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No. |
Problem |
Solution/Workaround |
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1 |
Launching ProChip Designer:
Prochip crashes when I first try to Start the Program. Causes a Kernel32.dll error.{Visual Works Error} |
Ensure that the Fonts setting is set to 'TRUE type FONTS'. Click on Start...Settings...Control Panel...Fonts. Double-click on the Fonts folder and then click on View.... Folder options. Click on True type and place a Checkmark in the box.
Show only true type fonts in the programs on my computer |
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2 |
Launching Prochip:
Prochip fails to launch despite changing Fonts to 'True type' as described in Bug 1. |
Use Windows Explorer to Rename the File: dfact_0.opt to dfact.opt. This file is located in the \Prochip\Bin directory. (A few Software CDs with Rev 3.0 did not include the dfact_0.opt file). Please contact EPLD Applications. ProChip can take 20-30 seconds to launch depending on Speed of your PC. |
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3. |
Mixed Mode Entry (Schematic/CUPL/VHDL):
Hierarchical Design does not work in Schematics. |
Although hierarchical VHDL designs are supported, schematics cannot have sub-modules of schematic, VHDL, or CUPL components. Support for hierarchical schematics and mixed design entry types is planned for a future release of ProChip Designer. |
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ProChip 30-Day Trial Edition:
Can’t launch ProChip Trial Edition after uninstalling the previous Trial Edition and installing a new Trial Edition. |
You cannot re-install a Trial Edition even if the version numbers differ. Please contact your nearest Sales Office/Atmel Rep. to find out if you qualify to obtain a free Permanent License. Note that the Trial Edition can be updated with the web-based patches provided on the Atmel website so long as the version numbers are the same. |
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VHDL Entry Support for ATF1500A, Simple PLDs:
ProChip does not show ATF1500A, ATF750C, ATF22V10C, ATF16V8B, and ATF20V8B in the List of Target Devices. |
Support for these devices is provided directly by Protel Design Explorer 99SE Atmel Edition. VHDL design entry is not supported through Prochip for ATF1500A because the ATF1500 fitter does not support EDIF input.
Launch Design Explorer 99SE independent of Prochip from the START.PROGRAMS folder and use Schematic/CUPL Entry for all Atmel PLDs |
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6. |
Launching Prochip from Network Drive:
Prochip does not launch if installed on a Network drive |
Prochip Designer Tools must be installed on local drives only. |
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7. |
VHDL Synthesis:
Synthesis Log file indicates: Constraint: The Atmel PLD library does not contain a tristate buffer with active low OE. |
Suggested Workaround: Replace Port Mode "buffer" for Port mode "inout" in the Port list.
Please refer to the VHDL Synthesis Help file for further details. To view the help file, use the Accolade Editor to be in the edit mode and click on the Help button. |
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8. |
VHDL Synthesis:
Cannot synthesize a file by enabling the "Generation of Clock Enable Logic" |
The ProChip Level 2 Patch added support for generation of clock enable logic. Install the Prochipupdate.exe Level 2 or higher patch available on the Atmel website.
The default Synthesis Option is Clock enable logic disabled because the Product term for .CK and .CE is the same for the ATF15xx architecture |
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9. |
VHDL Synthesis and Device Fitter:
VHDL Synthesis is able to generate an EDIF file, but I am unable to view the results of "Device Fitter" |
If the compilation produces an EDIF file, you can run the fitter directly from the DOS prompt. Use a command line of the following form:
fit1502 -i file.edf -ifmt EDIF -lib aprim.lib -dev p1502c44 -str JTAG=ON |
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Schematic/CUPL:
The .SCH file generates duplicate PinNodes in the .PLD file when using Buried Registers. |
Open the .PLD file with a text editor and remove any duplicate references to Pinnodes.
If you are targeting the ATF750C device, please refer to the Buried Node listing in an Application Note "Using the ATV750 and ATV750B" |
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11 |
ProChip 30-Day Trial Edition:
Tools do not work on Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 2000. |
ProChip Trial Edition components PeakFPGA Trial and Protel Design Explorer 99SE Trial do not support WinME or Win2K. The permanent license versions of these tools work fine on the WinME and Win2K platforms. Please contact your nearest Sales Office/Atmel Rep. to find out if you qualify for a free Permanent License. Support for the WinME and Win2K is planned for a future release of the ProChip 30-day Trial Edition. |