1. Downloading and Installing S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform 3.5-Window
Please install the S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform tools under the Recommended Configuration. Although it can run under the Operational Minimum Configuration, limited hardware may affect performance.![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/1.png)
2. Downloading Installer and Installing S32DS 3.5
2.1 Downloading Installer
Please click the download link: https://nxp.flexnetoperations.com/control/frse/product?entitlementId=149243731&lineNum=1&authContactId=90660401&authPartyId=68142831#
![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/2-0.png)
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Before downloading, agree to the relevant license files. A message containing an activation code will be sent to your work email.
![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/4.png)
This activation code is required for software installation and can be viewed through the following entry:![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/5.png)
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2.2 Installing S32DS 3.5
Double-click the installer and follow these steps:
![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/8.png)
![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/9.png)
![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/10.png)
Choose the installation path.![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/11.png)
Choose the shortcut icon location.![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/12.png)
Review the installation details.![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/13.png)
![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/14.png)
Enter the activation code.
![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/15.png)
Select Online.![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/16.png)
Create a separate folder to install P&E Device Drivers.![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/17.png)
Double-click the shortcut icon to launch S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform. The S32DS Extensions and Updates window is used to install additional software packages. You can reopen this window via Help->S32DS Extensions and Updates.![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/18-0.png)
If you are using it for the first time, you can learn how to use S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform 3.5 via Help->Getting Started.
![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/19-0.png)
Access more extended features.
![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/20-0.png)
Select a package to access its related user manual.
3. About Updates
![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/21-0.png)
![[NXP S32K3] Software Installation and Environment Setup for S32DS](https://edit.wpgdadawant.com/uploads/news_file/blog/2025/17514/tinymce/22-0.png)
The left window displays all software/available updates/installed software, while the right window provides descriptions of the software packages. These descriptions help you determine whether the software needs to be installed. You can install or update software as needed. Regularly check and update to the latest version of the software. After completing the installation or update, please restart S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform.
4. Installing Synopsys tools
Temporarily skipped. Install as needed.
2. References:
"S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform 3.5 Installation Guide"
https://www.wpgdadatong.com/tw/blog/detail/46481
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