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INTRODUCTION
solidThinking Embed, formerly known as VisSim Embedded, is a block diagram language for model-based
embedded development. With solidThinking Embed, you can generate production-quality C code that can
be automatically compiled and linked to run on Texas Instruments C2000, ARM Cortex M3, and MSP430
microprocessor controllers or host PC. The generated code is both compact and highly optimized, which is
essential for low-cost microprocessors and high-speed sampling rates. Additionally, solidThinking Embed
provides a complete visual RTOS with on-chip peripheral drivers, unlimited pre-emptible tasks, simple
interrupt handler creation, interrupt-based serial I/O queuing, and an interface to hand code. It supports
UML State Charts integrated with dataflow block diagrams. Together, this allows you to easily simulate and
generate efficient fixed- and floating-point C code for embedded microprocessor targets.
solidThinking Embed is unique in its ability to generate highly efficient, high sample rate, low jitter target
executables.
PLATFORM SUPPORT
Platform
OS Version Architecture
Windows 10/8.1/7 x86_64
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REQUIREMENTS
solidThinking Embed 2017.1 requires:
• Compiler: Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio version 6 or version 7.
• Code Generation Tools for MSP430 support: TI-CGT version 4.4.x.
The following features and enhancements have been added for solidThinking Embed 2017.1:
GENERAL: INTEGRATION
• Simplified start-up menu
User Interface
• CTRL+mouse-wheel for zooming in and out of block diagrams
• Plot speed-up for high data point counts
Plotting • Plot smoothing for vector updates, such as monitor buffer plotting
• Polar plot x-axis radius values are always positive
Wizard • DLL Wizard support of Microsoft Visual Studio versions 6 - 2017
CODE GENERATION
ARDUINO • New target support for ARDUINO UNO board
Texas Instrument CCS • TI CCS V7 support is added
Batch Mode • Target can now be specified for batch mode compilation
The following issues have been resolved for solidThinking Embed 2017.1:
GENERAL: SIMULATION
dialog Table - incorrect results
Corrupted saved file with NAN and INF on plots
Geometric markers on small data sets
Plot block: Blinking plots when displaying vector data
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Plot Block Fixed Bounds Not Working
Inverse Clarke Transform produces wrong result
System Start time when changed to 1. It cannot be reset back to zero
Error in the GPIO selection for the 28055 SCI-B
Save Changes to Model Prompt when no changes are made
Change on the Boolean doesnt reflect the changes on the file
Plots issue
CODE GENERATION
Fail to compile F28377 targets
msp430LCD.vsm generates an error during compilation
Missing support for SPI channels 1-3
GPIO/PWM code generation not working as expected on F2812 target
Codegen of large ARM core diagram hung on attempt to boot C28 core
Compile fails on F28377x Hi Res ePWM
Uniflash support documentation
ADCtestF28075.vsm fails to compile
Compileation error when AdcCircBuf1-F28027.vsm
DRV8312EVM-pmsm-28M35H52.vsm fails to compile with CCS 6.2.0
TI DMC 16 bit - Resolver Decoder block
Error in the GPIO selection for the 28055 SCI-B
Layout issues in CodeGen dialog
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