S32 Design Studio enables you to debug embedded software in the simulation environment. The Synopsys company provides the Virtualizer Development Kits (VDKs) for all processor families supported by S32 Design Studio . A VDK consists of a virtual prototype (a simulation model of an embedded system) as well as embedded software samples and debugging tools in a packaged installer. Thus, a VDK provides a self-contained environment that supplies everything needed for software engineers to get going.
To start using VDKs with S32 Design Studio , perform the steps described in the table below.
| Step | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copy the VDK packages to a local disc. | VDKs come as ZIP files. You need a specific VDK for each processor family.
The installation instructions for VDK packages are also available in the VDK Tool Training manual. |
| 2 | Install Synopsys Virtualizer Studio. If you have performed the previous step, the installer will automatically unzip the VDK packages and make them available on the Welcome screen of Virtualizer Studio. |
Synopsys Virtualizer Studio comes as a Windows installer. |
| 3 | Specify the environment variables in your Windows system. | Find instructions in topic Post-installation settings. |
| 4 | Run Virtualizer Studio and create a workspace. | |
| 5 | Install the VP Explorer plug-in to S32 Design Studio . If you have installed Synopsys Virtualizer Studio prior to installing S32 Design Studio , this step is not required. The S32 Design Studio installer automatically detects the Synopsys software and installs the VP Explorer plug-in. |
The plug-in comes with the Synopsys Virtualizer Studio. Find the installation instructions in topic Installing VP Explorer. |