[rant] SOPC Builder 7.1 sucks!

Hi there, Re: the communication problem rjackal described a few posts ago...

Using cable "USB-Blaster [USB-0]", device 1, instance 0x00

Pausing target processor: not responding.

Resetting and trying again: FAILED

Leaving target processor paused

There is a new support solution posted on Altera's web site that documents these errors. It links to a related solution that provides patches to fix a problem with the OpenCore Plus circuitry in version 7.1 and 7.1 SP1. Even with a full Quartus II license, you may see this problem if you don't have a full license for the Nios II core. Hope it helps!

http://www.altera.com/support/kdb/solutions/rd07272007_849.html (http://www.altera.com/support/kdb/solutions/rd07272007_849.html)