: Browse for your .atzip file. The IDE will automatically extract the source files and generate a ready-to-code project. 2. Manual Extraction (Rename to .zip) If you just want to see the code without using an IDE: Rename : Change the file extension from .atzip to .zip .

VisualGDB will ask for the location of the . atzip file downloaded from the Atmel START website. Select it and confirm the import. Atmel Studio 7 User Guide - Microchip Technology

This is the standard way to use the file if you are developing firmware:

: This will give you the raw C source files, headers, and peripheral configurations. 3. Using with Other Tools Importing Atmel START Project Templates into VisualGDB

An .atzip file is essentially a standard ZIP archive that contains a complete project configuration. It is the primary export format for Atmel START , a web-based tool used to configure software components and drivers for Microchip's AVR and SAM microcontrollers. 1. Importing into Microchip Studio (formerly Atmel Studio)

: Use standard tools like Windows Explorer, 7-Zip, or WinRAR to extract the contents.

: Launch Microchip Studio (or Atmel Studio 7.0). Import : Go to File > Import > Atmel Start Project .