Problem with Hi-Tech linker as it puts variables to Bank0

[btbass]

Hi-Tech linker problem?

I have some problems with the Hi-Tech linker. I am using Version 8.02 and Mplab. The chip is a PIC16F877 and the program is split into 4 files. The program has one interrupt routine. The linker puts all variables into bank 0? If I add a line like 'unsigned char test[50];' The build fails because it can't find room. It tries to fit everything in Bank 0? I remove that line and the build suceeds reporting 25% ram used. Any ideas?

 

[C-Man]

Re: Hi-Tech linker problem?

You must split your declarations into different banks.

As the 16F877 has 4 ram banks you can use bank1 to bank3 (auto variables goto bank0).

For example:
bank1 unsigned char buffer[50];
bank3 int counter;

The compiler does not split your variables as CCS does, this task is up to you ...

hope this helps

 

[btbass]

Hi-Tech linker problem?

Well that has fixed the problem. I did read the manual but did not find that info.
Just thought the linker would be smart enough to do that for me.
CCS does not have a linker so it the problem does not arise.
Got me out of a pickle there with your speedy solution!