"Compiler cannot be started" error code 120. What is it?

[victor336v]

I do realize support for Flowcode 3 was discontinued, but may be some of you still use it
or have seen similar issue with later versions. Seems like generic error.

Trying to program a 12F615 chip. Flowchart compiles to C fine, but not to HEX or directly
to the chip. In the Compiler Messages window It says:

"Compiler cannot be started without host program (code 120).
Return code = 120
Flowcode was unable to compile flowchart's C code due to the following errors:
If your flowchart contains C code, please review, if it contains no C code, contact tech support."

My flowchart contains no C code, and compiling to the chip works fine for other chips
(last one I used it with was the 18F4680, compiled into the chip, no problem).
The 12F615 was available from the list of chips in FC3, so I'm assuming it is supported. I simulates fine.

So what gives?

Thanks,
Victor

[medelec35]

Hi Victor,
That error means that compiler does not think its being started via Flowcode.
Have you tried restarting PC then trying again?
If that does not work then you can try uninstalling flowcode, then re-installing may help?

Martin

[victor336v]

Thanks Martin, restarting PC did it. I actually ran ppp before starting up FC, not sure if this
helped to "preload" compiler, but as long as everything works at the end, I'm happy.

Thanks again, I feel silly

Victor