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I cannot generate .sof file
Hi! i create a simple project in quartus ii v7.2, it containe a schematic file with three gates. I compiled it but haven't generated the .sof file. So, when i go to load my project to the board there isn't .sof file
Could help me anyone? Thanks!7 Replies
- Altera_Forum
Honored Contributor
You must be generating .pof file. Check it, if so then go to convert programming file option in File and generate .sof from there.
Regards Prady - Altera_Forum
Honored Contributor
the result of Assembler:
Warning: can't generate programming files because you are currently using the Quartus II in Evaluation Mode. I have a usb with license of Altera, but i cannot pass it. Could help me anyone? - Altera_Forum
Honored Contributor
try altera tech support, may be they can help u more.
http://www.altera.com/corporate/contact/con-index.html Regards Prady - Altera_Forum
Honored Contributor
The Quartus II software can only generate the SOF with license available. Without it (in evaluation mode), Assembler cannot generate the SOF. Maybe you can try Quartus II -> Tools -> License Setup, and then point to the license file in your USB drive?
- Altera_Forum
Honored Contributor
Yes, you should look into the license setup to check whether the license is detected. Usually, you need sentinel driver to be installed for the usb dongle.
- Altera_Forum
Honored Contributor
if it's a simple project, just use a web edition.
- Altera_Forum
Honored Contributor
why still using version 7.2? which is outdated and longer supported. You can try the newer release but web edition if license is a concern. But before that, please ensure you device is still supported. For example, Stratix GX device is obsoleted since version 13.1.