7276 - Radiant: IP signals are grayed out in Reveal Inserter

Description:

In Radiant, users may see that they are unable to trace some IP signals in Reveal Inserter. It will appear grayed out like the following:

 

Solution:

Please check if the IP you are using has an option to remove Tristate Buffers. If so, check the Remove Tristate Buffer option while configuring the IP. 

 

Here is an example from the I2C Controller IP:

This should allow you to trace these signals in Reveal. Note that there may be changes in the IP's configuration that the user will need to address in their design. 

 

If you have other concerns with using the IP, please check the IPUG by clicking the '?' icon in the IP catalog.

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