System Analyzer seems unreliable

David Aldrich

I am running CCS 5.1.0.0900 and MCSDK 1.0.0.15 on a TMDXEVM6618LXE board. I am trying to get System Analyzer to work reliably. I have successfully run the CCS System Analyzer tutorials 1 and 3A. I have also succeeded in displaying CPU Load graphically for two cores with my application. However, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't (i.e. no events are logged and no load graphs appear), for both the tutorials and my app.

I have read mention on these forums that there can be a problem if MCSDK is installed after CCS 5.1. Is this true?

Would there be any merit in me reinstalling CCS 5.1?

If yes, what should I do precisiely (e.g. do I have to uninstall) ?

Best regards

David

over 12 years ago

0 Ki over 12 years ago

TI__Guru**** 438701 points

Hi David,

What OS are you running? I have heard of some cases where people with Windows 7 ran into similar issues. But it was never confirmed if Windows 7 was the culprit.

Personally, I've found that every so often I have to restart CCS to get data displayed.

Thanks

0 David Aldrich over 12 years ago in reply to Ki

Expert 1345 points

Hi Ki

I am running Windows 7.

I will try restarting CCS as you suggest.

David

0 Imtaz Ali over 12 years ago in reply to David Aldrich

TI__Expert 5670 points

David,

This should not be related to the MCSDK installation. As Ki mentioned, there is a know issue with System Analyzer initialization which can result in no data showing up. When this problem occurs the only way to recover is to restart CCS.

Let me know if you're ok installing a patch and I'll look at posting one up.

Regards,

Imtaz.

0 David Aldrich over 12 years ago in reply to Imtaz Ali

Expert 1345 points

Ali

Thanks, I am ok with installing a patch. Please make it available.

Is this the same as bug SDSCM00042361, mentioned in the CCS 5.1.1 release notes?

David

0 Imtaz Ali over 12 years ago in reply to David Aldrich

TI__Expert 5670 points

David,

This issue is tracked as SDSCM00043256 ... the fix will be in CCS5.2 (not 5.1.1). We're in the process of creating the patch. Hopefully we can release later today (ET) if not then Monday.

Regards,

Imtaz.

0 Imtaz Ali over 12 years ago in reply to Imtaz Ali

TI__Expert 5670 points

David,

I posted the DVT (Data Analysis and Visualization Technology) patch up which contain a fix for the intermittent problem in System Analyzer. See instruction below to install. Please let us know if this resolves your problem.

Steps to install DVT patch in CCS5.1.x (This is not compatible with CCS 5.0.x):

From CCS main menu: select Help->Install New Software
In Install dialog: select “Add…” to add the DVT (Data Analysis and Visualization Technology) update site
In the Add Repositorydialog:

Specify a Name: e.g DVT_for_CCS5.1
Specify the DVT update site: http://software-dl.ti.com/dsps/dsps_public_sw/sdo_ccstudio/DVT_for_CCS5.1
Select OK
In Install dialog select DVT. Then select Next to install

Regards,

Imtaz.

0 David Aldrich92784 over 12 years ago in reply to Imtaz Ali

Genius 3720 points

Hi Ali

Thanks for the patch. I have installed it and it seems to be working well..

Best regards

David

0 Lucifar He over 12 years ago in reply to David Aldrich92784

Expert 1425 points

Thanks ali,

I will try.

Best regards,

Lucifar

0 Patrick Klok over 12 years ago in reply to Lucifar He

Prodigy 50 points

Does this patch also apply for CCS5.2

0 Imtaz Ali over 12 years ago in reply to Patrick Klok

TI__Expert 5670 points

Patrick,

This patch should not be required for CCS5.2. Are you running into issues on 5.2?

Regards,

Imtaz.

0 Patrick Klok over 12 years ago in reply to Imtaz Ali

Prodigy 50 points

Yes I do,

For some reason there was nothing collected inside the system analyzer's live view, I have done several attempts and scenario's (simulated, jtag and a lot of the given examples) with no success, not even with the System Analyzer provided examples and tutorials.

Therfore I have upgraded to CCS Version: 5.2.1.00018 and the latest DVT and system analyzer, and it works :-), most likely something.

I am able to collect and see the data in combination with the examples.

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