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OpenCL SDK 15.0 not opening

Altera_Forum
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I have downloaded 15.0 FPGA design and SDK for openCL. 

Istallation process done, but just quartus is working and for OpneCL SDK terminal open for a second and close by it self. I am not able to open it. 

anyone can help me?:(
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Altera_Forum
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can you run the command "aocl diagnose"? What does this tell you?

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Altera_Forum
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Many thanks for reply... 

But could you please let me know where should I write this command? 

I am using windows 8 and I am able to open only Quartus. I am not able to run OenCL SDK. I followed every instuction of "Getting started from ALTERA"
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Altera_Forum
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You have to open a command prompt, in the start menu search for cmd, right click->run as administrator 

Then enter the command.
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Altera_Forum
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cmd is Showning me Error: "The comand 'aocl' is not recognised. command not found"

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Altera_Forum
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Then it looks like OpenCL was not installed. I assume you followed the getting started guide. Did you get any errors during installation? 

https://www.altera.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_us/pdfs/literature/hb/opencl-sdk/aocl_getting_started.pdf
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Altera_Forum
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Let me give you all Detail: 

 

My PC has below system properties: 

OS : Windows 8 Pro 

RAM: 4 GB 

System type:64 Bit, X-86 based processor. 

 

Now as per manual, Devloper need 24 GB RAM, So in this case am I work as devloper? If yes then Do I need 24GB RAM? 

 

I have installed Quartus and Altera Open CL SDK , didnt get any error during installation. Quartus is working fine but OpenCL is not working. e.g. I click on Open CL program , it opens with a terminal window for a msec and close it byself. 

 

I checked in installed program, and OpenCL SDK is there. 

 

One more thing I would like to clarify is, I will write C code for FPGA board and using OpenCL SDK I will be able to load program in to FPGA board, Am I understand correct? 

 

Just for Info: I havent connected any FPGA board with my Pc. Is it okay to work on OpenCL without board? 

 

Thanks for reply.
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Altera_Forum
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Ckncerning the RAM, as you will generate the hardware, yes you are a developer. The ammou t of RAM needed depends on your design and target chip. You can try with 4GB, but it miht not be enough, I work with an Arria 10, which needs 64 GB, that is the only rference I got. 

 

You don't write C, you write OpenCL, which is C with some added functionality, and some "removed" functionality. 

 

In the case of not having a board, I think you can use the emulator. Please see this thread:http://www.alteraforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51433. I also think you don't need much RAM for that, but I haven't checked that.
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Altera_Forum
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Thanks again. 

 

I will work on below board. http://rocketboards.org/foswiki/view/documentation/arrowsockitevaluationboard 

 

Its Cyclone V. Could you please let me know homany minimum memory will I needed for it? 

 

and Where will I write OpenCL? in OpenCL SDK software right?
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Altera_Forum
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Hi.. 

 

I will write code in OpenCL, but I will write code in "OpenCL SDK". right? 

 

I will use CycloneV devloper board. please check it : http://rocketboards.org/foswiki/view/documentation/arrowsockitevaluationboard 

 

Could you please let me know Howmany at least memory for it needed?
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Altera_Forum
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Hi 

I will use Cyclone V kit. 

http://rocketboards.org/foswiki/view/documentation/arrowsockitevaluationboard 

 

Could you please let me know how many memory it needed? 

 

I will do OpenCL coding in OpenCL SDK, Right?
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Altera_Forum
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Oh, and the OpenCL SDK has only command-line tools, no GUI (as far as I know). The reason for the window disappearing is that a command prompt closes as soon as aocl is started as you don't provide any arguments. If you want to know what these are, start a command prompt and enter the following command: aocl. This calls the aocl.exe from the hld\bin directory in the altera(_pro) install directory.

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Altera_Forum
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Sorry, didn't see your last post. I have no idea about the ammount of memory needed for that board. As to the development of the code, I use Microsofts Visual Studio, but any text editor and compiler will do. The OpenCL SDK is only used to compile and emulate the device.

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