SEGGER Embedded Studio can't find softdevice binary

[raemond]

When I try to build and run any example from the nRF5 SDK, it can compile successfully. But when loading to the eval kit, it can't find the 's140_nrf52840_5.0.0-2_alpha_softdevice.hex'.

Error reported: Additional Load File[0] "../../../../../../components/softdevice/s140/hex/s140_nrf52840_5.0.0-2_alpha_softdevice.hex does not exist."

I can't figure out how to modify the path to ensure it is actually looking in the correct directory.

Versions: SEGGER Embedded Studio 3.30, nRF5 SDK 14.2.0

[bjorn-spockeli]

Select Project in the Project Explorer, right-click it and select "Edit Options". In the options there should be a dropdown menu beside the search bar, set this to "Common".

Now, select "Loader" under "Debug" and click the "Additional Load File[0]" field. Change this to to point to the components\softdevice\s140\hex folder and the s140_nrf52840_5.0.0-2.alpha_softdevice.hex file

[butch]

So, acting on your experience, I restarted SES after any change to configuration. At some point I chose "Hex" instead of "Detect" for "Additional Load File Type[0]" Then I got "Invalid ASCII encoded byte line 1". And I tried "Build and Debug" instead of "Build and Run." I reverted the "Hex" change. At some point, it magically seemed to work, the hrs example downloaded and responded to the button. Something is not ready for prime time.