keil erase softdevice hex when doing a clean build

[danny habot]

Hi, 

For some reason when i do "project -> clean target" Keil deletes the softdevice Hex file in addition to the project compiled files. 

Is that the normal behavior? 

If so, is there a way to flash the SD from Keil (keep it in the project) but avoid the hex deletion? 

thanks in advance, 

Danny

[danny habot]

Hi Aryan, 

I don't understand why wouldn't it delete as it is a hex file as part of the project. 

I use MDK version 5.25 which is newer and i don't think i should downgrade.

I reached out to Keil support however they think like me that it is not a Keil bug. Their response was: "I'm not sure what do you mean by "soft device". If your hex file is stored in MDK project folder, it will be deleted by choosing "project -> clean targets"" 

I know i am new to Keil and maybe i don't explain myself so can you please assist me regarding what i should tell Keil support that will convince them that it is a Keil issue and why shouldn't the softdevice HEX file get deleted when i call "clean targets"?

[danny habot]

Found a workaround so i thought i should share.

I changed the HEX file to "read only" in the file properties and it isn't being deleted anymore. 

Thanks anyway

Danny