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16 years ago

Test Nios II Software Build Tool (SBT) and keep NIOS II IDE 9.0 SP2

Hi, I want to test Nios II Software Build Tool (SBT) for eclipse .... and keep my Nios II IDE 9.0SP2 (backup reason).

Is it possible to install nios ii software build tool (sbt) for eclipse (9.1 I suppose because 9.0 doesn't offer sbt for eclipse) [Bwithout damaging NIOS II IDE 9.0[/B] functional ?

I read that Nios II SBT will be the future of Nios II software design.

I know how to convert IDE project to SBT project. It seems successful.

Best regards.

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    16 years ago

    Nios II EDS 9.1 includes both the Nios II Software Build Tools for Eclipse and the old Nios II IDE. After installing 9.1, I think you can also still use previous versions that you have installed.

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    16 years ago

    Thanks.

    Could I install nios ii ide 9.1 without installing quartus 9.1 and work with my converted software project (by nios2-convert-ide2sbt) ?

    Through forum, I see .pof generation issue and others, that's why I stick to 9.0SP2.

    See altera release notes and errata

    EDIT :

    On https://www.altera.com/support/software/download/altera_design/quartus_we/dnl-quartus_we.jsp#note1#note1

    I see "To use the Nios II Embedded Design Suite (EDS), you must first install Quartus II software. "

    I will wait for a future release of Quartus & Nios > 9.1sp2
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    16 years ago

    Or... you could use the tools in a Linux environment where switching between versions can happen with just a few environment variable settings. :-)

    You get the added benefit of >10x compile and significantly faster SOPC Builder generate times as well!

    Cheers,

    -slacker
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    16 years ago

    There is NO Quartus II Web Edition in Linux.

    And I don't have linux environment in my company, just liveCD (to format sd card, compact flash).

    In Windows as well, it is a few environment variable settings.

    Thanks for answer, my decision is to wait a future version.
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    16 years ago

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    Or... you could use the tools in a Linux environment

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    You get the added benefit of >10x compile and significantly faster SOPC Builder generate times as well!

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    I assume the significantly faster compile time is for compiling the NIOS software? Not for compiling the HDL design? If the HDL compiles and/or fits significantly faster in Linux, I may have to give it a try.

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    There is NO Quartus II Web Edition in Linux.

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    Starting with Quartus II 9.1, there is a beta web edition for Linux. I am not sure when it will be non beta. I would assume it would be fairly stable even as beta is it must be quite similar to the subscription edition for Linux. Although, I have not tried any version for Linux myself.