Description
Currently, the nextpnr flow runs in headless mode only.
It would be useful to enable the graphical user interface (GUI) of nextpnr for visualization and debugging purposes.
Expected Behavior
- Running nextpnr with GUI option (
--gui) should open the graphical interface.
- The GUI should display placement, routing, and device resources.
Current Behavior
- Only command-line execution is available.
- No GUI window is shown when running nextpnr within the current setup.
Rationale
The nextpnr GUI is an important tool for:
- Visualizing placement and routing results.
- Debugging issues with constraints and resource usage.
- Providing an educational and user-friendly way to understand FPGA implementation.
Steps to Reproduce
- Run the flow with nextpnr.
- Try enabling the GUI (e.g.,
nextpnr-gatemate --gui).
- Observe that no GUI window appears.
Environment
- Tool: nextpnr-gatemate
- Mode: headless (default)
- Desired: GUI mode support (
--gui)
Description
Currently, the nextpnr flow runs in headless mode only.
It would be useful to enable the graphical user interface (GUI) of nextpnr for visualization and debugging purposes.
Expected Behavior
--gui) should open the graphical interface.Current Behavior
Rationale
The nextpnr GUI is an important tool for:
Steps to Reproduce
nextpnr-gatemate --gui).Environment
--gui)