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Hi, What does this mean and how do I go about location the source of the warning? Warning: function never returns: 'FCM_Halt_On_Error_Fault_Codes' I think this means that the function never returns control to the main flowchart. If this is correct, then I have accomplished what I intended to do. If ...

Hi, Thanks for getting back to me so quickly, the service is great here. I lost 2 weeks due to flowcode distributor issues and the only time I can make it up is to work long hours on the weekend. Does "checking" the echo mode box in the RS232 properties automatically generate the "flowcode" to echo ...

Hi,

Do I need to de-bounce a switch in Flowcode when using the input component macro?

Do I need to de-bounce a switch in Flowcode when using the input block (not the component macro)?

By flowcode I mean using the block provided, not using any form of "C" or "ASM".

Thanks

Ron

Hi, I found the properties box of the RS232 component. What is the difference between send Characters and send BYTES? Is 19200 a reasonable baud rate for a 2 meter cable? How does the Windows PC COM port need to be set up? What is a good way to detect errors, i suspect that at 19200 I would not see ...

Hi, Could someone provide me with an example of how to send and receive data via RS232. I am a newbie but have figured out how to do almost everything I need to do for initial testing except ASCII TX & RX. I need a way to have a PC talk to the PIC, using straight flowcode only. Basically, PIC will w...

Hi, I have actually started writing a document and have addressed this issue. Depending on how much programming would be involved I would suggest a menu option. Routing Mode Auto Route Manual Route Only one can be selected at a time. The disclaimer being - Once you start creating a project (entire p...

Hi Chet, It was late when I was working on this. Every other decision block I was testing for a range was &&. All I remember was reading the decision help file and I must of changed it to AND just to see what would happen. You are 100% correct.... Thanks Steve, Good catch on the readability, I like ...

Hi, I am using a decision block to see if the value stored in a variable is from 1 to 10. Here is the line I have in the decision block. Command_BYTE >= 1 AND Command_BYTE <= 10 I read an EEPROM address and get the value 54, which is NOT within the range I am testing. I issue the STEP INTO command t...

Hi,

How many different connection points can a program have in it?

If I use
"connection point J" in macro_1

can I use

"connection Point J" again in macro_2? Or in main?

Thanks

Ron

Hi,

I have a variable that will only contain a 1 or a 0 (zero).

Can this variable value be passed to a output pin?

Thanks

Ron

Hi,

I have setup a test macro, just learning.

I did not pass any parameters into or return from the macro when I set it up.

Can I go back and change it? I want to pass 1 parameter into the macro and return 1 out of the macro now.

I cannot figure out how to do it.

Thanks

Ron

Hi, As I am new here and I do not want to come off as the "know it all" Yank from the USA. I am having a great deal of fun using Flowcode. In regards to speding to much time making a program look good instead of programming, hmmmm...... I have ssen "C", HTML, maybe even PASCAL, and BASIC code writte...

Hi, Although I am new to flowcode I have more than 15 years experience programming metal cutting and assembly lines in the automotive world in the USA. I have noticed that in flowcode I am forced to create an almost staircase look to logic. I have used FloPro (DOS based, gone), VLC & Think N Do (win...

Hi, Is there a way to "lock" a macro. That is to say, allow someone to use the macro in flowcode, but not let them open the macro flowchart, and not let them modify the macro? This would be nice, I am going to give several small PIC controllers I am building to a local cub scout troop. I have known ...

Hi, Thanks for the information, I looked at it last night. I "clicked" the eeprom compnent icon and saw the addresses and values window. Since I am not looking at a real pic, why was there "numbers" in the data area of this window? Is this for simulation? I closed flowcode, and later re-opened it. T...

Hi,

I am trying to locate any documentation on how to write to and read from eeprom. I cannot locate anything in the help files.

How do I write to or read from and write to a specific eeprom address?

Thanks

Ron

Hi, I am writing my first macros and I was wondering what the limits are regarding macros calling other macros. In my case everything is completely linear. My main flowchart calls MACRO 1. MACRO 1 will call one of 4 other "MACROS XX" based on a parameter tested by MACRO 1. MACROS XX will call one of...

Hello, I was wondering if someone could tell me How long does it take to read 9 non-consecutive EEPROM addresses and pass this information into variables. How long does it take to pass data from 9 variables and write 9 non-consecutive EEPROM addresses. Base PIC controller would be either 16F886 4Mhz...

Hi, Do you have this information for an MPLAB ICD2 USB programmer? I am a beginner and bought the ICD2 programmer. I have only posted a few times and you and others have responded quickly, keep up the good work.... Now to vent. I ordered my FlowCode Pro back on April 17, 2007, the distributor left a...

Hi, Thanks for your offer to help, I really appreciate it. My programmer is MPLAB 7.52 ICD2 USB. Is the MAX232 required on all the PIC controller boards I build or only for the programmer? I am hoping for 3 wire programming. SInce this is a senior project we must provide costsing and adding the chip...

Hi, I am placing my order for Flowcode Pro in a couple of hours. I want to order some PICs. I see there is support for 16F88. Does this include 16F882, 16F883, 16F884, 16F886 & 16F887? If yes, Could someone please provide me with a Digikey.com/mouser.com part numbers for the external ceramic resonat...

Hi, I already looked over page 8. Does this mean that the student version is a limited component version? The chart simply says NO for "All Components", it does not call it out as a limited version. Are these the components that come with student version? LED, Switch, ADC, LCD, 7-segment display, ke...

Hi Jim, Thank you very much for your reply. I already have a MPLAB 7.5 ICD2 USB programmer. Can you tell me if this software will work with it? How much memory does this boot loader software take up on the PIC, say 16F88? Once I get the software would you be willing to help me off line get it workin...

Hello, I am trying to find a web page or document that shows what devices/Advanced fetaures come with what versions. All I can find is a page that says some devices/features come differently between versions. School project, I need SPI interface. Is there a chart that shows what features comes with ...

Hi, I am attending am engineering college and we are required to take a simple design & programming course to get our minor. My major is business and we are required to do a senior project that requires us to start a business, develop a marketing plan, do patent searches, create a product, this type...