Proteus VSM MPLAB� Viewer

The Proteus VSM MPLAB� viewer provides the link between schematic capture and embedded software development, allowing Proteus VSM to function as a plug-in simulator for the MPLAB 7 IDE. Together with Microchip Technologies™ we have developed a true plug and play solution which enables seamless design flow from schematic capture through software design, compilation, debugging and co-simulation.

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The Virtual PICDEM2 board simulating in the Proteus VSM Viewer within MPLAB

Software Requirements

  • Proteus VSM at Version 6.9 onwards
  • Microchip MPLAB Version 7.2x onwards

Existing users who have previously installed the old Proteus MPLAB driver should uninstall this prior to use.

Basic Operation

  • Draw the schematic for your project in the ISIS capture package exactly as normal.
  • Launch MPLAB and open your project.
  • Select Proteus VSM as the debugger of choice from the Debugger Menu in MPLAB.
  • If the Proteus Viewer does not appear by default you can launch it from the View Menu in MPLAB.
  • Use the Open Icon in the Proteus Viewer to load the schematic associated with your current project.
  • Use the Start Simulation option on the Debugger menu to begin a debugging session.

Full details of using the Proteus Viewer are included in the associated help file which can be launched from the help icon within the viewer itself.

  • Microchip Website (for latest version of MPLAB)
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