As of now, I have been using the files that are part of the download to create new programs. If I want to create a new program, I have to modify the code of the file itself, and I cannot save the old file. If I want to create a new file in a different language, how would I do that? I can create the file, but how would I create the makefile to execute it?

I don't know about 'a different language' , like not written in C?

I used to just make a copy of a folder like the initialload folder; then make sure there were no .o of .hex files. I would change the program name to something usefull (with no spaces). Then replace the old program file name in the Makefile to the new program name.

Why can't you save the old file?

Just make a copy of it before you change it. Initialload.c copies to Initialload.ORG

Ralph

I would suggest keeping "ALL" of your files in a Foler/Sub-Folder Arrangement.

For me I have "2 Levels":

       Project 1  
            v1.xx  
            v2.xx

       Project 2  
            v1.xx  
            v2.xx  
            v3.xx

I think that will get rid of any issues with "I cannot save the old file".

This also enables you to "easily" keep a "working version". So you don't end up in a
situation where "Oh, I changed something now it doesn't work. What do I do?"

Somtimes, when you are putting in changes you change things here, and change things
there, compiling, fixing errors, then you go to run it and some logic error causes it
NOT TO RUN...

I often find a "known good Version" is much easier to go back to and then more
carefully make my changes is easier than debugging.

If you want to go further, you can rename the files, change the Make File, but that
gets more complicated rather quickly.

As far as "other Languages" you really only have the 2 choices.
"c" and "Assembler". (Although a compiled Basic does exist.)

Other ones do exist, but I don't really find them practical on a small Microcontroller.

Most Basics and Forth Languages for a Microcontroller are "Interpretive" so the process
is different in those cases.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING every one.

You too Jim, and everyone else as well. Good day to eat too much, rest, enjoy family... and then eat leftovers for days to come.

Happy Thanksgiving to all-- be safe, enjoy family, friends, and amazing food!

BM

Thanks, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!