How to tell Keil v5.18 to use nRF5x-MDK-Keil4 v8.5.0

[Andres]

I am evaluating the Keil compiler, version 5.18 with a Nordic development board (PCA100400) running the nRF52832

I just downloaded and installed Nordic's nRF5x-MDK-Keil4, ver 8.5.0 found at: ( www.nordicsemi.com/.../nRF52832) I ran the installer on this package and I can see it installed in my Windows 7 PC, in the control panel->Programs and features.

The problem I would like to solve is how to tell Keil 5.18 to find and use it. I tried Project->Options for Target->System Viewer File and I see and OLD version of the SVD file

Do you have any suggestions? Thank you!

[Einar Thorsrud]

1. Using Keil 5, you should update the pack from the Pack Installer (Project -> Manage -> Pack Installer...). From there you should click the green arrows in the upper left corner to refresh the packs.

2. Then click on the packs to update them. After that you should select the pack version (Project -> Manage -> Select Software Packs...). There you should select version 8.5.0 in the version dropdown menu.

3. Right click on Device in the Project Window and select "Options for Component Class 'Device'". There

4. You may have to rightclick on the system_nrf52.c and arm_startup_nrf52.s under "Device" in the Project Window and select to update the version.

[Andres]

I completed step 1 as described above. On Step 2, "Then click on the packs to update them", I got the following message: "Cannot install Pack NordicSemiconductor.nRF_DeviceFamilyPack.8.5.0: Canot compile SVD file(s)

What should I do next? Thank you.

[Einar Thorsrud]

To be honest I don't know. I have not seen that error before. I see this guy has the same issue with a older pack, but with Keil 5.18. Out of curiosity: does it work with Keil 5.17 (which I use)?

[Andres]

I have not tried with Keil 5.17 (I do not have it installed) How can I check that I have the correct SVD file? Or even better, where can I find the latest SVD file? I did go into debugging mode yesterday and I noticed that the PPI register window did not show all the registers so I figured the SVD file was old.

[Einar Thorsrud]

I did a clean install of Keil 5.18 now and had the same issue. Installing/upgrading all other nordic pacs did the trick for me for some reason, though I do not understand why. Have you tried that?