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Fenris81
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2 years ago

Can't start RTL simulation

Hi, I'm using Quartus Prime Lite Edition 23.1, and I can't start RTL simulation. When I click Tools->Run Simulation Tool->RTL simulation, all i get are those two messages, but nothing happens. I tr...
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bdilb
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2 years ago

The license file generated at the Intel Self-Service Licensing Center contains the following:

################################################################################
# FEATURE START
# The following is the license file for Questa*-Intel FPGA Edition - Questa Plus
500 Unable to generate license.
# FEATURE END
################################################################################

It appears that no license has been issued from the SSLC. What do I need to do to make this happen?

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bdilb
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2 years ago

I requested a Questa Intel FPGA Starter Edition, and I received two license file emails. The first one appeared to be an update of my original license file, this time with a valid FEATURE section for Questa Intel FPGA Edition. Pasting that feature into my original license file made the QuestaSim window appear. The problem is now fixed for me.

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    RichardT_altera
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    2 years ago

    I remember one time there was an issue with the SSLC causing the license generated to be unusable for Questa, like what happen in your case.
    All in all, I'm glad to know the issue has been resolved.

    Regards,
    Richard Tan