Unable call alt_main() inside _start routine when using SSRAM as program memory

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Hi, 

 My Application is not able call alt_main() inside _start routine when using SSRAM as program memory. I read the PC register and found that it is stop at "call alt_main" in *.objdump file   FYI, the application able to run successfully when im using on chip memory. I also tested my SSRAM and have no issue in reading/writing.    Any suggestion or solution are appreciated. thanks.

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Check if loader is correctly loading program code into ssram. 

If not, your ssram is still uninitialized and program hangs when you try to execute from ssram.

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Thanks for your reply Cris72. 

 I load my application thru the "Run as --> Nios II Hardware". Program should have loaded into ssram as it state it is verified in the Console Tab.

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i cant see the "Nios2 hardware" tab in "Run as" does anyone know what may b the problem? the only option is "local c/c++ application"

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For shahzad 

You must select the project you want to run in the projects list before selecting "Run as". Moreover, the first time you run a project you shouldn't select "Run as" but "Run..." instead; select appropriate settings and then Run. Next times you can use "Run as"

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thanx cris, 

 i have searched for this problem and found that this is problem with windows 7... i came to know this through following posts  http://www.alteraforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19765  i am now installing windows vista back and will tell you if the problem still exists