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7 years ago

bsp-create-settings --type spl error

i have installed SoC EDS 17.0 on Ubuntu 14.04.5 LTS x64, but path for bsp-create-settings was not set in envirment variable 

$ bsp-create-settings
bsp-create-settings: command not found

so i export as follows 

$export PATH=$PATH:/home/soft/intelFPGA_pro/17.0/embedded/host_tools/altera/preloadergen/

then tried again 

$bsp-create-settings 
        --type spl 
        --bsp-dir software/preloader 
        --preloader-settings-dir "hps_isw_handoff/soc_system_hps_0" 
        --settings software/preloader/settings.bsp 
        --set spl.boot.WATCHDOG_ENABLE false --set spl.boot.SDRAM_SCRUBBING true
INFO: Creating BSP settings file...
INFO: nios2-bsp-create-settings --type spl --bsp-dir software/preloader  --preloader-settings-dir hps_isw_handoff/soc_system_hps_0 --settings  software/preloader/settings.bsp --set spl.boot.WATCHDOG_ENABLE false  --set spl.boot.SDRAM_SCRUBBING true 
SEVERE: Available BSP type values for the --type argument are: 
SEVERE: Available BSP type values for the --type argument are: 
SEVERE: nios2-bsp-create-settings failed.
make: ***  Error 1

i dont undertand the error exactly, i think its related to --type spl option. can anyone please tell me how to overcome this error?

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  • Altera_Forum's avatar
    Altera_Forum
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    7 years ago

    Yes it looks like bsp-create-settings is missing the spl type. what do you get when you execute 

    bsp-create-settings --type \?
    (with the question mark)? For me it says
    Available BSP types are:

    It could be that your environment is not set up correctly. I don't think that setting the PATH is enough, Altera provides a script that sets up the environment for you. I don't remember where it comes from, but on my installation I've copied it to /usr/local/bin. Here are the contents: 

    #!/bin/bash
# ###########################################################
#                                                          # 
#  Altera SoC Embedded Command Shell                       # 
#                                                          # 
#                                                          # 
#  Copyright (c) 2016 Altera Corporation                   # 
#  All Rights Reserved.                                    # 
#                                                          # 
# ###########################################################
_SOCEDS_ROOT="/usr/local/intelFPGA/16.1/embedded"
export SOCEDS_DEST_ROOT="${_SOCEDS_ROOT}"
source "${_SOCEDS_ROOT}/env.sh"
# ###########################################################
unset _SOCEDS_ROOT
    (just replace _SOCEDS_ROOT with wherever your Quartus version is installed). Has you see it defines a root path for the SOC EDS and executes a script there. This script sets up a bunch of environment variables that are required by some tools.

    I have never created a preloader configuration from the command line myself though, I've always used the bsp editor (type bsp-editor from your command line)
  • Altera_Forum's avatar
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    7 years ago

    --- Quote Start ---

    Yes it looks like bsp-create-settings is missing the spl type. what do you get when you execute 
    bsp-create-settings --type \?
    (with the question mark)? For me it says
    Available BSP types are:

    --- Quote End ---

    for me it shows 

    $ bsp-create-settings --type \?
Available BSP types are:

    --- Quote Start ---

    It could be that your environment is not set up correctly. I don't think that setting the PATH is enough, Altera provides a script that sets up the environment for you. I don't remember where it comes from, but on my installation I've copied it to /usr/local/bin. Here are the contents:

    --- Quote End ---

    i have allready in Soc Command Shell by

    $embedded/embedded_command_shell.sh 

    #!/bin/bash
# ###########################################################
#                                                          # 
#  Altera SoC Embedded Command Shell                       # 
#                                                          # 
#                                                          # 
#  Copyright (c) 2017 Altera Corporation                   # 
#  All Rights Reserved.                                    # 
#                                                          # 
# ###########################################################
# ###########################################################
# 
#  Get the Root SOCEDS directory
# 
if ; then
    _IS_WINDOWS=1
 
    if ; then	
        export ORIGINAL_PATH="${PATH}"
        PATH="/bin:/usr/bin"
    fi
fi
if  && ; then
    _IS_CYGWIN=1
fi
_SOCEDS_ROOT=$(cd "$(dirname "${0}")" && echo "$(pwd 2>/dev/null)")
if ; then
    echo "${_SOCEDS_ROOT} not found. Invalid or corrupt SOCEDS Install" 1>&2
    exit 1
fi
export SOCEDS_DEST_ROOT="${_SOCEDS_ROOT}"
if ; then
    SOCEDS_DEST_ROOT="$(cygpath -m "${SOCEDS_DEST_ROOT}" 2>/dev/null)"
fi
source "${_SOCEDS_ROOT}/env.sh"
# ###########################################################
unset _SOCEDS_ROOT
unset _IS_WINDOWS
unset _IS_CYGWIN
if ; then
    exec "$@"
else
    echo "------------------------------------------------"
    echo "Altera Embedded Command Shell"
    echo
    echo "Version 17.0 "
    echo "------------------------------------------------"
   #  Use bash --norc to get a clean shell
   #  Use bash --rcfile <bashrc> to for a user rcfile
   #  Default to using ~/.bashrc
    exec bash
fi

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    I have never created a preloader configuration from the command line myself though, I've always used the bsp editor (type bsp-editor from your command line)

    --- Quote End ---

    as per your suggestion i tried for bsp-editor, but as i create new HPS bsp, there is no drop down option for 'Cyclone V' and also the ok button is disable on selection of preloader setting directory.
  • Altera_Forum's avatar
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    7 years ago

    So if it is not your environment, could it be that a part of the installation is missing? When you installed Quartus, did you also install the Cyclone V device and the Soc EDS? All the devices are in a separate installation, and so does the Soc EDC if I remember correctly.

  • Altera_Forum's avatar
    Altera_Forum
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    7 years ago

    Thanks for reply,

    --- Quote Start ---

    So if it is not your environment, could it be that a part of the installation is missing?

    --- Quote End ---

    For safe side, I have reinstall the Soc EDS. But the result is same.

    --- Quote Start ---

    When you installed Quartus, did you also install the Cyclone V device and the Soc EDS? All the devices are in a separate installation, and so does the Soc EDC if I remember correctly.

    --- Quote End ---

    yes i have installed Cyclone V device and the Soc EDS with Quartus, I can build Quartus project for cyclone V in current installation.
  • Altera_Forum's avatar
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    7 years ago

    same here. when starting bsp-editor from eds environment, it displays:

    INFO: Initializing BSP components...

    2018.03.19.10:20:48 Conan.addPluginPath:477 (3) adding search path "/home/**/intelFPGA_lite/17.1/quartus/sopc_builder/bin/root_components.ipx" as "/home/**/intelFPGA_lite/17.1/quar

    - tus/sopc_builder/bin/root_components.ipx" because ipx file

    looks like the path is broken