Hi,
Quote:1. Using File Open Arduino always goes to directory of "examples". How do I change that? Usually "properties", but I cannot find the correct menu.
"File Open > Sketch Project" will always position to the "Arduino Sketchbook Folder". You can configure the folder either in the Arduino Ide or in Visual Micro.
In Visual Micro, click the list of Applications combo box then click <Configuration Manager>. In this window you can set the SketchBook folder for Arduino 1.0.x or 1.5.x etc.
Quote:2.I can "load" the scketch but cannot debug it. Somting about "missing programmer".
You have ticked "Tools>Visual Micro>Upload using programmer" by mistake. Please un-tick this option for normal serial usb. tip: Programmers are additional hardware, you do not have one.
Quote:3. DO I have to do AVR solution or can I just "load" assuming I can get answer to item 2.
I am not sure I understand the question. You should be able to open a sketch then click debug>start.
Quote:4. Like to open recent sketch on start-up. Is that possible?
If you use the standard Atmel Studio commands to open the Atmel Studio projects and solutions that Visual Micro automatically creates they will be added to the recent lists.
Exampels of standard commands are "File>Open>File or File>Open>Project or File>Open>Solution.
Let me know if this does not make sense.