Hex file generator vs Target directory in Workbench - Any Difference?

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Is there any difference between these two files:

  • Taking a .BIN file from a compiled particle program and using the Hex File Generator too: Hex File Generator | Tools | Particle

  • Hex file that gets generated in VS Code/Workbench during compiling: {Project Name}\target\5.5.0\boron\ {Project name}.hex

Can I use the .HEX file directly in the target directory or do I always have to generate it from a .BIN file using the Hex Generator Tools?

Just seeing if I can eliminate a step in the deploying new firmware process.

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The hex file in target directory only contains the user firmware. The hex generator hex file contains Device OS, bootloader, and other files like nRF52 SoftDevice.

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