*.MAP and *.LOC file formats??

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HiI am developing a product prototype using a TERN development boardbased on a 586 processor and using Paradigm C compiler. When I compileand build my program it generates a few files specifically *.HEX ,*.ROM , *.MAP , *.LOC. I have information regarding hex and rom filesbut I could not find satisfactory info on the other two and would beglad if any of you could help me understand me the significance ofthese files and how to read/interpret them.Also if any of few could help me about1. Relocating (downloading) HEX files at any desired location in theEEROM of the controller.2. How does the downloading program writes code (.hex file) toFlash(EEROM)3. Where is the program for downloading the code from PC storedinternally in the controller?4. Where is the starting up software (bootloader perhaps) of thecontroller stored  internally in the controller?Please reply ASAPRegardsFskhan

Tim Wescott · Accepted Answer

This would be a good question to ask on comp.arch.embedded, if you can be patient with the current sporg flood.

Your numbered questions are all board specific.

*.map files are pretty common -- they tell you where your variables and functions reside in real memory, and they're usually pretty obvious if you look at them with a text editor. I don't know what a *.loc file is, but if the linker and locator are split in your tool set, the *.map file is probably the output of the linker and has relative addresses, while the *.loc file tells where the locator actually put things (or the *.loc file is a command file to tell the locator where to put things).

fskhan · Answer

Thank you Tim,Yes the software I am using has a separate linker and locator programsand loc file is generated after locator program is run. Also I haveposted the questions at  group. Thanx for yourguidance.RegardsFskhan

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