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Unable to Generate .sof File in Quartus Prime Standard Edition 15.1 – 30‑Day Evaluation Mode

Hello, I am using Quartus Prime Standard Edition v15.1.0.185 in 30‑day evaluation mode. My goal is to compile a design and generate a .sof file during the evaluation period, but I am unable to prod...
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    RichardT_altera
    15 days ago

    No — the 30‑day evaluation mode of Quartus Prime Standard Edition does not support generating programming files, including .sof.
    https://www.macnica.co.jp/en/business/semiconductor/support/faqs/intel/118773/

    Since the evaluation itself does not permit .sof generation, there are only two valid options:
    -Option A — Use Quartus Prime Lite Edition (Free):
    Quartus Lite does allow .sof generation and does not require a license, provided your design does not use licensed IP. This is the recommended method for evaluation requiring programming. 
    -Option B — Use a Licensed (Non‑Evaluation) Quartus Standard Edition:
    A valid Standard (or Pro) Edition license will allow full .sof generation. The 30‑day evaluation mode alone will not.

    Regards,
    Richard Tan

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RichardT_altera
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15 days ago

No — the 30‑day evaluation mode of Quartus Prime Standard Edition does not support generating programming files, including .sof.
https://www.macnica.co.jp/en/business/semiconductor/support/faqs/intel/118773/

Since the evaluation itself does not permit .sof generation, there are only two valid options:
-Option A — Use Quartus Prime Lite Edition (Free):
Quartus Lite does allow .sof generation and does not require a license, provided your design does not use licensed IP. This is the recommended method for evaluation requiring programming. 
-Option B — Use a Licensed (Non‑Evaluation) Quartus Standard Edition:
A valid Standard (or Pro) Edition license will allow full .sof generation. The 30‑day evaluation mode alone will not.

Regards,
Richard Tan