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SimpleIDE/Spin Question

ajwardajward Posts: 1,130
in Learn with BlocklyProp
Hey All...

I've been diddling with SimpleIDE, trying to create a Spin project. I set the compiler type to Spin, then create a new project. I give the project a name and click "Save". I get a pop-up box saying "Blank Simple project not found". What am I doing wrong?

Running SimpleIDE on a Mac under X 10.10.4. Working with C projects is just fine.

Thanks for any guidance!!

Amanda

Comments

  • twm47099twm47099 Posts: 867
    edited 2015-10-14 06:17
    Amanda,
    In my version of SimpleIDE there is a spin subfolder under the SimpleIDE folder. In that subfolder there is a file "Blank Simple Project.side" That has a pub and repeat, and works for starting to write a spin program.

    I open that project and then save it with my desired project name.

    However, SimpleIDE lacks some of the user friendly features of the PropTool. For example there is not automatic indentation or group indicators.
    Tom
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    Amanda, the support for spin under SImpleIDE is limited and dwindling (probably removed at some future time)

    The GOOD NEWS is there is PropellerIDE which is supported and being enhanced and SPECIFICALLY designed as a multi-platform replacement for the Windows only Propeller Tool.

    Go here -> http://developer.parallax.com/projects/propelleride/

    Download, install and enjoy!

    Brett is doing some really good work to keep this moving forward.
  • ajwardajward Posts: 1,130
    edited 2015-11-01 09:28
    Thanks for the replies folks! I ended up reinstalling the SimpeIDE package. I did a complete system restore a while back and I think it munged a few things in the process. :-|

    Amanda
  • MikeDYurMikeDYur Posts: 2,176
    mindrobots wrote: »
    The GOOD NEWS is there is PropellerIDE which is supported and being enhanced and SPECIFICALLY designed as a multi-platform replacement for the Windows only Propeller Tool.

    Go here -> http://developer.parallax.com/projects/propelleride/

    Thanks for the heads-up on PropellerIDE, couldn't get the hang (pun intended) of SimpleIDE, it happens when you don't read directions. Be happy to use the Activity Board again, had my tunes playing from the card with it's D-A, put in the box after getting frustrated with the tool.
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