Added Software packs, minor fixes

docs/create_app.md

@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ The following files are created for the solution:
 !!! CAUTION
     If you see this warning:
     ![Task errors output](./images/task-errors.png)
-    Click **Show output** to configure the solution. You can add board, shield, or socket layers to your reference
+    Click **Show output** to¬ configure the solution. You can add board, shield, or socket layers to your reference
     application. You can also select a compiler for reference applications and other solution types.
 
 Depending on the selected example, you might need to [configure the solution](./configuration.md#configure-a-solution)
@@ -207,29 +207,24 @@ For all solution types, the compiler is added with the `compiler:` key in the `c
     - The CMSIS-Packs which contain reference applications and layers generally provide an `Overview.md` file where the
       connections are detailed.
 
-## Software components
+## Software components and packs
 
 A [software component](https://open-cmsis-pack.github.io/cmsis-toolbox/CreateApplications/#software-components)
-encapsulates a set of related functions. The **Software Components** view shows all the software components selected in
-the active project of a solution.
-
-You can:
-
-- Modify the software components of the project.
-
-- Manage the dependencies between components for each target type defined in your solution, or for all the target types at
-  once.
+encapsulates a set of related functions and is delivered in a
+[software pack](https://open-cmsis-pack.github.io/Open-CMSIS-Pack-Spec/main/html/index.html). The
+**Software Components** view enables you to manage the software components and software packs selected in the active
+project of a solution.
 
 ### Software Components view
 
 Open the **CMSIS view** and click ![Manage software components](./images/software-components-icon.png) to open the
 **Software Components** view:
 
-![The 'Software Components' ](./images/software-components-view.png)
+![The 'Software Components' view](./images/software-components-view.png)
 
 You can:
 
-1. Switch between *components* and *software packs*.
+1. Switch between *components* and [*software packs*](#software-packs).
 2. View only components that are *part of the csolution* or components from *all installed packs*.
 3. Set the *context* for which the component selection applies (including layers).
 4. *Select/remove* software components.
@@ -284,7 +279,7 @@ If there are validation issues:
 
 When done, don't forget to **Save** the changes!
 
-### RTOS Example
+### RTOS example
 
 This example shows how to add a real-time operating systems (RTOS), such as Keil RTX5.
 
