CCS 5.1 available

[Fred 453]

It seems that CCS5.1 RC1 is now available. Sorry if you all knew already but I haven't seen a post about it.

http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Download_CCS

 

When installing it prompted me to integrate into my existing Eclipse installation, which sound good. No more multiple copies of what's essentially the same software. Unfortunately it wanted a 32-bit version of Eclipse, so I haven't tried this out yet.

 

[Title edited as final version is now available]

[bluehash 1,578]

Thanks. Anyone know if a CCSv4 lic works on V5?

[Fred 453]

It doesn't seem to want to take my CCS4 Platinum licence file.

 

It doesn't refuse it, just stays on "20 days", so it might be a config issue. I had the same problem with CCS4 if it was installed under the "Program Files" folder in Windows.

[PentiumPC 119]

Thanks. Anyone know if a CCSv4 lic works on V5?

 

It worked on the V5.1 beta, I think it might not on the v5.1 RC.. I will try when I get back home with fast internet.

 

Regards,

Terence

[PentiumPC 119]

That is v5.1RC you are referring to?

 

It doesn't seem to want to take my CCS4 Platinum licence file.

 

It doesn't refuse it, just stays on "20 days", so it might be a config issue. I had the same problem with CCS4 if it was installed under the "Program Files" folder in Windows.

[Fred 453]

Yes. CCS 5.1 RC1 and the CCS 4 license I got with the recent c2000 webinar deal. No joy.

[MarkoeZ 68]

Well CCS5 cannot be bought yet, and the release candidate has a (free) license file valid till end of December.

Perhaps it will work on the final version?

 

Personally, i think im just going to stick with ccs4 for now, works good for me. Or are there features in CCS5 that make the switch really interesting?

[zborgerd 62]

You can't upgrade the license yet. Use the temporary license file on the web page that they post (valid through December). They have assured users that they can upgrade to CCS V5 as long as their CCS license is still valid.

[zborgerd 62]

Personally, i think im just going to stick with ccs4 for now, works good for me. Or are there features in CCS5 that make the switch really interesting?

 

Not really. It's closer to stock Eclipse and has Linux support. Those are the two main differences that I have observed... Aside from that, CCS v4 is probably more stable.

 

I've been using V5.1 on Linux for about a month now and it seems fine though, aside from the fact that there is no MSP430 support yet.

 

I am of the opinion that 5.1 is still best left for Linux users who want to program the C2000 and other DSP products.... Which is pretty much what 5.0 was (when they insisted that it wasn't a replacement for 4.0). Which is ironic, since there isn't yet a version of the 5.1 RC (milestone 9) for Linux yet. Maybe in a few days.

 

If you don't use Linux, there probably is no major reason to upgrade (yet).

[Fred 453]

I just got an email saying that my valid CCS 4 licence will be upgraded to CCS 5.1 when it's available. I don't know what GA stands for but CCS 5.1.0 GA is due on 7th November.

[oPossum 1,082]

GA == General Availability

[Fred 453]

Final release of 5.1 now available for download.

[gwdeveloper 275]

Hey Fred, did you get a 2nd email from TI? I received the 1st email telling me to be on the lookout for another email with the v5 license activation.

[Fred 453]

Not yet. I just noticed the download was available.

[zeke 692]

I just got an email saying that my valid CCS 4 licence will be upgraded to CCS 5.1 when it's available. I don't know what GA stands for but CCS 5.1.0 GA is due on 7th November.

 

Did that email come automatically or did you prompt them somehow?

 

I just tried my V4 lic and it doesn't work for me either. :problem: