This is the standard way to use the file if you are developing firmware:
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 550 atzip
: Use standard tools like Windows Explorer, 7-Zip, or WinRAR to extract the contents. This is the standard way to use the
: Launch Microchip Studio (or Atmel Studio 7.0). Import : Go to File > Import > Atmel Start Project . 550 atzip