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10 years ago

EDA netlist writer problem

Hello all,

I have got a problem with Quartus II 10.1 (which I run on Windows 8).

My goal is to load a simple VHDL-design into a cyclone IV (EP4CE22F17C6N) FPGA

Analysis and compile work perfectly. However the EDA netlist writer returns this message :

"... cannot generate output files. Specify command-line options to generate output files, or update EDA tool settings using GUI or Tcl script."

I got the feeling I am stuck! Can somebody help me?

Thanks in advance.

Eric

the Netherlands

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    Altera_Forum
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    10 years ago

    You can try with the latest Quartus II 15.0 to see if issue still persist.

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    10 years ago

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    You are welcome.

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    OK, in order to avoid a lot of problems with insufficient support:

    I installed Quartus II 10.1 on a Windows 7 platform.

    However, I get the same error message when I execute the EDA netlist writer:

    "Warning: Can't generate output files. Specify command-line options to generate output files, or update EDA tool settings using GUI or Tcl script."

    (this should not be of any influence, but maybe it is good to mention: I am working with the DEO-nano FPGA board plus included Quartus installation DVD / distributor Terrasic).

    What is wrong here?

    Kind regards

    Eric
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    10 years ago

    Hi Eric,

    Do you have a chance to try with the latest QII 15.0 to see if similar issue exist? If yes, then probably you might want to consider filing a ticket to Altera to seek clarification.
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    10 years ago

    Hi Tiny,

    Thank you. Yes, that seemed to me also the next step to investigate this problem.

    Maybe the problem is the 32-bit and 64-bit system?

    When I try to install QII 15.0 the installer replies a message that QII 15.0 can not be installed on a 32-bit Windows 7 platform. I have installed QII

    ignoring this message.

    Has anyone experience with this kind of problem?

    Kind regards

    Eric
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    10 years ago

    I have installed some Windows 8.1 updates and everything seems to be working correctly. Thanks.