Frequently Asked Questions
Q: After setting-up my vtran environment as described in the README.vtran file, when I try to run the vtran program I get the following message:
sh: sysdef: not found
Unable to write to temp file. Check write access.
What causes this and how can I fix it ?
A: When vtran begins running it uses a system utility named "sysdef" to access some platform information. The error message is generated when it cannot find this utility. The "sysdef" utility is normally located in the /usr/sbin or the /etc directory. Check to see where it is located, then add the directory to your search path.
Q: What types of licenses are available for vtran, vgen and vcap? Is there a floating license available?
A: Source III products do not currently run under a floating license. The license options include the following:
Node-Locked License — Allows the software to run on a single node. The software can be run multiple times simultaneously on the licensed node and can also be run remotely (using rlogin or rsh). The license is locked to the hosted of the node.
Site License — This license allows the software to run on any node that is physically connected to the licensed subnetwork at a given site. The license key for this is tied to the IP Address and hostid of a license server on the network.
Q: What type of support does Source III provide with its products?
A: Source III offers support to customers purchasing any of its products through a maintenance and technical support contract. All products come with 12 months of maintenance and technical support as part of the purchase price. After the first year, maintenance and technical support can be renewed annually for 20% of the purchase price. Under a maintenance and technical support contract, customers get "hotline" telephone and internet (via email) support and automatic updates for new software releases. Delivery of all software and documentation is via our web (or ftp) site.
Q: How can I get an evaluation copy of one of Source III’s products along with an evaluation license?
A: The first step is to download the desired product from our web site (www.sourceIII.com) - go the Download page and click on the appropriate link for your platform. Next use the UNIX utility "gunzip" to restore the tar file. Note that for some browsers the file will be gunzip'ed during download, but the 'gz suffix is still present. Next, create a directory to contain the software, move the tar file into this directory, and use "tar xvf" to extract the files. Finally, follow the instructions in the README.xxx file (e.g. README.vtran) to setup your environment and search paths. You are now ready to run the program. If you would like to get a full evaluation license to run the software, from the Download Page, click on the "Request Evaluation Key" button. The hostid can be found using the following vtran command option:
vtran -hostid
Q: How are the vtran options licensed?
A: With a standard vtran engine license, the vtran program will perform vector translations between popular logic simulation formats including Verilog VCD, EVCD, WGL, STIL, Mentor, Quickturn, Synopsys VCS, TSTL2, TDL_91, and both Verilog and VHDL testbenches, and many more. In addition, specific tester interfaces can be optionally accessed. Within the vtran license key there is an options field [options] which indicates which interfaces are enabled to run.
