Creating Linux/uClinux Application Project

To create a new Linux/uClinux Application Project using the New Linux/uClinux Application Project wizard:

  1. Launch the Workbench.
    Note: For information about launching the Workbench, refer to the topic Launching Workbench.
  2. Select File > New > Linux/uClinux Application Project, from the IDE menu bar.

    The Create a Linux/uClinux Application Project page of the New Linux/uClinux Application Project wizard appears.

    Figure 1. Create a Linux/uClinux Application Project Page
    Create a Linux/uClinux Application Project Page
  3. Specify a name for the new project. For example, enter the project name as LinuxProject_1.
    Note: If you do not want to use the default location, clear the Use default location checkbox. In the Location text box, enter the full path of the directory in which you want to create your project including the project name. Alternatively, click Browse and select the desired location from the Browse For Folder dialog box and click OK. Ensure that you append the path with the name of the project to create a new location for your project.
  4. Click Next.

    The Device used for Linux Application Debug page appears.

  5. Expand the tree control and select the derivative or board you would like to use. For example, select ColdFire V2 > ColdFire V2 uClinux.
    Figure 2. Device used for Linux Application Debug Page
    Device used for Linux Application Debug Page
  6. Click Next.

    The Project Language and Output page appears.

    Figure 3. Project Language and Output Page
    Project Language and Output Page
  7. Select the output type and the programming language you want to use for this project. For example, select Application and C and C++.
  8. Click Next.

    The Connections page appears.

    Figure 4. Connections Page
    Connections Page
  9. Check the appropriate connection.
  10. Click Next.

    The Application debug options page appears.

    Figure 5. Application Debug Options Page
    Application Debug Options Page
  11. From the list, select the method with which you want the IDE to connect to the target system.
  12. In the Remote download path text box, specify the path. By default, it is /tmp.
  13. In the CodeWarrior Linux AppTRK IP Address and CodeWarrior Linux AppTRK IP Port text boxes, enter the IP address and listening port of the target system. By default, the value of the AppTRK IP address is 127.0.0.1 and the AppTRK IP port number is 2000.
  14. Click Finish.

    The wizard closes. The IDE generates a new project according to your specifications. You can access the project from the CodeWarrior Projects view in the Workbench window.

    Figure 6. CodeWarrior Projects View
    CodeWarrior Projects View