@@ -317,3 +312,38 @@ project:
     # CMSIS-Pack containing the RTOS component added: 
     - pack: ARM::CMSIS-RTX
 ```
+
+### Software packs
+
+![The 'Software Components - Software packs' view](./images/software-packs.png)
+
+You can:
+
+1. Switch between [*components*](#software-components-view) and *software packs*.
+2. View only software packs that are *part of the csolution* or view *all installed packs*.
+3. Select the scope for which the software pack selection applies (solution/project/layer).
+4. Examine on which level the packs are references (csolution/cproject/clayer).
+5. [*Manage software packs*](#manage-software-packs).
+6. Open *related documentation*.
+
+#### Manage software packs
+
+Click on either icon: ![Manage software packs](./images/manage-packs.png) to open the **Manage Pack** dialog:
+
+![Manage Pack dialog](./images/manage-pack-dialog.png)
+
+In the **Current References** section, you can:
+
+- Set the specific
+  [version](https://open-cmsis-pack.github.io/Open-CMSIS-Pack-Spec/main/html/pdsc_package_pg.html#VersionType) for a
+  pack to be used on the csolution/cproject/clayer level. Use these version specifiers:
+    - `Unspecified`: use the latest installed version of a pack
+    - `@`: exact version
+    - `@>=`: equal or higher
+    - `@^`: equal or higher with same major version
+    - `@~`: Equal or higher with same major *and* minor version
+- Add a pack to a csolution/cproject/clayer.
+
+Below that, the *used pack* version is shown. It is computed from the requirements above.
+
+In the **Update Pack** section, you can see the latest installed version and check for updates.

docs/featureroadmap.md

@@ -4,19 +4,19 @@
 
 ### Project creation and organization
 
-| Feature                                                                   | Description                                                                 |
-| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| 🟢 [Project creation](./create_app.md)                             | Create, open, and manage CMSIS solution projects                            |
-| 🟢 [Multi-project solution](./create_app.md)                       | Manage multiple related projects within a single CMSIS solution             |
-| 🟢 Multi-solution workspace                                        | Manage multiple solutions within one workspace (Timeline: VS Code built-in) |
-| 🟢 [Target types](./manage_settings.md)                            | Multiple targets (e.g., HW, models) within one solution                     |
-| 🟢 [Build types](./manage_settings.md)                             | Multiple build types (e.g., Debug, Release) within one solution             |
-| 🟢 [File groups](./userinterface.md#cmsis-view)                    | Logical grouping of source, header, and library files                       |
-| 🟢 [Layer support](./create_app.md#configuration)                  | Easily retarget hardware connections                                        |
-| 🟢 [Software components](./create_app.md#software-components)      | Manage software components on a project/layer level                         |
-| 🟡 Manage packs                                                    | Manage CMSIS-Packs and versions graphically                                 |
-| 🟢 [Zephyr project support](./zephyr.md)                           | Build and debug Zephyr-based applications                                   |
-| 🟢 [Configuration Wizard](./userinterface.md#configuration-wizard) | GUI-assisted generation and modification of configuration code              |
+| Feature                                                                        | Description                                                       |
+| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| 🟢 [Project creation](./create_app.md)                                  | Create, open, and manage CMSIS solution projects                  |
+| 🟢 [Multi-project solution](./create_app.md)                            | Manage multiple related projects within a single CMSIS solution   |
+| 🟢 Multi-solution workspace                                             | Manage multiple solutions within one workspace (VS Code built-in) |
+| 🟢 [Target types](./manage_settings.md)                                 | Multiple targets (e.g., HW, models) within one solution           |
+| 🟢 [Build types](./manage_settings.md)                                  | Multiple build types (e.g., Debug, Release) within one solution   |
+| 🟢 [File groups](./userinterface.md#cmsis-view)                         | Logical grouping of source, header, and library files             |
+| 🟢 [Layer support](./create_app.md#configuration)                       | Easily retarget hardware connections                              |
+| 🟢 [Software components](./create_app.md#software-components-and-packs) | Manage software components on a project/layer level               |
+| 🟡 Manage packs                                                         | Manage CMSIS-Packs and versions graphically                       |
+| 🟢 [Zephyr project support](./zephyr.md)                                | Build and debug Zephyr-based applications                         |
+| 🟢 [Configuration Wizard](./userinterface.md#configuration-wizard)      | GUI-assisted generation and modification of configuration code    |
 
 ### Build system
 
@@ -37,12 +37,12 @@
 
 ### Integration and extensibility
 
-| Feature                                      | Description                                                                   |
-| -------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| 🟢 [External tools](./runexternal.md) | Invoke third-party tools via configurable commands                            |
-| 🟢 Version control                    | Excellent integration with Git (Timeline: VS Code built-in)                   |
-| 🟢 AI coding agents                   | Integration with third-party coding agents (Timeline: via VS Code extensions) |
-| 🟢 Additional extensions              | Use third-party extensions with Keil Studio (Timeline: VS Code built-in)      |
+| Feature                                      | Description                                                         |
+| -------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| 🟢 [External tools](./runexternal.md) | Invoke third-party tools via configurable commands                  |
+| 🟢 Version control                    | Excellent integration with Git (VS Code built-in)                   |
+| 🟢 AI coding agents                   | Integration with third-party coding agents (via VS Code extensions) |
+| 🟢 Additional extensions              | Use third-party extensions with Keil Studio (VS Code built-in)      |
 
 ## Compiler support
 
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@
 | 🔴 Performance analysis                        | Execution time analysis                               |
 | 🔴 Performance analysis                        | Function profiling                                    |
 | 🔴 Execution statistics                        | Code coverage                                         |
-| 🟡 Execution statistics                        | Timing statistics (Timeline: only via Event Recorder) |
+| 🟡 Execution statistics                        | Timing statistics (only via Event Recorder) |
 
 ### Simulation
 

docs/index.md

@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ The IDE:
 
 Version            | Description
 :------------------|:-------------------------
+1.66.0             | Added **Software pack**, **Related Documentation**, and **Features and roadmap** chapters
 1.64.0             | Added **Work with Zephyr applications** and reworked other chapters
 1.62.0             | Reworked **Manage solutions** and **Debug** chapters
 1.55.0             | Rework for better clarity

docs/userinterface.md

@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ You can access commands to manage your solution and the related projects in the
 | Close Solution                           | Close the current active solution. |
 | [Manage Solution Settings](./manage_settings.md) | Configure the target set (active target, projects, images, and debug adapter) for the solution. |
 | [Configure Solution](./create_app.md#configure-a-solution) | Set a compiler and add software layers. |
-| [Manage Software Components](./create_app.md#software-components) | Review, add, or remove software components. |
+| [Manage Software Components](./create_app.md#software-components-and-packs) | Review, add, or remove software components. |
 | [Build solution](./build_run.md)         | Build the solution with the current target set. |
 | Rebuild solution                         | Rebuild the solution with the current target set. |
 | Clean all out and tmp directories        | Clean all out and tmp directories for the active solution. |

mkdocs.yml

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 site_name: Arm Keil Studio for VS Code
 extra: 
-  version: 1.64.0
+  version: 1.66.0
 repo_name: GitHub
 repo_url: https://github.com/MDK-Packs/vscode-cmsis-solution-docs
 edit_uri: edit/main/docs/