MSP430 C/C++ CODE GENERATION TOOLS
                            19.6.0.STS Release Notes
                                   June 2019

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Contents
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1) Support Information
2) New Features
2.1) Default file extension for compiler generated object files 

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1.  Support Information
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1.1) List of Fixed and Known Defects
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As of the 16.12.0.STS release, the DefectHistory.txt file has been replaced
with the two files Open_defects.html and Closed_defects.html. For open bugs, a
status of Open or Accepted means that the bug has not been examined yet,
whereas a status of Planned means that an evaluation or fix is in progress.

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1.2) Compiler Wiki
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A Wiki has been established to assist developers in using TI Embedded
Processor Software and Tools.  Developers are encouraged to read and
contribute to the articles.  Registered users can update missing or
incorrect information.  There is a large section of compiler-related
material.  Please visit:

http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php?title=Category:Compiler

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1.3) Compiler Documentation Errata
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Errata for the "TI MSP430 Optimizing Compiler User's Guide" and the
"TI MSP430 Assembly Language User's Guide" is available online at the
Texas Instruments Embedded Processors CG Wiki:

http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php?title=Category:Compiler

under the 'Compiler Documentation Errata' link.

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1.4) TI E2E Community
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Questions concerning TI Code Generation Tools can be posted to the TI E2E
Community forums.  The "Development Tools" forum can be found at:

http://e2e.ti.com/support/development_tools/f/default.aspx

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1.5) Defect Tracking Database
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Compiler defect reports can be tracked at the Development Tools bug
database, SDOWP. The log in page for SDOWP, as well as a link to create
an account with the defect tracking database is found at:

https://cqweb.ext.ti.com/pages/SDO-Web.html

A my.ti.com account is required to access this page.  To find an issue
in SDOWP, enter your bug id in the "Find Record ID" box once logged in.
To find tables of all compiler issues click the queries under the folder:

"Public Queries" -> "Development Tools" -> "TI C-C++ Compiler"

With your SDOWP account you can save your own queries in your
"Personal Queries" folder.

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1.6) Long Term Support release
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The MSP430 CGT v19.6.0.STS release is a short term support (STS) release. This
release will be supported only until the next STS or LTS release.


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2. New Features
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2.1) Default file extension for compiler generated object files 
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The default file extensions for object files created by the compiler have 
changed in order to prevent conflicts when C and C++ files have the same
names.  Object files generated from C source files have the .c.obj extension.
Object files generated from C++ source files have the .cpp.obj extension.