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Altera_Forum
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8 years ago

Modelsim license with intelFPGA_lite

I am working on a Cyclone V project that includes the Hard Processor system plus a NIOS 2 system. I am using the free version of the tools, including Modelsim. I have recently uninstalled all ...
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8 years ago

Correct - you don't need a license - providing you follow the limitations of the unlicensed version. It appears as though you are exceeding the number of nodes that you can simulate with the free version and/or you're using IP - the adapter AXI possibly - that does need a license.

Try simulating a smaller, rtl only portion of your design to prove your ModelSim installation.

Cheers,

Alex