Tony Nixon wrote :

< At the moment I am writing a windows based program that simulates the
< PIC16C84. The software is intended for beginers to PICs, more so for
< students who may be interested in learning to program. It
< graphically displays how the chip functions, and can run code that
< you write yourself. There are also modules that can be connected
< such as a 7 segment display, to see how the ports work.

< The software still has a way to go but if any one would like to try
< it I can make a copy available. Some feedback would be welcome.

Yes please Tony !!  I would love to try out your software and will report
back !
I don't know much about PICs yet but am keen to learn.

TTFN Peter.