Get started with the XMOS Tools

Start the XDE

To start the XDE:

In Windows:

Choose StartProgramsXMOSDevelopment Tools 11.11XDE.

In OS X:

Open a new Finder window, navigate to the Applications folder, open the folder XMOS_11.11 and double-click on the XDE.app icon.

In Linux:

Open a terminal window, change to the installation directory and enter the following commands:

source SetEnv

xde

Register Your Tools

The first time you start the XDE, you are asked whether you wish to register the tools with your XMOS account. Registration provides benefits such as automatic notifications of document and software updates directly within the XDE, and the option to manage account settings from within the tools.

To register later, choose HelpRegistration Information.

Start the command-line tools

The XMOS command-line tools use a set of environment variables when searching for header files, libraries and target devices (see Environment Variables Affecting XCC). To add the XMOS tools to the path and configure the default set of environment variables:

In Windows:

Choose StartProgramsXMOS Development Tools 11.11Command Prompt.

In OS X:

Open a Terminal window, change to the installation directory and either open from the Finder, enter the following command:

SetEnv.command

In Linux:

Open a Terminal window, change to the installation directory and enter the following command:

source SetEnv

You can now run any of the tools by entering its name and command-line options. Some of the most common commands are summarized in the following section.

Quick Start Menu

The Quick Start Menu in the XDE Developer Column provides a convenient starting point for all users, including developers who are new to XMOS and experienced users.

Developers with an XMOS development board, can use the page to create new projects for their board or find kit-specific documentation and tutorials. Those who do not have a board you can follow a tool tutorial using the simulator.

New developers can use the Quick Start Menu to link to key documents and information that will help them use the XMOS developer tools. For existing users there are links to documents that explain changes between the latest release and previous versions of the toolchain.

To make the most of the Quick Start Menu select your level of expertise or interest and then follow the instructions on screen.