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17 years ago

no sof file

I am using Quartus II 8.1 für Linux. I am compiling a simple project, the compilation is done and I cannot programm the device, because there is no sof file. I cannot find the sof file. I searched the entire PC, but nothing. Thanks.

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    Altera_Forum
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    17 years ago

    this problem might be due to the invalid license, check your license first

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    17 years ago

    You may want to check for any errors/warnings in the Compilation Report Assembler section

    You can view this with the Processing Menu->Compilation Report

    Expand the Assembler section and click on messages.

    A Sof file should always be produced and will be in the top level of your project directory.

    Just another thought....

    Have you made sure that the device you have selected is installed in your version of Quartus.

    For example, Web Edition only supports a subset of devices although it may allow compilation for others but will not produce an output file.
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    17 years ago

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    You may want to check for any errors/warnings in the Compilation Report Assembler section

    You can view this with the Processing Menu->Compilation Report

    Expand the Assembler section and click on messages.

    A Sof file should always be produced and will be in the top level of your project directory.

    Just another thought....

    Have you made sure that the device you have selected is installed in your version of Quartus.

    For example, Web Edition only supports a subset of devices although it may allow compilation for others but will not produce an output file.

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    there are no errors in compilation

    Info: Quartus II Full Compilation was successful. 0 errors, 258 warning

    I am still using a trial. I do not have a license jet.

    I do not understand about the device, which device do you mean. For Linuix there is no Web Edition
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    Altera_Forum
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    17 years ago

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    this problem might be due to the invalid license, check your license first

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    that is it, thank you

    Warning: Can't generate programming files because you are currently using the Quartus II software in Evaluation Mod