Parentheses not possible when programming using command-line

[teknik_kim]

Hi

I'm unable to use parentheses (round brackets) in my command line expression to the Flash Magic programmer tool. I've tried the newest version (8.60).

The round brackets are essential for our SPC system.

What can be done to fix this? Workarounds/tips?

My command line expression which fails:
C:\Program Files\Flash Magic\FM.exe com(6, 115200) device(LPC4357,12.000,0) HEXFILE(C:\TESTS\01052201_CONTROL_PCB_(7.1)\BIN\PCBTA_lpc43.HEX, NOCHECKSUMS, NOFILL, PROTECTISP)

This one works due to removed brackets::
C:\Program Files\Flash Magic\FM.exe com(6, 115200) device(LPC4357,12.000,0) HEXFILE(C:\TESTS\01052201_CONTROL_PCB_7.1\BIN\PCBTA_lpc43.HEX, NOCHECKSUMS, NOFILL, PROTECTISP)


Flash Magic Version 8.60.3755
8051/XA Driver Version 3.10.3660
ARM UART Driver Version 4.15.3755
ARM Cortex UART Driver Version 6.35.3755
ARM Ethernet Driver Version 2.06.3660
ARM Cortex Ethernet Driver Version 2.25.3660
ARM CAN Driver Version 2.25.3660
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ERROR: Unknown directive: HEXFILE(C:\TESTS\01052201_CONTROL_PCB_(7
.1)\BIN\PCBTA_lpc43.HEX,

[Andy Ayre]

Write a simple batch file that:

  - copies your hex file to a temporary location
  - runs FM.exe to program the temporary file
  - deletes the temporary file

Then run FM only from this batch file.

Andy

[teknik_kim]

Hi

Yes, that'll work, but I would rather have the executable work with paths which has brackets (they have been around for ages). When could this be possible?


-Kim (FM license owner)

[Andy Ayre]

We will look at allowing parentheses in file paths but I am not sure of the timeline for that to happen. It's on the list though.

Andy

[teknik_kim]

Hi

Ok, sounds good. Please mention it here and/or the release notes when it happens

-Kim