rigorously tested and validated by Microchip engineers. Code examples submitted by the community (identified by the “community” graphic in the author column) are not guaranteed by Microchip. We advise you to use the community’s content rating system.
When will a MPLAB Xpress user likely need to download MPLAB X?
Users can seamlessly make the transition to MPLAB X, at any time, if they wish to utilize any of the advanced features offered by the downloadable IDE. For a list of advanced features, please click HERE
Why would an MPLAB X user have a need to use MPLAB Xpress?
MPLAB X users will find the examples section useful for quickly getting started with proven example code. In addition, MPLAB Xpress highlights the potential code savings that could be realized by upgrading to a PRO subscription.
How much does a subscription to MPLAB XC PRO cost?
MPLAB X IDE is, and will always be free. Our XC compilers are offered in Standard (Free) and PRO ($29.99 monthly subscription, or $1000 to buy) variants.
What is a Java Webstart and why is it used for MCC and the USB Bridge?
Java WebStart allows [the USB Bridge and MCC Xpress] to be launched from the users device without being installed on the user’s machine; only a “launcher” file needs to be downloaded, instead of the entire application.
Java WebStart also ensures that, each time the user starts the application, they are using the latest version, because they take the files from the server. So there is no risk of a user launching an out-of-date version that was previously downloaded.