problem using build all

tmach · Joined: 20 Dec 2003 Posts: 14

Hello all,
I just downloaded MPLAB IDE Ver 6.40.00.0 and using ICD2 to program PIC16F874A. I am using PCM version 3.178 . I am able to compile the project sucessfully each time. After compiling I use "build all" option to build the project. I always get this message:
"the format of the file *.cof cannot be read or written because the format was not recognized" . I tried reading the .hex file but I get the same message "the format of the file *.hex cannot be read or written because the format was not recognized".

Please advice

mach

PCM programmer · Joined: 06 Sep 2003 Posts: 21708

I don't know if I've seen that exact COF file error.

I gotten a COF file error, due to having "too many"
printf statements. I got it again, just today.
Easy solution: Remove printf's until it goes away.
Real solution: Unknown

Do a search on this forum for COF, and you'll
see several posts on COF errors.

Also search the Microchip forum.
http://forum.microchip.com/search.asp
Set the Time Filter for "All Topics" and
have it "Search All Forums" for COF.