GD32 Embedded Builder

GD32 Embedded Builder is a J-Link compatible 3rd party IDE that supports most J-Link features.
Usually it is not necessary to separately install the J-Link software and documentation package.
Anyhow, we recommend installing the latest version of the J-Link software and make sure that DLL is used.

Creating a new project

In this example we will use GD32 Embedded Builder's Code Generation feature, which automatically creates projects and code for a list of GD32 devices.

1. Click File -> New -> Project.
2. Select GD32 Project and click Next >.
   
   
   
3. Enter a project name and click Next >.
4. Select the desired MCU and click Finish.
   
   
   
5. Configure the peripherals, clock and other options to your liking.
6. Click Project -> Generate Code.
   
   
   
7. Follow the steps described in Using J-Link with an exisiting project

Using J-Link with an exisiting project

1. Build the project.
   • Press Ctlr+B or click the hammer symbol to do so.
2. Configure a debug configuration for J-Link usage
   1. Open the debug configurations via Run -> Debug Confiugrations
      
      
      
   2. Right click GDB General Debugging and click New Configuration
      
      
      
   3. In the "Main" tab make sure the compiled application was detected.
      
      
      
   4. In the "Debugger" tab:
      1. Select Debugger: J-Link
      2. Make sure the target device was selected correctly. If unsure, a complete list of supported device names can be found at segger.com
      3. Make sure the J-Link GDB Server command line tool path is correct.
         • We recommend installing the current version of the J-Link software and documentation package and using the path to that installation of the J-Link GDB Server command line tool.
      4. Press Apply and Close'.
         

From now on you can click the bug-symbol or press F11 to start a debugging sessions.