Option to save hex files.
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Arnav Gupta
Jan 22, 2015, 2:46:57 PM1/22/15
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It adds option to save the hex/bin file generated. Files are saved per-platform (as illustrated in screenshot, I have saved once with target = UNO and once with target = Fio ).
The save option can be triggered on keyboard by Ctrl + Shit + R, as well. 
Tom Igoe
Jan 22, 2015, 2:53:05 PM1/22/15
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Neat function, good idea. Messy key combo though (sorry, that’s juvenile, couldn’t resist)
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Arnav Gupta
Jan 22, 2015, 2:56:22 PM1/22/15
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Tom Igoe
Jan 22, 2015, 3:01:18 PM1/22/15
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I was joking, referring to your typo. I think some variation of S makes sense, though, what about ctrl-option-S? (or alt?) Would that work across all platforms?
I don’t have a strong objection to R personally, but my first thought with R is run. Any other opinions?
t.
David Freitag
Jan 22, 2015, 4:07:56 PM1/22/15
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You should also add a menu option to upload a specific hex file, such as an "Upload..." button that prompts with a file chooser. I'm not sure what shortcut you'd use, perhaps Ctrl+Alt+U.
David Mellis
Jan 22, 2015, 5:07:10 PM1/22/15
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A couple of small comments... the upload functions have been in the File menu for a long time. It might be a good idea to move them to the Sketch menu, but it's not necessarily required in order to add the option to save hex files. Also, if they do move, I'd suggest putting them after Verify / Compile, since that's the order they happen in.
Arnav Gupta
Jan 22, 2015, 5:12:29 PM1/22/15
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Verify/Compile
Upload
Upload with Programmer
Compile and Save Hex
or
Verify
Compile and Save Hex
Upload
Upload with Programmer
Arnav Gupta
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David Mellis
Jan 22, 2015, 5:25:15 PM1/22/15
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Is the output a hex file on every platform? If not, we might want to use a different word, like "Binary" or "Compiled Binary". Also, I like "Export" better than "Save". I would say:
Verify / Compile
Upload
Upload Using Programmer
Export Compiled Binary
I think it's good to put the option to export the hex file last. When it comes earlier and with a name like "Compile and Save Hex", I think it could be interpreted as a necessary step in the upload process (i.e. you compile and save the hex file, and then upload it). "Verify / Compile" and "Upload" are fundamental operations that all users use all the time (although many probably use the toolbar, not the menu). Exporting the hex file is an advanced / rarer option.
Paul Stoffregen
Jan 22, 2015, 8:19:38 PM1/22/15
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I'd like to propose also saving the
.elf file together with the .hex file.
Traditional tools like AVRDUDE have no use for the .elf file, but in the (perhaps distant) future as tools grow in sophistication and our programming interfaces gain debug functionality, having the symbol table available could be very valuable.
Of course, this could be added later. I just like to think about the future. Getting users used to the idea of exporting/saving 2 files, one with only data and another with extra info could really pay off later.
Traditional tools like AVRDUDE have no use for the .elf file, but in the (perhaps distant) future as tools grow in sophistication and our programming interfaces gain debug functionality, having the symbol table available could be very valuable.
Of course, this could be added later. I just like to think about the future. Getting users used to the idea of exporting/saving 2 files, one with only data and another with extra info could really pay off later.
Peter Feerick
Jan 28, 2015, 9:42:12 PM1/28/15
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Hi Arnav,
Nothing from me. What you've got there looks great to me. That plus the future upload from compiled binary are two welcome additions to the Arduino IDE.
Cheers
Peter
Nothing from me. What you've got there looks great to me. That plus the future upload from compiled binary are two welcome additions to the Arduino IDE.
Cheers
Peter
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