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Altera_Forum
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16 years ago

ELF executable missing

Hello,

I am using the cyclone III FPGA starter kit

with ep3c25f324c6 device

My hardware is done but when i want to make a project in nios II IDE

there is a n error when i whant to debug or run for the first time

"Specify a Nios II ELF executable. If you cannot find the desired executable,please verify that the project has built successfully."

how can i get back a valid ELF executable?

best regards

Sylvain (from France)

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    Altera_Forum
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    16 years ago

    I assume you do have a valid software project, like maybe a hello world or something. Does your software project compile without errors?

    The steps are:

    1 - Complete your FPGA design using Quartus and SoPC builder.

    2 - Provide timing constraints for your FPGA design.

    3 - Compile your FPGA design.

    4 - Program your FPGA design into the FPGA using the Quartus programmer.

    5 - Create a software project and associated system library project using the NIOS II IDE.

    6 - Compile your software project in the NIOS II IDE.

    7 - Download and Run/Debug your software project to the NIOS II processor running inside your FPGA.

    Jake