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17 years ago

OpenCore Plus and Signal Tap

Howdy!

I'm using an OpenCore Plus IP at the moment and would like to look at two signals in signal tap. My problem is that I am not allowed to open the signal tap window once the FPGA is programmed. Is this a common feature for all OpenCore blocks to hide information about the core? I can see the idea behind it but it's frustrating.

Best Regards,

Ola Bångdahl

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    Altera_Forum
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    17 years ago

    Hi,

    I had the same problem. You don't have to close the "pop up window", to use Signal Tap you have two ways:

    1) Program the fpga then open another Quartus II instance and open your project the use Signal Tap.

    2) Use the command line and program the fpga with the command quartus_pgm.

    I use the first, it isn't the best way but it is simple e quick!

    I hope this help you

    Best regards

    Luca
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    Altera_Forum
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    17 years ago

    Thank you Luca,

    I've managed to solve my problem without signal tap this time but I will probably run into the same problem further up the road.

    Best Regards,

    Ola Bångdahl
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    17 years ago

    You can program the FPGA from within the signaltap window.