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12 years ago

how can i save signals in SignalTap II Logic Analyzer

Hi

i want to drive a brushless dc motor and i wrote a vhdl code and program on cycloneIII fpga and test my motor

i need to see my signals so i use SignalTap II Logic Analyzer. this menu is in Quartus II(version 7.2)=> tools

but i cant save signals in computer to view and analyze them

how can i do that ?

please help me ..

thank you very much

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    Altera_Forum
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    Hi

    i understand that in Signal Tap II logic Analyzer => Signal Configuration pane => storage qualifier

    i can save my signals but in my Quartus II(version 7.2) => view=> Signal Configuration

    i cant select it. it is disable

    how can i do to see Signal Configuration ?

    please help me....

    all the best for you
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    You can enable Data Log and analyze your signals.

    You can also export file in .vcd format and using modelsim you can convert .vcd into .wlf file and it can be used to analyze your signals.
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    --- Quote Start ---

    You can enable Data Log and analyze your signals.

    You can also export file in .vcd format and using modelsim you can convert .vcd into .wlf file and it can be used to analyze your signals.

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    you can also right click on waveforms window, and then select "generate list file" which is a text file matrix for all signals.

    You better convert all format display to signed integer instead of hex or binary formats (if applicable) beforehand.
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    thank you very but i cant find waveforms window to select "generate list file"

    and also how can i export .vcd file ? please tell me where is it ?
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    and also how can i export .vcd file ? please tell me where is it ?

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    In your .stp file go to the File->Export. Export window will appear.Select Value Change Dump file.vcd under Export format and click OK.