MPLAB(R) XC C COMPILERS HIGH PRIORITY ACCESS MPLAB(R) XC HPA Renewal Instructions HIGH PRIORITY ACCESS (HPA) OVERVIEW When you purchase an MPLAB(R) XC C Compiler (Standard or Pro Edition), you receive a year of High Priority Access (HPA) support at no charge. After that, you may purchase HPA in one-year increments. You may purchase HPA at any time; it is not necessary to purchase it continuously. If your HPA has expired, you are entitled to download all compiler versions that have been released up to the time of the expiration. You can download these at any time. This table compares compiler features without HPA (after the free one-year period has ended) and with HPA. Features Without HPA With HPA Compiler License New Part Support (with existing features) Bug Fixes New Device Features New Architecture New Compiler Features Technical Support Premium Level The following table matches the compiler with its corresponding HPA and links them to the product page on Microchip Direct: Compiler Part Number HPA Part Number MPLAB(R) XC 8 PRO Workstation SW006021-2 SW006021-2H MPLAB(R) XC 8 Standard Workstation SW006021-1 SW006021-1H MPLAB(R) XC 8 PRO Network Server SW006021-2N SW006021-2NH MPLAB(R) XC 8 Standard Network Server SW006021-1N SW006021-1NH MPLAB(R) XC 16 PRO Workstation SW006022-2 SW006021-2H MPLAB(R) XC 16 Standard Workstation SW006022-1 SW006021-1H MPLAB(R) XC 16 PRO Network Server SW006022-2N SW006021-2NH MPLAB(R) XC 16 Standard Network Server SW006022-1N SW006021-1NH MPLAB(R) XC 32 PRO Workstation SW006023-2 SW006021-2H MPLAB(R) XC 32 Standard Workstation SW006023-1 SW006021-1H MPLAB(R) XC 32 PRO Network Server SW006023-2N SW006021-2NH MPLAB(R) XC 32 Standard Network Server SW006023-1N SW006021-1NH MPLAB(R) XC 32++ PRO Workstation SW006023-3 Not released yet MPLAB(R) XC 32++ PRO Network Server SW006023-3N Not released yet Detailed information on purchasing and activating your MPLAB XC HPA renewal is available on the Microchip web site, at: http://www.microchip.com/hpa. 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002208A-page 1 MPLAB(R) XC C Compilers High Priority Access (HPA) MPLAB XC COMPILER HPA RENEWAL HPA renewal has three basic steps: 1. Purchase the HPA 2. Apply the HPA to the compiler and to the system it's running on 3. Download and run the HPA file An email will remind you when your HPA is due to expire. You can renew HPA at any time prior to, or after, the expiration with no penalties. This makes it simple to get HPA when you need it. You can purchase HPA renewal through either of these Microchip accounts: * a Microchip Direct account: https://www.microchipdirect.com/ * a mySoftware account: http://www.microchip.com/mySoftware The accounts have matching information, so you can use your login and password on either one, regardless of which one you originally registered with. HPA is a subscription that needs to be associated with a specific MPLAB XC Compiler. In order to do so, a subscription file will be generated using the machine's host ID, downloaded, and installed on that system. Instructions for a Microchip Direct account: 1. Login to your Microchip Direct account. 2. Click "My Account" in the upper right, and then the "Software Subscription" link. FIGURE 1: SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS DS50002208A-page 2 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. MPLAB(R) XC HPA Renewal Instructions 3. Click the "Renew HPA" link to choose the compiler you are going to associate with the new HPA. FIGURE 2: RENEW HPA 4. A redirect will take you to the HPA product page that is correct for your compiler. a) Type the number of HPAs to purchase into the "Quantity" box. There is an option to renew multiple years of HPA; each HPA purchased will add another year of HPA to the compiler. b) Click ADD TO CART beside "Quantity". c) Click CART/CHECKOUT at top, right. FIGURE 3: NUMBER OF HPAs 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002208A-page 3 MPLAB(R) XC C Compilers High Priority Access (HPA) 5. Go through the checkout and payment process. 6. After completing the purchase, return to the Microchip Direct account by clicking VIEW DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS. FIGURE 4: VIEW DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS 7. A redirect will take you back to your Microchip Direct account. DS50002208A-page 4 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. MPLAB(R) XC HPA Renewal Instructions 8. After your purchase, the previous "Renew HPA" link now states "Apply HPA". Click "Apply HPA". FIGURE 5: RENEW HPA 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002208A-page 5 MPLAB(R) XC C Compilers High Priority Access (HPA) 9. A pop-up box appears to confirm the HPA renewal and to remind you to download the subscription file. At this point, the HPA begins; regardless of when you actually download and use the file. FIGURE 6: RENEWAL CONFIRMATION 10. Close this window. DS50002208A-page 6 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. MPLAB(R) XC HPA Renewal Instructions 11. Back at the Microchip Direct page, a new HPA expiration date shows that one year has been added to the date that the HPA was applied. If more than one year of HPA was purchased, the new date reflects the number of years purchased. 