Displaying Timeline and Device Trace Data

For SDx™ Development Environmet users, double-click Application Timeline in the Reports window to open the Application Timeline window.

Figure: Reports Window



For XOCC/Makefile users, follow the steps below to open the timeline report to visualize host and device events during application execution.

  1. Start the SDx environment IDE by running the command:
    $sdx
  2. Choose a workspace when prompted.
  3. Select File > Open File, browse to the .wdb file generated during hardware emulation or system run, and open it.
Below is a snapshot of the Application Timeline window that displays host and device events on a common Timeline. This information helps you to understand details of application execution and identify potential areas for improvements.

Figure: Application Timeline Window