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DEHDL - new windows mode problem

summer07

Hi,

I'm experiencing a strange problem on WinXp platform when using DEHDL 16.2 with the new Windows mode (Tools->Options, then Enable Pre-Select Mode and Enable Windows Mode).  My DE-HDL version is 16.2-S010 4/20/2009.

When I select a user-added property, such as a signal name or a property attached to the component like ROOM=ABC, and then do RMB->Cut on the property,  DEHDL crashes.  This does not happen when I don't use the new Windows mode.

I'm trying to troubleshoot the problem to see if it is related to my computer/environment or the tool.  Has anyone else experienced this problem?

 

  • oldmouldy

    Whatever else you find, you need to get this issue reported to Cadence for investigation.

  • EvanShultz

     Hi summer07,

    Good catch - I see the same thing. The property disappears for a second and then DEHDL crashes. I am also using WinXP with the 011 ISR installed. Not to usurp you, but I sumitted as SR to get this into their system ASAP. I have referenced you and this thread.

  • summer07

    Hi EvanShultz,

    I'm glad to know it's not just me!  

    I also just got done reproducing this problem using SpaceCruiser on their computer - usually once they can reproduce the problem on their end, they can fix it pretty quickly so hopefully this is the case. I'm sure your SR will help. Thanks!

     

  • EvanShultz

    Hi summer07,

     Yep, reproduced at Cadence with my SR as well. The fix is to remove the $HOME\cdssetup\concept folder - my folder was empty but still caused the problem so you need to actually delete the folder. You may need this folder in your specific circumstance, but I don't since I set up everything at the site level. See if removing this folder restores normal operation.

  • summer07

    Hi EvanShultz,

    I already tried removing the entire $HOME\cdssetup but still get the crash so something else is still going on.

    I also setup everything at the site level but as soon as someone does any customization (i.e. Tools->Customize->Toolbars->Add a tool bar) then the tool auto-populates the $HOME\cdssetup\concept folder with menu files anyway.

     

     

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