The 8051 Workbench is a unified interface that provides access to a range of user-replaceable programs, such as an assembler (A51.EXE), simulator (8051SIM.EXE), delay-loop calculator (8051DLY.EXE), downloader (HEXLOAD.EXE), and serial terminal (TERM.EXE). When installing 8051 Workbench, it is important to note that the directory must have only 8.3 names (no spaces or names longer than 8 characters) in any subdirectories in its path. The directory C:%2F8051 is recommended. Additionally, if 8051 Workbench fails to execute when first installed, it may be due to the program not being able to find your editor.
The 8051 Workbench provides a unified interface to a series of user-replaceable programs, including an assembler (A51.EXE), simulator (8051SIM.EXE), delay-loop calculator (8051DLY.EXE), downloader (HEXLOAD.EXE), and serial terminal (TERM.EXE).
Note 1: 8051 Workbench must be installed in a directory which has only "8.3" names (no spaces or names longer than 8 characters) in any subdirectories in its path. Directory C:\8051 is recommended.
Note 2: If 8051 Workbench fails to execute when you first install it, the reason may be that the program cannot find your editor. As initially installed, the file WORKBNCH.INI contains the lines:
[editor]
editor = c:\windows\notepad.exe
which assumes that your editor is Notepad, and its path is c:\windows\notepad.exe. You may have to edit this file and change the path to Notepad, or another editor of your choice, before 8051 Workbench can open.
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