I use hi-tech c compiler, mplab 2000 emulator with mplab It works pretty good. I use complex break point a lot and I never liked mplab simulator and ICD1 or 2 maybe that is because of I started with emulator. The only thing I like to know is what other editors are available besides codewrite that you guys liked it any software name? Andre -----Original Message----- From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of Wouter van Ooijen Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2005 11:53 AM To: 'Microcontroller discussion list - Public.' Subject: RE: [PIC] MPLAB > I'm curious what people like about MPLAB. > I only use it when I have to, and I hate it. I generally hate IDEs because I have my own favourite editor and I don't want to learn new ones. But as IDEs go MLAB is not that bad. And when I occasionally use for instance PICCLite I don't have to look up what command line options are needed. But for serious work I write a batch file (for instance when I use C18). I would love it when Mirochip provides hooks for third-pary programmers as they do for third-party language tools. Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist