> > > Have you considered the IPE utility that is bundled with MPLAB X? It is > supported, works well with the PICkit3, and its main function is > programming > from hex files. > > > I had not..... looking.... downloading... Really? still have to download the same 373 MB download for MpLabX and even if I specifically do NOT install MpLabX, it's a 239MB install. Somehow, I'm not loving this. -Denny --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .