Specifications

• The Information tab
• The Problems tab
• The Processing tab
The Information Tab
The Information tab shows a running list of high-level changes you make to your BSP, such as adding a
software package or changing a setting value.
The Problems Tab
The Problems tab shows warnings and errors that impact or prohibit BSP creation. For example, if you
inadvertently specify an invalid linker section mapping, a message appears in the Problems tab.
The Processing Tab
When you generate your BSP, the Processing tab shows files and folders created and copied in the BSP
target directory.
Exporting a Tcl Script
When you have configured your BSP to your satisfaction, you can export the BSP settings as a Tcl script.
This feature allows you to perform the following tasks:
• Regenerate the BSP from the command line
• Recreate the BSP as a starting point for a new BSP
• Recreate the BSP on a different hardware platform
• Examine the Tcl script to improve your understanding of Tcl command usage
The exported Tcl script captures all BSP settings that you have changed since the previous time the BSP
settings file was saved. If you export a Tcl script after creating a new BSP, the script captures all
nondefault settings in the BSP. If you export a Tcl script after editing a pre-existing BSP, the script
captures your changes from the current editing session.
To export a Tcl script, in the Tools menu, click Export Tcl Script, and specify a filename and destination
path. The file extension is .tcl.
You can later run your exported script as a part of creating a new BSP.
Related Information
• Using a Tcl Script in BSP Creation on page 2-20
For more information about how to run a Tcl script during BSP creation.
• Revising Your BSP on page 4-29
For more information about default BSP settings and recreating and regenerating BSPs.
Creating a New BSP
To create a BSP in the Nios II BSP Editor, use the New BSP command in the File menu to open the New
BSP dialog box. This dialog box controls the creation of a new BSP settings file. The BSP Editor loads this
new BSP after the file is created.
In this dialog box, you specify the following parameters:
• The .sopcinfo file defining the hardware platform.
• The CPU name of the targeted processor.
• The BSP type and version.
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