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MSP430: IAR Embedded Workbench error message: unable to open file `cl430`
Problem:
After compiling a MSP430 program the Linker of the IAR Embedded Workbench generates the following error message: unable to open file `cl430`
Solution:
In the IAR Embedded Workbench menu the correct linker file has to be defined. Please click on:
PROJECT
OPTIONS
XLINK
INCLUDE
XCL FILE NAME
Check `Override default` and enter the correct file name.
Example for a Assembler program of the MSP430F149: $TOOLKIT_DIR$\icc430\MSP430F149A.xcl
Example for a C program of the MSP430F149: $TOOLKIT_DIR$\icc430\MSP430F149C.xcl
Please check also the C-SPY settings for correct device description file. Please click on:
PROJECT
OPTIONS
C-SPY
SETUP
CHIP DESCRIPTION
Check `Use description file` and enter the correct file name.
Example for MSP430F149: $TOOLKIT_DIR$\cw430\msp430F149.ddf
The FET (or EVK) User`s Guide gives a detailed description of this task. The User`s Guide is available on
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