Introduction to C programming part-1

Before i start on tutorial, we need some software to be install in your PC. First is the MPLab and CCS C. well there's a lot of C Programming software but i would like to start on CCS C. you can buy or download the trial version at http://www.ccsinfo.com/. for trial version will be enough for beginners to program simple. but of-course time will come you will be needing large coding which it will force you to buy the license of CCS C.

overview of the software




File Menu

1. New   - Creates a new File
2. Open - Opens a file to the editor. Includes options for Source, Project, Output, RTF, Flow Chart, Hex or Text. Ctrl+O is the shortcut.
3. Close -Closes the file currently open for editing. Note, that while a file is open in PCW for editing, no other program may access the file. Shift+F11 is the shortcut.
4. Close All- Closes all files open in the PCW.
5. Save - Saves the file currently selected for editing. Crtl+S is the shortcut.
6. Save As - Prompts for a file name to save the currently selected file.
7. Save All - All open files are saved.
8. Encrypt - Creates an encrypted include file. The standard compiler #include directive will accept files with this extension and decrypt them when read. This allows include files to be distributed without releasing the source code.
9. Print - Prints the currently selected file.
10. Recent Files - The right-side of the menu has a Recent Files list for commonly used files.
11. Exit - The bottom of the menu has an icon to terminate PCW.