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Reading an input file using std.textio

rafaelkl
rafaelkl over 6 years ago

Hi,

I 'm having a problem trying to read an input file on a testbench on Incisive.

I believe the problem is due to a wrong file path, but I tried to copy the file to several folder and none worked.

The line I'm using, which worked in other simulator is:

    file input_file: text is in "test_in.txt";

On Irun command, I obtain the error:

    file input_file: text is in "test_in.txt";

    ncvhdl_p: *E,ILLPRI (../tb/tb_top.vhd, 112|35): expecting an expression or operand [7.1] [7.3].

Any idea what could be the problem?

Thank you!

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    TAM1 over 6 years ago

    The syntax for declaring an input file changed between the '87 and '93 versions of VHDL. If you are using -v93 or -v200x you can declare your file like:

        file input_file: text is "test_in.txt";

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  • TAM1
    TAM1 over 6 years ago

    The syntax for declaring an input file changed between the '87 and '93 versions of VHDL. If you are using -v93 or -v200x you can declare your file like:

        file input_file: text is "test_in.txt";

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