Create new SYS/BIOS project for D.Module2.C6657

1 Problem

SYS/BIOS based projects require the correct platform setting for D.Module2.C6657. Even after adding the discovery path under CCS RTSC preferences no suitable platform is available for project settings.

2 Solution

Use this short guide to create a new SYS/BIOS based project:

2.1 Pre Condition

Check your required SYS/BIOS version and choose the recommended XDCTools version:

http://downloads.ti.com/dsps/dsps_public_sw/sdo_sb/targetcontent/rtsc/

2.2 New Project

Press Alt+Shift+N or menu File->New and select New CCS Project

Choose target "TMS320C6657" or "Generic C66xx Device".

Enter a project name. Since projects in the Eclipse workspace must be unique, it is recommended to append the module name to the project name to prevent later naming conflicts with other module types.
Browse for your project location (typically under \D.SignT\Boards\DM2C6657\Projects\).

As project template select "Empty RTCS Project" and press Next.

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2.3 RTSC Configuration Settings

Check the Platform drop-down list for keyword 'dm2c6657'. If it is missing continue with the next step, else jump to 2.6 Platform dm2c6657 or dm2c6657_1

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2.4 Add Product or Repository

Choose "Add" next to "Products and Repository".

In the newly opened dialog activate "Select repository from file-system" and browse for the D.Module2.C6657 RTSC directory (typically under \D.SignT\Boards\DM2C6657\BoardSupport\).

Press OK

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2.5 Other Repositories

The RTSC Configuration Settings dialog should contain a new product "Other Repositories".

Activate the DM2C6657 entry (if not yet activated) and try again to select a platform

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2.6 Platform dm2c6657 or dm2c6657_1

This time two new platforms should appear in the drop-down list (if not try to refresh the list by clicking on the XDCTools version - 3.31.0.24_core in the image)