This section describes the command line tools that CrossStudio uses. You don’t have to use CrossStudio to build and manage your applications, you can do it outside of CrossStudio using a make utility which invokes the CrossWorks tools, such as the compiler and linker, individually.

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Compiler driver reference
  Describes the compiler driver which can compile, assemble, and link a program.
Linker reference
  Describes the operation of the linker and how to place sections into memory.
Hex extractor reference
  Describes the hex extractor tool that generates standard load file formats such as Intel Hex and Motorola S-Record.
Librarian reference
  Describes the librarian and how to create and manage libraries.
CrossBuild Reference
  Describes how to build your application from the command line using CrossBuild.
CrossLoad Reference
  Describes downloading applications to your target using the stand-alone loader CrossLoad.

###### Related sections

Compiler reference
  Describes the compiler and its command line options.
Assembler reference
  Describes the operation of the assembler and its command line options.