I2C Networking Microchip Pic 16f876

[carrotts]

I posted a topic a few weeks ago regarding I2C networking using crownhill pic basic plus. My problem being communicating between two pics on the I2C bus. I received several helpful answers, and have worked through them, taking a break for christmas :lol: . I have managed to find the root of my problems, and it lies with the fact I am using Proteus VSM to simulate the circuit. Unfortunately Proteus does not support the PICS native I2C commands. I assume PIC basic's commands work differently, so they can be simulated? Anyway, my question is: Is there any other simulation software that will allow me to simulate two PICs communicating over I2C, or Is there a better way to implement I2C, perhaps another compiler supports more features.
If all else fails I will build up a prototype, but I am trying to avoid that as I2C is only a small part of the overall project.
I see that a new release of Proteus is imminent, does anyone know anything about this? I am using Crownhill PIC basic Plus V1.10, does anyone know where an update can be had?

Thanks in advance

Carrotts

 

[sc/mp]

If you have enough place in your chip you can use sofware I2C routines
(like those for 16F84). Proteus will simulate I2C by sofware if it doesn't
simulate MSSP I2C mode.

I don't know many things about Basic for PICs but maybe there is
an option that tell your compiler not to use hardware I2C and generate
soft routines.

Bye