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 # c2000ware-core-sdk
 Repository for C2000Ware 
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+This repository contains the C2000Ware version 4.03.00.00 contents. 
+
+## Repository Layout
+.metadata folder - This folder contains the C2000Ware resource explorer standalone GUI files. Do not modify.
+device_support - This folder contains all device-specific support files, bit field headers and device development user’s guides.
+docs - This folder contains the C2000Ware Quick start guides and links to references articles
+driverlib - This folder contains the device-specific driver library and driver-based peripheral examples.
+examples - 	This folder contains the examples involving multiple devices/peripherals to showcase different applications.
+utilities - This folder contains development utility applications such as flash programmers, windows drivers.
+
+## Setup Instructions