qsys-generate does not create vcs simulation support directory

[zener]

I have created two IP files (signaltap) for two different devices: A5EC008BM16AE6S and 10CX220YF780E5G.

If I create the simulation files for 10CX220YF780E5G using qsys-generate  I get both a vcs and vcsmx directory for Synopsys, but for A5EC008BM16AE6S I only get get a vcsmx directory.

Why is this? As far as I know there's nothing in the IP file which specifies the target simulator. Why don't I get scripts for Synopsys vcs?

I have made a minimal sample consisting of the two IP files. If you copy these to /tmp and run the script qsys-generate-test.sh (or the commands therein) you will see (for Linux):

cd /tmp
bash ./qsys-generate-test.sh stp257_Agilex5_A5EC008BM16AE6S.ip 'Agilex 5' A5EC008BM16AE6S
vcsmx

rm -fr /tmp/delete-me
cd /tmp
bash ./qsys-generate-test.sh stp257_Cyclone10GX_10CX220YF780E5G.ip 'Cyclone 10 GX' 10CX220YF780E5G
vcs vcsmx

I have tested this with version 24.2.0 Build 40 06/27/2024 SC Pro Edition as well as 24.3.0 Build 212 11/18/2024 SC Pro Edition under Linux. The result is the same.
I had no such issues with Agilex 7, so to me this appear to be a problem with Cyclone 5?

[RichardTanSY_Altera]

Beginning with Quartus Prime software version 24.2, the VCS 2-step flow is not supported for Agilex™ 5 devices. Agilex™ 5 devices support VCS only using the VCS MX 3-step flow.

Reference: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/docs/programmable/683870/24-3/vcs-simulation-setup-script-example.html

Please checkout this KDB below:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/programmable/articles/000098428.html

Regards,

Richard Tan

[zutalors]

Thank you Richard,

Is vcs supported if using a three step compilation and Verilog/SystemVerilog IP or is a Synopsys MX license required due to some Altera IP being provided in VHDL only?

Will this transition also will be applied to Agilex7 in the near future?

[RichardTanSY_Altera]

Yes, Agilex 5 devices support VCS, but only using the VCS MX 3-step flow.

Since this involves third-party tools, I recommend consulting with Synopsys directly regarding licensing inquiries.

Will this transition also apply to Agilex 7 in the near future?

-As far as I know, there are currently no plans to implement this for Agilex 7 devices.

Regards,

Richard Tan

[RichardTanSY_Altera]

Hi,

Do you need any further assistance from my side?

Regards,

Richard Tan

[zutalors]

Not at the moment. Thank you.

[RichardTanSY_Altera]

Thank you for the reply. With that, I believe your inquiry has been answered. 

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Thank you and have a great day!

Best Regards,

Richard Tan