TCL Window to read compile parameters

[Altera_Forum]

Is there a way to launch a window to read a few parameters when we hit the compile button in Quartus GUI? I have a pre_flow tcl script that is executed to create a revision for the compile. Now I need to provide some additional parameters to the build. I am hoping I can reuse the same pre_flow script to provide this feature. I am envisioning providing a pop-up where the engineer inputs the value hits return and then the compilation process continues. It doesn't have to be a pop-up as long as there is way for users to enter the data.  

 Want to prevent any excuses to forgetting to rev up the revision before a compile.  Thank you. Best regards, Sanjay

[Altera_Forum]

Did you want a pop-up, or do you just want a procedure that someone needs to follow? 

 A while back I posted some Tcl/Tk GUI tests that would work in the Quartus GUI ...  http://www.alteraforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27920  But you can also just add a parameter to the design via Assignments->Settings, Analysis & Synthesis Settings, Default Parameters, and then edit that. The pre-flow script can read that parameter as part of the synthesis flow.  The DSP examples in this tutorial  http://www.ovro.caltech.edu/~dwh/correlator/pdf/esc-104paper_hawkins.pdf http://www.ovro.caltech.edu/~dwh/correlator/pdf/esc-104code_hawkins.zip  use that method, i.e., you change the EXAMPLE parameter, and the pre-flow script changes the design.  Cheers, Dave

[Altera_Forum]

Thanks. Yes! I do want a pop-up. Without a pop-up, I can increment the rev with a text file just before the compile. But technically, a hard brake in the processing before incrementing the revision avoids situations where one can forget to roll up the rev during the frenzy of debug. This is extremely valuable in a team where compiles occur often during a day. 

 Thank you. Best regards, Sanjay    --- Quote Start ---  Did you want a pop-up, or do you just want a procedure that someone needs to follow?  A while back I posted some Tcl/Tk GUI tests that would work in the Quartus GUI ...  http://www.alteraforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27920  But you can also just add a parameter to the design via Assignments->Settings, Analysis & Synthesis Settings, Default Parameters, and then edit that. The pre-flow script can read that parameter as part of the synthesis flow.  The DSP examples in this tutorial  http://www.ovro.caltech.edu/~dwh/correlator/pdf/esc-104paper_hawkins.pdf http://www.ovro.caltech.edu/~dwh/correlator/pdf/esc-104code_hawkins.zip  use that method, i.e., you change the EXAMPLE parameter, and the pre-flow script changes the design.  Cheers, Dave  --- Quote End ---  

[Altera_Forum]

--- Quote Start ---  Yes! I do want a pop-up.    --- Quote End ---   Then try the Tcl/Tk examples I linked to. They worked fine the last time I tried them. If for some reason they do not work from the Quartus 14.0 GUI, let me know, and I'll take a look at them.  Cheers, Dave

[Altera_Forum]

Dave, 

 This is brilliant. Thank you! entrybox_ex.tcl is a great example.  Happy Friday! Sanjay

[Altera_Forum]

Hi Sanjay, 

  --- Quote Start ---   This is brilliant. Thank you! entrybox_ex.tcl is a great example.   --- Quote End ---   Great! I'm glad to hear the examples helped.  Cheers, Dave