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alw
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March 17, 2026
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Updating to STM32CubeIDE 2.1.1 - How to create IOC file?

  • March 17, 2026
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Hi,

Having just updated to STM32CubeIDE 2.1.1, I've created an STM32CubeIDE Empty Project (the only apparent relevant option) targeting the STM32F072 Discovery Kit as I want to experiment with the touch sensing capabilities, however when the project is created I don't see an IOC file. 

Has the workflow reverted to using STM32CubeMX to create the IOC file etc. please?

Kind regards,

Al

Best answer by Gyessine

Hello @alw 

from the STM32CubIDE V2.0.0, the STM32CubeMX plug-in has been removed. So, the .ioc file is opened out of the STM32CubeIDE on the standalone version of the STM32CubeMX.

see STM32CubeIDE 2.0.0 released.
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Gyessine

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alwAuthor
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March 17, 2026

So apparently functionality removed form STM32CubeIDE which seems like a backwards step...

Andrew Neil
Andrew Neil
Super User
March 17, 2026
@alw wrote:

So apparently functionality removed form STM32CubeIDE which seems like a backwards step...

It was also announced ahead of the v2.0.0 release: STM32CubeIDE 2.0 release - early heads-up!

 

See Version 2.0.0 - why remove MX ? for discussion and more on the rationale.

 

Note also: Introducing STM32CubeMX2, a new flavour of STM32CubeMX tool - having both integrated is probably impractical, so having both separate makes more sense ...

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GyessineAnswer
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March 17, 2026

Hello @alw 

from the STM32CubIDE V2.0.0, the STM32CubeMX plug-in has been removed. So, the .ioc file is opened out of the STM32CubeIDE on the standalone version of the STM32CubeMX.

see STM32CubeIDE 2.0.0 released.
BR
Gyessine

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    BWH
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    May 14, 2026

    ... it is not the solution how to create the *.ioc-File also for version 2.x but only the explanation why it is not there anymore! :(

    Andrew Neil
    Andrew Neil
    Super User
    May 14, 2026

    If you read the linked article, it explains that CubeMX is used to create the .ioc file, and the OP already hinted at that.

    See also: STM32CubeIDE 2.0.0 New workflow tutorial.

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