Most desired upgrades and enhancements for MikroE compilers

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Vote for top 3 features you would like to see in mikroC, mikroBasic or mikroPascal

Far function pointer for dsPIC, PIC24, PIC18 (reaching far function without handler table)
6
1%
Far pointer for P16 and P16ENH, automatic handling of IRP bit when dereferenced
12
2%
Weak attribute declaration
4
1%
mikro compilers on Apple platform (OS X)
26
4%
mikro compilers on Linux platform
41
6%
RAM memory organization with command like orgall
10
2%
orgall for files
3
0%
Option for write constants into EEPROM while compiling
26
4%
Relocation of the vector table
7
1%
Ethernet PING routine
18
3%
Enable ENC24j600 clock out
0
No votes
DMA library (all architectures)
67
10%
Improvement of the "sprintf" routine (%c in sprintf() routine)
13
2%
Option for auto hide "Messages / Quick converter "panel
4
1%
Project manager improvement (option for customization of folders)
8
1%
Bootloader command line
12
2%
UDP terminal source port
6
1%
Make MCU name editable (Edit project improvement)
6
1%
HID Terminal constant data sending
7
1%
Library for HX8357 display controller
7
1%
SQI library in PIC32 compiler
8
1%
Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI) on PIC18
21
3%
I2S library for dsPIC and PIC32 compilers
10
2%
Support for LPUART on STL0x chips
1
0%
I2S library for ARM
11
2%
Stop Build option of one project
2
0%
Option for search and sort project based on the MCU
3
0%
String comparison by the pattern
6
1%
TFT Get Pixel routine in the TFT library
10
2%
OLED library
30
5%
CRC (cyclic redundancy check) function
18
3%
DOT operator for addressing bits in variables (type longlong)
12
2%
Ability to set fuses via compiler directives rather than Edit Project
9
1%
FSMC support for STM32 library
9
1%
COFF file compatible with Proteus and Atmel AVR Studio for AVR's
7
1%
Ability to declare and initialize variables at the same time (mikroBasic & mikroPascal)
10
2%
Support for High Endurance Flash Memory (HEF)
1
0%
Improved/corrected documentation
30
5%
Universal GPIO library for setting pin/port states and receiving pin/port logic states.
13
2%
IR communication library for MCUs with IR receiving units.
1
0%
RTC library for MCUs with built-in RTC modules.
24
4%
Display controller libraries for MCUs with built-in display controllers like STM32F429.
10
2%
CRC, AES and DES libraries for MCUs with built-in capabilities.
10
2%
USB library for ATXMega and AVR MCUs that have built-in USB hardware.
6
1%
Support for RTOS in mikroC PRO for AVR
4
1%
Graphical clock configuration tool for MCU that have multiple clock sources.
12
2%
Support for TFT and OLED controllers ST7735, ILI9325, SSD1306.
31
5%
Support for STC microcontrollers in 8051 compilers.
2
0%
Compiler puts output files in the separate folder.
4
1%
Bootloader supports HEX file from MPLAB and Keil
3
0%
Current location in the calling tree while debugging.
3
0%
Directive for aligning variables in RAM in all compilers.
2
0%
Package manager integral part of the IDE
7
1%
Support for inline functions.
8
1%
Enhancement of FAT32 to support multi device and the exFAT.
4
1%
More GUI objects in Visual TFT (lists, drop down lists,menus,grids, graphs).
26
4%
Support for Nordic Semiconductor nRF51 and nRF52 Series SoC
4
1%
 
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arco
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Re: Most desired upgrades and enhancements for MikroE compil

#121 Post by arco » 06 May 2018 12:29

For years now, flaws and errors in the IDE have been posted. None of them are addressed.
It is very annoying to see that nothing is done to resolve those problems.
I think that all problems probably could be handled in a few days if somebody actually cared... :mrgreen:
(this goes for PIC, PIC24, and PIC32 IDE's)
Regards,

Peter.
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saschech
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Re: Most desired upgrades and enhancements for MikroE compil

#122 Post by saschech » 07 May 2018 07:42

hello

(this goes also for ARM IDE's and VTFT)

wolfgang sachs
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Re: Most desired upgrades and enhancements for MikroE compil

#123 Post by OT » 11 May 2018 05:54

arco wrote:For years now, flaws and errors in the IDE have been posted. None of them are addressed.
It is very annoying to see that nothing is done to resolve those problems.
I think that all problems probably could be handled in a few days if somebody actually cared... :mrgreen:
(this goes for PIC, PIC24, and PIC32 IDE's)
+1
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dangerous
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Re: Most desired upgrades and enhancements for MikroE compil

#124 Post by dangerous » 11 May 2018 08:03

On the other hand............ I have been using MikroBasic since V4 (about 2006).

I paid (from memory) $149 for the full compiler. I have since had 12 years of free updates. :D

If this was Mickeysoft it would have cost at least the original price annually, possibly with a "0" on the end.

Maybe there should be an annual subscription to help fund compiler enhancements.

Probably not a popular thought but in these times it may be necessary. :!:
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saschech
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Re: Most desired upgrades and enhancements for MikroE compil

#125 Post by saschech » 11 May 2018 09:31

hello

But a few more information than there:
"Have it reported to our developers"
Would cost in the roadmap nothing

wolfgang sachs
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dangerous
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Re: Most desired upgrades and enhancements for MikroE compil

#126 Post by dangerous » 11 May 2018 10:02

True.

