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Chapter 5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
You can monitor the programmer operations through the Operation Information
Window and message window. This chapter helps define common problems related to
programmer actions and errors.
5.1 Dealing with Data Files
This section explains common problems involving the File Type dialog box.
5.1.1 Solve Invalid File Type or File Data Overflow Error
The data for programming is usually stored in the data file. Commonly used formats are
Intel Hex, Motorola and Tektronix. The files of these formats keep data in text mode,
which include data and address information. Because the offset address is not always
zero, you may incur errors when loading the file directly.
For example, the location of data in buffer (as viewed in the Edit Buffer window) may
be incorrect or you may receive an error message when loading the file, such as Invalid
file type, or all file data overflow. Select one of the following options to solve this
problem.
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Confirm the file type and ensure the buffer can load all the files.
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Find the offset address of the file. When loading the file, select the Show
Offset Address (Minimize) After Loading option to display the start address
of the file after the file is loaded.
5.1.2 Separate File Data for Programming
By using the File Mode selection in the File Type dialog box, you can select the data of
a file and write it to several chips of the same type. This allows you to load the file
several times according to your needs. There are three methods for separating the file
data:
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Based on byte (8bit), divide the file into two parts by the odd and even
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