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Balerion
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10 months ago
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Nios-V C++ Debug Problem

Hi all, I am trying to debug a simple nios-v C++ app but I am getting an error while debugging. The problem is when I create a project with the following commands niosv-bsp -c -p=niosv.qpf -s=niosv...
nios architecture embedded applications
  • LiangYuG_Altera's avatar
    LiangYuG_Altera
    10 months ago

    Hi Balerion,

    Our team have contacted with Ashling, and they have provided the solution to this issue. The latest Ashling* RiscFree* IDE v25.2.1 (version dated 09 May 2025) have resolved this issue.

    You may download it separately from Quartus® Prime Pro Edition Installer for software version 25.1.1 download link.

    1. Click on the link.
    2. Select your Operating System.
    3. Download and launch the Installer.
    4. Select and install these only:
    • Add-ons and Standalone Software > Ashling* RiscFree* IDE for Altera
    • Add-ons and Standalone Software > Quartus® Prime Pro Edition Programmer and Tools

     

    And use it with your Quartus® Prime Pro Edition software version 24.3.

    Note: Refrain from using the 25.3 installer. It is just discovered that it is packaged with an older RiscFree IDE (version dated 31st Jan 2025). Which still have this C++ debug issue. 

    Regards,
    Liang Yu

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Balerion
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9 months ago

Hi,
The problem seems solved in Quartus 25.1.1 Pro. I tried to debug a simple C++ project and I am able to do it. However, It still exists in Quartus 25.3 Pro. What I don't understand is that the change you guys made in 25.1.1 will not be applied from that version on to newer versions? or it will be specific to this one? If so, we will not be able to use other version than 25.1.1 Pro?

Thanks,
Balerion

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LiangYuG_Altera
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9 months ago

Hi Balerion​ 

What I don't understand is that the change you guys made in 25.1.1 will not be applied from that version on to newer versions?

You can refer to this Note in my previous comments.


Note: Refrain from using the 25.3 installer. It is just discovered that it is packaged with an older RiscFree IDE (version dated 31st Jan 2025). Which still have this C++ debug issue. 

In short, the 25.3 installer packaged an older version of IDE which still have the C++ debug issue.

For example:

  • Quartus® Prime Pro Edition software version 25.1 is paired with Ashling* RiscFree* IDE for Altera v25.1.1 (dated as 31st Jan 2025), which is affected by this C++ debug issue.
  • Quartus® Prime Pro Edition software version 25.1.1 is paired with Ashling* RiscFree* IDE for Altera v25.2.1 (dated as 9th May 2025), which is NOT affected by this C++ debug issue.
  • However, Quartus® Prime Pro Edition software version 25.3 is incorrectly paired with Ashling* RiscFree* IDE for Altera v25.1.1 (dated as 31st Jan 2025). Thus, an older Ashling* RiscFree* IDE for Altera software is installed, and the C++ debug issue resurfaced again. 

 

 

If so, we will not be able to use other version than 25.1.1 Pro?

That is correct. Currently, the only known RiscFree IDE version that resolve the issue is 9th May 2025 (which can be installed thru 25.1.1 installer).

Regards,
Liang Yu