12. Click the "Download License" link to configure the subscription file to the installed compiler machine's host ID. FIGURE 7: DOWNLOAD LICENSE 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002208A-page 7 MPLAB(R) XC C Compilers High Priority Access (HPA) 13. A pop-up window appears. Configure the subscription file for the system's host ID by doing one of the following: - Choose an existing system's host ID (this is a machine with the compiler previously installed on it) and click "Download License". - Choose a new machine to install the HPA subscription file on. In some cases, the compiler may need to be installed on a new system with the new HPA subscription file. This step allows for that option: a) Enter the host ID of the new machine. b) Click Get XC license. Workstation licenses can be installed and activated on three (3) host IDs (three systems owned by one user). Network Server licenses can be installed and activated on one. FIGURE 8: DS50002208A-page 8 COMPILER ACTIVATION 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. MPLAB(R) XC HPA Renewal Instructions 14. A second pop-up window opens. Choose one of the following options: - Open and run the file if it has been downloaded onto the machine with the associated compiler and host ID. - Save the file to install it on the machine with the associated compiler and host ID. FIGURE 9: 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. UNZIP COMPILER FILES DS50002208A-page 9 MPLAB(R) XC C Compilers High Priority Access (HPA) 15. Unzip and run the subscription file in order to install it and access the benefits of HPA. The year of HPA support starts on the date of purchase. FIGURE 10: ZIP FILE CONTENTS 16. After the file is unzipped, there will be three install script windows: windows.bat, linux.sh, and mac.sh. Run the script that is appropriate for your operating system in a Command window (for a Windows operating system) or a Terminal window (for a Mac OS X or Linux) to install the file. DS50002208A-page 10 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. MPLAB(R) XC HPA Renewal Instructions Instructions for a mySoftware account: 1. If the compiler was purchased from a distributor, you should have received an activation key. When the activation key is available, login to your mySoftware account at: http://www.microchip.com/mySoftware a) If you do not have a mySoftware or Microchip Direct account, register for an account in order to configure and download the HPA license. b) The compiler to associate the new HPA license with must be in your mySoftware account. If it is not, manually add the compiler serial number and activation key into the account. 2. If the compiler was purchased from Microchip Direct, the compiler information should already be in the account upon login. 3. The HPA license needs to be associated with a particular compiler. Click on Renew for the compiler to associate the new HPA with. FIGURE 11: RENEW HPA 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002208A-page 11 MPLAB(R) XC C Compilers High Priority Access (HPA) 4. A redirect will occur to the correct HPA product page for the compiler on Microchip Direct. a) Type the number of HPAs to purchase into the "Quantity" box. There is an option to renew multiple years of HPA; each HPA purchased will add another year of HPA to the compiler. b) Click ADD TO CART beside "Quantity". c) Click CART/CHECKOUT at top, right. FIGURE 12: NUMBER OF HPAs DS50002208A-page 12 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. MPLAB(R) XC HPA Renewal Instructions 5. Go through the checkout and payment process. 6. After completing the order, return to the mySoftware account to configure the new subscription file. Click on the Software Downloads tab in your browser for the MySoftware account. FIGURE 13: SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002208A-page 13 MPLAB(R) XC C Compilers High Priority Access (HPA) 7. Refresh the mySoftware page in the browser to show the purchased HPA. 8. A statement will appear at the top of the account, showing the HPAs available to apply to the compilers. 9. Click Apply HPA for the compiler to associate it with. The HPA license will be now be configured for this compiler. FIGURE 14: APPLY HPA DS50002208A-page 14 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. MPLAB(R) XC HPA Renewal Instructions 10. A pop-up box appears to confirm the HPA renewal and to remind you to download the subscription file. At this point, the HPA begins, regardless of when you actually download and use the file. FIGURE 15: RENEWAL CONFIRMATION 11. Close this window. 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002208A-page 15 MPLAB(R) XC C Compilers High Priority Access (HPA) 12. A new HPA expiration date appears, showing that one year has been added to the date that the HPA was applied. If more than one year of HPA was purchased, the new date reflects the number of years purchased. 