I have both IAR kickstart and CCS 5.50. With both I can build and debug. With neither can I program the release version into the chip.
In the case of IAR, I read something somewhere about using ^D to download the release build. When I do that, it seems to say it did that, but is also starts the debugger. Also, it does exactly the same thing if the cable is not connected between the MSP-FET430UIF and the target board. It doesn't even notice the lack of a connection.
In the case of CCS 5.50, I have found no way to even try program the release version into the target.
Any experienced help? I am sure these are silly problems, but I don't see them.