Forum Discussion

Altera_Forum's avatar
Altera_Forum
Icon for Honored Contributor rankHonored Contributor
13 years ago

Pin Planner: Can't edit the current device because the device is read-only

Hello, Under QuartusII, V12, Pin Planner, I can't plan any pins (modify pin location). error=Can't edit the current device because the device is read-only". Each time I compile th...
Altera_Forum's avatar
Altera_Forum
Icon for Honored Contributor rankHonored Contributor
13 years ago

--- Quote Start ---

Does anyone know a way to bypass the pin planner and edit a file to map my FPGA pin functions as currently wired on my PCB?

--- Quote End ---

I can't comment on your pin planner issues, as I never use it.

Here's examples with Tcl scripts that perform pin assignments.

http://www.alteraforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35687

http://www.alteraforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33462

http://www.alterawiki.com/wiki/using_the_usb-blaster_as_an_sopc/qsys_avalon-mm_master_tutorial

Cheers,

Dave