Atmel Studio 7 – More Convenient and Powerful
The new features of Atmel Studio 7 greet a more streamlined and modern user interface. Atmel® Studio 7 can now use the 2015 version of the Visual Studio Shell after the update, enhancing the look and feel of the integrated development environment (IDE) and improving performance when handling large projects. The help system has been improved, with online and offline help better integrating Atmel’s documentation. The start page has also been revamped, consistently providing the latest information relevant to the devices you use for design. The updated Visual Assist plugin has been added to Atmel Studio for free, bringing several enhancements to the editor and increasing productivity.
Low Power Application Design Has Never Been Easier The Atmel Data Visualizer plugin, when used in conjunction with the Atmel Power Debugger or supported Xplained-PRO boards, can capture and display runtime power data of the application. As part of the standard debugging session, you can now get an approximate understanding of the application’s power usage. Sampling the program counter during power measurements can establish a correlation between power peaks and the code causing those peaks. From maker spaces to market – a seamless transition to production-ready development tools Atmel Studio 7 features a seamless one-click project import created in the Arduino development environment. Your sketches, including any referenced libraries, will be imported as C++ projects into Studio 7. After import, you can leverage various features of Studio 7 for fine-tuning and debugging your designs. Atmel Studio 7 fully supports the powerful embedded debugger on the Arduino Zero board. For other Arduino boards, a shield adapter for exposed debug headers can be obtained, or you can switch to one of the several available Xplained-Mini/PRO boards to fully utilize the Atmel HW ecosystem. Whatever you choose, you will surely shine. Instant Help for Specific Devices at the Push of a Button The help system in Atmel Studio 7 has been expanded to support both online and offline access, meaning you will always have access to the latest documentation when connected and be shown it offline. Device-aware environment sensitivity and IO view have been added to the editor, allowing you to query specific register information in the datasheet section you are using without leaving the editor. The AVR-Libc files further enhance the environment-sensitive help system, making it easier for you to look up function definitions. Studio 7 is the preferred IDP for developing and debugging all AVR and Atmel ǀ SMART applications. It provides a user-friendly seamless environment for users to write, build, and debug applications written in C/C++ or assembly code.
Software Library and Device Support The Atmel Software Framework is a collection of ready-to-use source code, such as drivers, communication stacks, graphic services, and touch functionality. With over 1,600 example projects with source code, it can help accelerate the development of new applications. Atmel Gallery Now, you can download and purchase Atmel and third-party compilers, advanced debugging tools, real-time operating systems, communication systems, and other extensions and plugins directly from the Atmel Studio 7 development platform or via gallery.atmel.com. The Atmel Gallery app store provides development tools and embedded software for MCU-based application design. If you need tools during development or want to find certain basic source code, you can find solutions without leaving the environment. You can also download plugins from Atmel Gallery that allow you direct access to our newly launched collaborative workspace, Atmel Spaces. Atmel Spaces Collaborative Workspace It is common for embedded applications to contain thousands of lines of code, often collaboratively written by designers spread across the globe; in such cases, efficient collaboration is crucial to the project’s success. Atmel Spaces provides a cloud-based workspace where you can securely share and track open resources and community-developed embedded design projects with peers. With features such as access control, version control, bug and feature tracking, as well as mailing lists and wikis, Atmel Spaces provides a secure and efficient environment for you to confidently exchange design ideas and techniques, share resources, and track project progress. You can access Atmel Spaces from spaces.atmel.com or directly through Atmel Studio, which integrates the relevant extensions from Atmel Gallery. Atmel Data Visualizer Use the powerful Atmel Data Visualizer plugin to track your application’s runtime and power performance. It provides oscilloscope views of signals such as GPIO, SPI, UART, and, when used with supported probes or boards, also has real-time power measurement capabilities. Full control over your code’s runtime performance has never been an easy task.