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New ContributorLicesnse for Questa?
I downloaded the free, lite version of Quartus Prime and opted for installing Questa, during the installation setup.
But now when I try to run it, it doesn't work.
Is a separate license for Questa required?
Hmm, it looks like almost everything is correct.
Could you double-check if the NIC ID is correct?
Also this is a Fixed type license, correct?
5.5.1. Identifying Host's NIC ID
Regards,
Richard Tan
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sstrellSuper Contributor
You need a free license for it: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/docs/programmable/683472/25-3/and-software-license.html
Giorgi_KvernadzeI did that, but nothing changed.
When trying to launch Questa manually I just get this pop up and it goes away, with nothing happening afterwards.
And when I set up Quartus to run the simulation automatically after compilation, I get the following messages:- RichardT_altera
Based on the messages, it seems like you might not have set up the environment variable correctly.
Which Quartus/Questa version you are using?
Starting from version 25.1, Questa Altera FPGA Edition no longer reads the LM_LICENSE_FILE and MGLS_LICENSE_FILE environment variables. Instead, you should use SALT_LICENSE_SERVER. Note that the SALT_LICENSE_FILE mentioned in the user guide is a typo and will not work.Please refer to the section titled "Setting Up the Questa*-Intel® FPGA Starter Edition Software License" in the user guide link provided by sstrell.
If the issue persists, it might be due to license file issue. Ensure that:
- The Questa license is not expired.
- You are using the Starter license for the Questa Starter Edition, and a Non-Starter license for the Questa Non-Starter Edition.
- The license type is Fixed and not a Floating license.
Regards,
Richard Tan
KennyT_alteraØThank you for using our Community Forum. One of our AE ShengN_altera will be attending to your enquiry
ShengN_alteraHi,
You need separate license check screenshot:
- Giorgi_Kvernadze
I did that, but nothing changed.
When trying to launch Questa manually I just get this pop up and it goes away, with nothing happening afterwards.
And when I set up Quartus to run the simulation automatically after compilation, I get the following messages:- ShengN_altera
Latest version simulator needs environment variable SALT_LICENSE_SERVER for fixed license
