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MAEC TOOL NEWS: MAECT-M3T-PD32RSIM-021101D

Simulator Debugger M3T-PD32RSIM
Upgraded to V.2.00 Release 1

We have upgraded the M3T-PD32RSIM simulator debugger for the M32R family MCUs from V.1.10 Release 1 to V.2.00 Release 1.

  1. Descriptions of Upgrade
    1.1 Functions Introduced
    The following functions have been introduced:
    (1) Supporting the 32104, 32180, and 32182 groups MCUs
    (2) Supporting trace functions for recording and referencing the history of program execution
    (3) Setting periodically generated timer interrupts in the dialog box in the I/O Window
    (4) Reading in files and setting events by using drag and drop
    (5) Editing source files in the Source window
    (6) The refurbished design of the buttons on the tool bar
    (7) Saving MIX displays in the Source window on a file
    (8) Automatically updating the addresses displayed on the Memory window according to the position of the stack pointer
    (9) Supporting the debugger customizing kit (PDSDK COM KIT)
    (10) Supporting the simulator customizing kit (PDxxSIM I/O DLL KIT)

    1.2 Problems Fixed
    The following known problems have been fixed:
    (1)On debugging target programs during execution of them:
    If you try to open dialog boxes for setting breakpoints and changing windows etc., during execution of target programs, those dialog boxes may not appear, and the subsequent operations become frozen.
    For details, see MAEC TOOL NEWS "PD32RSIM, PD308SIM, PD30SIM, PD79SIM, PD77SIM, PD38SIM, PD32000, PD32R, PD308, PD30, PD79, PD77, PD38, PD308M, and PD30M Precautions" issued on May 16, 2001.
    (2)On using the C watch window:
    When variables are entered in the C watch window, debuggers may be terminated forcibly.
    For details, see MAEC TOOL NEWS "PD32RSIM, PD308SIM, PD30SIM, PD79SIM, PD77SIM, PD38SIM, PD32000, PD32R, PD308, PD30, PD79, PD77, PD38, PD308M, and PD30M Precautions" issued on August 1, 2001.
    (3)On downloading target programs:
    If a Windows application is launched or any of the other already-opened Windows applications is made active while you are downloading a target program (a load module), the debugger may freeze suddenly.
    (4)On opening the Source window:
    The Source window may not be opened or not display materials normally if opened.
    For details of (3) and (4), see MAEC TOOL NEWS "M3T-PD32RSIM, M3T-PD308SIM, M3T-PD30SIM, M3T-PD79SIM, M3T-PD77SIM, M3T-PD38SIM, M3T-PD32R, M3T-PD308, M3T-PD30, M3T-PD79, M3T-PD77, M3T-PD38, PD308M, and PD30M Precautions" issued on December 16, 2001.
    (5)On downloading target programs described in ELF/DWARF format:
    If the downloading of target programs (load modules) described in ELF/DWARF format is canceled in progress, the debugger may be terminated forcefully.
    For details, see MAEC TOOL NEWS "A Note on Simulator Debugger M3T-PD32RSIM and Emulator Debugger M3T-PD32R" issued on July 16, 2002.

  2. How to Upgrade Current Product and Order Upgraded One
    2.1 Online Upgrade (without Charge)
    Please download the upgraded product from HERE

    2.2 First Ordering or Upgrading by CD-ROM (with Additional Charge)
    Upgrade service in CD-ROM is also available. When you place an order, please furnish the following information to your local Renesas Technology sales office or distributor:

    [First Ordering]
    Product Type:M3T-PD32RSIM
    Version No.:V.2.00
    Release No.:Release 1
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    Language:English
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    Host OS: Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0

    [Upgrading by CD-ROM]
    Please let us know your product's license ID besides the above information.




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