OpenCore Plus and Signal Tap

[Altera_Forum]

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

[Altera_Forum]

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

[Altera_Forum]

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

[Altera_Forum]

You can program the FPGA from within the signaltap window.

[Altera_Forum]

Correct!! I forgot this way.. :) 

 Regards  Luca