Pin location(s) doesn't show in .bdf file.

OK, I found a solution. I cannot take full credit for it, because another post in the forum

(http://www.alteraforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25485) started the process. I don't think it's the best solution (mine), but it works. So, if anyone has a better solution, please advise.

Here's what I did:

1. Created main.bdf file and make it the top-level entity.

2. Created symbol file from stratixIII_3sl150_ dev_niosII_standard.v.

3. Added symbol to main.bdf.

4. Added SOPC pins as determined by symbol, i.e. ddr2_deva*.

5. Added hsmb_d[3..0] pins (as output for my testing).

6. Built design, takes ~15-20 minutes.

I created an instance of the 'simple_socket_server' in NIOS-II and for the most part worked just fine. Still a long way to go for my final application.

For further modifications:

1. Modify the CPU in SOPC builder

2. Generate cpu

3. Modify stratixIII_3sl150_dev_niosII_standard.v, if necessary, with new pin assignments. I used TextPad on Windows.

4. Regenerate symbol file from stratixIII_3sl150_dev_niosII_standard.v.

5. Update symbol for stratixIII_3sl150_dev_niosII_standard in schematic.

6. Rebuild design, takes ~15-20 minutes.

I know, seems like a pain, and it is, but it worked, for now until I can find something easier. I tried adding the symbol stratixIII_3sl150_ dev_niosII_standard_sopc, but ran into problems when building.

Thanks,

/david