Device configuration tool not working in STM32CubeIDE v2.0.0

[mkx]

I've done a fresh install of STM32CubeIDE on my Win11 computer. (Version: 2.0.0 Build: 26820_20251114_1348 UTC). I installed CubeMX through Help > Install New Software and then tried to open an existing projects .ioc file. This did not work, I got the following error (log also attached)

The ioc file itself is fine. I can open it on other computers without a problem.

I tried installing CubeMX as a seperate program, which works fine. I assume its the CubeIDE plugin that has a problem

[Souhaib MAZHOUD]

Hello @mkx 

As you can see here, CubeMX plug-in has been removed from the STM32CubeIDE.

BR, Souhaib

[mkx]

Oh, I wasn't aware of that. Thanks for the quick answer.

Might be an idea to show this in the IDE in a a more user-friendly way. I was able to find and install the CubeMX plugin just fine, so it wasnt clear to me that this was a removed feature.

[Andrew Neil]

CubeIDE no longer integrates the MX functionality - it's now only available in the separate, standalone application:

https://community.st.com/t5/stm32cubeide-mcus/cubeide-2-0-does-not-open-ioc-files/m-p/857301/highlight/true#M39483

https://community.st.com/t5/stm32cubeide-mcus/how-to-enter-pinout-view/m-p/859592/highlight/true#M39708

 

PS:

See this post (by @TDK ) on how to start an external editor from within the IDE.