13. Click Download License to configure the subscription file to the installed compiler machine's host ID. FIGURE 16: DOWNLOAD LICENSE DS50002208A-page 16 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. MPLAB(R) XC HPA Renewal Instructions 14. A pop-up window will appear. Configure the subscription file for the systems host ID. Choose from one of the following options: - Choose an existing system's host ID (this is a machine with the compiler previously installed on it) and click "Download License". - Choose a new machine to install the HPA license on. In some cases, the compiler may need to be installed on a new system with the new HPA subscription file. This step allows that option. a) Enter the host ID of the new machine b) Click Get XC license. Workstation licenses can be installed and activated on three (3) host IDs (three systems owned by one user). Network Server licenses can be configured on one. FIGURE 17: 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. COMPILER ACTIVATION DS50002208A-page 17 MPLAB(R) XC C Compilers High Priority Access (HPA) 15. A second pop-up window will open. Choose one of the following options: - Open and run the file if already on the machine with the associated compiler and host ID. - Save the file to install it on the machine with the associated compiler and host ID. FIGURE 18: DS50002208A-page 18 UNZIP COMPILER FILES 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. MPLAB(R) XC HPA Renewal Instructions 16. Unzip and run the file in order to install it and access the benefits of HPA. The year of HPA support starts on the date of purchase. FIGURE 19: ZIP FILE CONTENTS 17. After the file is unzipped, there will be three install script windows: windows.bat, linux.sh, and mac.sh. Run the script that is appropriate for your operating system in a Command window (for a Windows operating system) or a Terminal window (for a Mac OS X or Linux) to install the file. 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002208A-page 19 MPLAB(R) XC C Compilers High Priority Access (HPA) NOTES: DS50002208A-page 20 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. Note the following details of the code protection feature on Microchip devices: * Microchip products meet the specification contained in their particular Microchip Data Sheet. * Microchip believes that its family of products is one of the most secure families of its kind on the market today, when used in the intended manner and under normal conditions. * There are dishonest and possibly illegal methods used to breach the code protection feature. All of these methods, to our knowledge, require using the Microchip products in a manner outside the operating specifications contained in Microchip's Data Sheets. Most likely, the person doing so is engaged in theft of intellectual property. * Microchip is willing to work with the customer who is concerned about the integrity of their code. * Neither Microchip nor any other semiconductor manufacturer can guarantee the security of their code. Code protection does not mean that we are guaranteeing the product as "unbreakable." Code protection is constantly evolving. We at Microchip are committed to continuously improving the code protection features of our products. Attempts to break Microchip's code protection feature may be a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. If such acts allow unauthorized access to your software or other copyrighted work, you may have a right to sue for relief under that Act. Information contained in this publication regarding device applications and the like is provided only for your convenience and may be superseded by updates. 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Trademarks The Microchip name and logo, the Microchip logo, dsPIC, FlashFlex, KEELOQ, KEELOQ logo, MPLAB, PIC, PICmicro, PICSTART, PIC32 logo, rfPIC, SST, SST Logo, SuperFlash and UNI/O are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. FilterLab, Hampshire, HI-TECH C, Linear Active Thermistor, MTP, SEEVAL and The Embedded Control Solutions Company are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. Silicon Storage Technology is a registered trademark of Microchip Technology Inc. in other countries. Analog-for-the-Digital Age, Application Maestro, BodyCom, chipKIT, chipKIT logo, CodeGuard, dsPICDEM, dsPICDEM.net, dsPICworks, dsSPEAK, ECAN, ECONOMONITOR, FanSense, HI-TIDE, In-Circuit Serial Programming, ICSP, Mindi, MiWi, MPASM, MPF, MPLAB Certified logo, MPLIB, MPLINK, mTouch, Omniscient Code Generation, PICC, PICC-18, PICDEM, PICDEM.net, PICkit, PICtail, REAL ICE, rfLAB, Select Mode, SQI, Serial Quad I/O, Total Endurance, TSHARC, UniWinDriver, WiperLock, ZENA and Z-Scale are trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. SQTP is a service mark of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. GestIC and ULPP are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Germany II GmbH & Co. KG, a subsidiary of Microchip Technology Inc., in other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are property of their respective companies. (c) 2013, Microchip Technology Incorporated, Printed in the U.S.A., All Rights Reserved. Printed on recycled paper. ISBN: 978-1-62077-606-3 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFIED BY DNV == ISO/TS 16949 == 2013 Microchip Technology Inc. Microchip received ISO/TS-16949:2009 certification for its worldwide headquarters, design and wafer fabrication facilities in Chandler and Tempe, Arizona; Gresham, Oregon and design centers in California and India. The Company's quality system processes and procedures are for its PIC(R) MCUs and dsPIC(R) DSCs, KEELOQ(R) code hopping devices, Serial EEPROMs, microperipherals, nonvolatile memory and analog products. In addition, Microchip's quality system for the design and manufacture of development systems is ISO 9001:2000 certified. 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