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Error when compiling simple video application

Altera_Forum
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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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Altera_Forum
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Hello, 

 

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

 

Thanks in advace 

 

Andreas Schwirzer
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Altera_Forum
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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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Altera_Forum
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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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Altera_Forum
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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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Altera_Forum
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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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Altera_Forum
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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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Altera_Forum
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Thanks thepancake - that worked!

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Altera_Forum
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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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Altera_Forum
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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.
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