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15 years ago

Error when compiling simple video application

Hello,

I try to compile a very simple system using two video Megacore functions and a Nios II

-test pattern generator directly connected to

- video output

during compilation I have got the following message

Error: Node instance "auto_inst" instantiates undefined entity "alt_vip_tpg_0_GN"

Attached is a document with screen shots showing SOPC architecture, toplevel bdf and error message

Thank for your help

Jacques

Config is :

Windows XP

Quartus 9.1

Stratix IV

Audio video Developmemnt kit Stratix IV GX Edtion

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    15 years ago

    Hello,

    I get exactly the the same message. Perhaps you've already solved the problem.

    Thanks in advace

    Andreas Schwirzer
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    15 years ago

    You need to manually add the VHDL file for your "alt_vip_tpg_0" block to your Quartus project. It can't find the entity.

    Jake
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    15 years ago

    Thank you for reply.

    The problem occurred because of administration rights in windows 7. Running Quartus as administrator, without any changes to my project, there are no more errors.

    Andreas
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    15 years ago

    I wonder if any one can help me. I have the same problem as Ehrlich, however I have tried the suggestions here with no luck. Ehrlich, can you please share what you did to resolve this?

    Thank you,

    Harold
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    15 years ago

    I forgot mention that the alt_vip_tpg_0_GN.vhd file generated from my project is 0KB in size. Could I be missing a licence or something? Thanks

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    15 years ago

    make sure you run as administrator when using VIP Suite in Windows. the SOPC Builder system needs to be generated as administrator also

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    15 years ago

    While it may not always be the case, we found the solution to errors such as these are to check the IP Cores that the file uses and install/reinstall using the Megawizard. Has worked nearly every time.

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    12 years ago

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    While it may not always be the case, we found the solution to errors such as these are to check the IP Cores that the file uses and install/reinstall using the Megawizard. Has worked nearly every time.

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    Hi trennert,

    I facing the same issue. Can you please mention in detail.