Pressing this button will compile the currently active editor page. The compile button will generate a *.hex file, which you then have to manually program into your microcontroller. Alternatively, press F11 to automatically start your chosen programmer after compilation has finished. For more information on setting up a programmer, refer to the Using a Programmer with MicroCode Studio section. If you want to use the In Circuit Debugging (ICD) capability of MicroCode Studio, you should use the ICD compile button instead. The ICD process will not work if compiled using this button.