Bugs can be already be notified but maybe get ignored, or have to wait for spare capacity with the development team.
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arco
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Re: Most desired upgrades and enhancements for MikroE compil

#127 Post by arco » 11 May 2018 10:31

Roadmap also seems to have been abandoned. Last update is from 2016... :shock:
A crappy IDE (and helpfile) or failing support for new devices is also bad for selling new compilers.
(At the moment I'm hesitant to recommend them to collegues for the lack of support, a pity)

The very long time before new devices are supported is also a downer. We can never use
recent devices, because they are not supported.
(Most devices are years old before the are supported. I had to turn down a few jobs because
the device a client wanted was not supported)
Regards,

Peter.
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saschech
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Re: Most desired upgrades and enhancements for MikroE compil

#128 Post by saschech » 11 May 2018 11:18

Hello

The fact for me is that the IDE appeals to me from the operation!
But €390 to "turn on and off an LED" show too expensive for me.........
For large projects I failed with VTFT (build and rebuild time)
!! Until today, 1/2jahr later, I do not know if this is changed by the "Men's developers", have for the moment all activities (except request to support...) Stopped!!

A very disappointed customer Wolfgang Sachs
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Re: Most desired upgrades and enhancements for MikroE compil

#129 Post by phil31 » 01 Oct 2018 20:47

dangerous wrote:True.

Bugs can be already be notified but maybe get ignored, or have to wait for spare capacity with the development team.
bug are notified and confirmed .. some since several years ( !! )
and the answer is always "we forward the bug to the team .. be patient" ..
actually i open a ticket for a serious bug (confirmed by the team) .. this bug prevents me from finishing my job and deliver the job to my customer ..
and the answer since 1 month is "be patient" ...or "if we can solve it, i will inform you asap !!" ...

Team ! stop to ask what enhancement you can do .. simply solve the bugs then we can speak after about enhancement !

regards
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brelstad
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Re: Most desired upgrades and enhancements for MikroE compil

#130 Post by brelstad » 22 Feb 2019 09:34

Toley wrote:Hi mikroe Team, something very important is missing in that list. A tool to generate defs files for new MCU. This has been requested many times. Then we don't have to wait 2 years or more to use new devices.

I understand files generated with such a tool cannot be supported by mikroe, but once it can generate all the registers and be recognized by the compiler it will be enough to start a project.

Another thing that would be useful is the capability to set fuses by code.


YES!!

Mikroe Team, please take notice, this is definitely Number One on my list!!
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brelstad
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Re: Most desired upgrades and enhancements for MikroE compil

#131 Post by brelstad » 22 Feb 2019 10:01

Dear Mikroe Team,


Life time upgrades for the compilers sounds great,
but only until there is no money left to add new MCUs and fix bugs.

And we need to get new MCUs added and to get bugs fixed.

How about making a Subscription Service for all your compilers,
where customers can vote to get their MCUs added, hotfixes, or other things prioritized?

If you get 15-20 USD per customer, every year, across all compilers,
there should be enough to get things flowing.

Anyone?
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GlennWatson
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Re: Most desired upgrades and enhancements for MikroE compil

#132 Post by GlennWatson » 22 Feb 2019 14:06

I have Mini M4 tiva board and when I make hex record in Keil I can exchange archive to board with your Bootloader application, I really love this sheets.
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Re: Most desired upgrades and enhancements for MikroE compil

#133 Post by steve42lawson » 22 Feb 2019 16:48

arco wrote:For years now, flaws and errors in the IDE have been posted. None of them are addressed.
It is very annoying to see that nothing is done to resolve those problems.
I think that all problems probably could be handled in a few days if somebody actually cared... :mrgreen:
(this goes for PIC, PIC24, and PIC32 IDE's)
+1
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Re: Most desired upgrades and enhancements for MikroE compil

#134 Post by steve42lawson » 22 Feb 2019 16:54

brelstad wrote:Dear Mikroe Team,


Life time upgrades for the compilers sounds great,
but only until there is no money left to add new MCUs and fix bugs.

And we need to get new MCUs added and to get bugs fixed.

How about making a Subscription Service for all your compilers,
where customers can vote to get their MCUs added, hotfixes, or other things prioritized?

If you get 15-20 USD per customer, every year, across all compilers,
there should be enough to get things flowing.

Anyone?
I think it's more likely the biz plan is as follows: offer the platform at dirt-cheap rate, then make profit off ancillary offerings, like all those breakouts, and such. What seems to be lacking, is the discipline to fold back resources on shoring up the unprofitable IDE. Why should they, we suckers are already biting, so what's the added value?

Hopefully my cynicism is unfounded :mrgreen: .
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ua100k
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Re: Most desired upgrades and enhancements for MikroE compil

#135 Post by ua100k » 08 May 2019 14:28

I am not sure how to vote so I will put my vote.

A 1,000,000 million votes for better documentation. With that you will get less questions and a more more sales. Right now it is hard to start a project and to use the parts. The documentation is all over and a lot of missing or very vague.

Example. I2C is advertise on the HMI displays as having 2. However there is no documentation on how to use either, just the routine calls. Are both available or is only 1 available? Same with UART Terminal on the IDE. Nobody can answer the question of how to use this within the program and the IDE other then using the breakout board.
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