WebPACK Programmer Release Notes

Version 2.1WP2.1

The following issues are known at the time of release:

When using Test Vectors with a 9500/XL/XV CS48 or BG352 package, JTAG Programmer functional test may give erroneous results. The JEDEC file will program the design correctly, the problem is strictly with the test vectors.
The JTAG Programmer supports both LPT1 and LPT2 parallel ports. When connecting to the LPT2, however, the label states connection was established for LPT1. This is an error in the labeling only.
If you install WebPACK on the same PC as Xilinx Foundation software, the following conditions indicate that your system environment variables are not properly set when you try to run Foundation software. Refer to the Programmer ReadMe file for instructions on how to switch your environment back to Foundation. If the problem persists, you may need to re-install your Foundation software.

an invalid part error saying that the selected part name is invalid or not supported
the error message "PCM:Automation caused an exception"
the error message "PCM:Cannot find abl2edif.exe"
the error message "PCM:Cannot load Xilinx license dll"

FPGA-specific Known Issues

The Verify option in the JTAG Programmer for the FPGA devices is not functional. It gives warnings that there were too many mismatches when the device has been programmed correctly.
When targeting a 4005XL-TQ144 the JTAG Programmer comes up with an error that it could not find the bsdl file. A modification to the bsdl file is required that is described in the reference.
FPGA Chain initialization for those devices with an IDCODE comes up with an incorrect description in the JTAG Programmer.

You can find additional technical issues that have been reported on the JTAG Programmer in the JTAG Programmer Answers Listing section of the Xilinx Technical Support web page. Some of the issues listed there may not apply to the JTAG Programmer used in WebPACK.