Bug in IDE?

[Dargar]

PCB version 3.174
IDE 3.37

Sometimes (quite often) when I compile a code, the status bar at the bottom says "No Errors" on a red background.. This is wrong, because if I manually inspect the error log file outputted, it finds several errors.

I have even had the compiler report "No Errors" on a red background when I have put code like this in the c.file that is compiled:

dumting * idiot = pucko

And this without declaring the "variable" names, and as you can see, even if I did, it would be wrong C-syntax.

So, does anyone else know anything about why the IDE reports "No Errors" on a RED background while at the same time putting out the correct errors in the error log file? -The first time I used the compiler I sat for a good hour trying to figure out why I didn't get a hex file when I compiled with "no errors". I thought it was funny that it was on a red background though, and looking for the hex file I found the error log and opened it... voila...

It is a stupid bug though!?

[seanyGood]

Yah, I've seen that bug before, but not in the newest version. I've found in the past that usually when i get the no errors message, it means that i'm either compiling for the wrong type of proc (Microchip 12 bit instead of Microchip 14 bit) or it means that there is not enough ROM. I've noticed that a lot of times the proc selection type is highlighted by default, and then if you move the mouse wheel in an attempt to scroll down the code, instead it will select a different proc type, and you'll get no errors. But, I have yet to experience this in the newest version of the IDE.

[Haplo]

Actually this is because of your compiler version. I clearly remember having this problem too. Take a look at the CCS version log here:
http://www.ccsinfo.com/versions.shtml

In the version 3.174 they tried to improve the error reporting, but they actually totally broke it. Two days later the released 3.175 with this change: "Problems with error messages in PCW are fixed"

[Dargar]

Am I entitled to upgrades even thoug I have only bought the student license/Development kit?