FAQ 193: RTMaps - Access in ControlDesk over XIL API

Question

How can I establish a connection between RTMaps and ControlDesk over XIL API?

“Error Message: “Could not start online calibration for the following platform: platform”

Solution

Please complete following steps:

1. Prepare Configuration File

• Copy sample_config_windows.xml from: C:\Program Files\Intempora\RTMaps 4\xil\x.x.x\xml
• Paste into a writeable directory
• Modify the XML:
  • Update RTMaps diagram path
  • Adjust other parameters as needed

2. Start RTMaps Runtime

• Open Command Prompt in RTMaps bin directory: C:\Program Files\Intempora\RTMaps 4\bin or /opt/rtmaps/bin
• Run: rtmaps_runtime.exe --xil-testbench

3. Register RTMaps Platform in ControlDesk

• Open ControlDesk
• Navigate to: Register Platforms > XIL API MAPort > XIL API MAPort [Intempora RTMaps_Testbench (XIL API version x.x.x ) ]

4. Create ControlDesk Project

• Define project path and name
• Create experiment. Add platform/device:
  • Select XIL API MAPort
  • If not configured, click Configure
  • Select: Intempora RTMaps_Testbench 1.1 (XIL API Version x.x.x)
  • Click Next,
  • Import modified xml file.(Eg : Import sample_config_windows.xml>Finish )
  • Finish

Note: If the above process throws errors, please install the latest patches for ControlDesk.

5. Go Online in ControlDesk

• Once online, RTMaps variables will be accessible in ControlDesk

Note: Ensure compatibility between RTMaps Testbench and XIL API versions. Always verify diagram paths in the XML file.
For detailed explanations and troubleshooting please refer the document “C:/ProgramFiles/Intempora/RTMaps/doc/rtmaps_xil_quick_start.pdf”