I'm having trouble beginning any simulation in Quartus Prime 18.1

Question

I've recently downloaded Quartus Prime Pro 18.1. I'm trying to get even a basic simulation started so I can work from there. I followed this guide here:

https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable/us/en/pdfs/literature/ug/ug_gs_msa_qii.pdf

And downloaded the example file, but I think this guide was written for a different version. For example, there is no Tools ➤ Options ➤ EDA Tool Options in my Quartus Prime. My Assignments ➤ Settings ➤ EDA Tool Settings ➤ Simulation looks quite different, and doesn't have the NativeLink section, so I can't start any simulation.

I can go to Tools ➤ Generate Simulator Setup Script for IP, but when I click it, I get this error message:

Error: 2019.01.17.18:10:20 Error: Device family cyclonev is not supported by ::quartus::sim_lib_info.

Are there any good step by step instructions on how to get started with the simulations?

calvinjoaz_p_intel · Answer

Hi Eric,Good day.Quartus Pro doesn't support the Native Links options but only in Quartus Standard.Refer the previous thread with similar issue.https://forums.intel.com/s/question/0D50P00003yyTTESA2/quartus-prime-pro-161-eda-tool-options-not-showing-up-in-tools-optionsLet me know if this has helped resolve the issue you are facing or if you need any further assistance.Thank you.

eragu · Answer

Hi Calvin,I can go to Tools ➤ Generate Simulator Setup Script for IP, but when I click it, I get this error message:Error: 2019.01.17.18:10:20 Error: Device family cyclonev is not supported by ::quartus::sim_lib_info. Do I need to install the Cyclone V board?

eragu · Answer

Hi Calvin,I can go to Tools ➤ Generate Simulator Setup Script for IP, but when I click it, I get this error message:Error: 2019.01.17.18:10:20 Error: Device family cyclonev is not supported by ::quartus::sim_lib_info. Do I need to install the Cyclone V board?

calvinjoaz_p_intel · Answer

Hi Eric,Which device you're using? If you're using Quartus Pro, It doesn't support Cyclone V devices.Refer link below.https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/programmable/us/en/pdfs/literature/po/ss-quartus-comparison.pdfThank you.

eragu · Answer

The device I'm compiling for is a Cyclone 10 GX, so according to that it should work.  I believe I'm getting the error because the simulator setup script is also trying to set up for the Cyclone V.  Is there any way of altering that?

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