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IsaacDeSantiago
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5 months ago

Unable to checkout 'intelqsimstarter' license

Hello! Good morning from here.

I downloaded Quartus Prime Version 24.1std.0 Build 1077 03/04/2025 SC Lite Edition and I'm having an issue when trying to run a Unversity Program VWF file. It displays the following error: Failure to obtain a Verilog simulation license. Unable to checkout 'intelqsimstarter' license.

I'm trying to use it for academic purpose, that's why I downloaded that version, because I thought it was free. Isn't that simulation included in the free plan? Is there any way to get a free license for that purpose?


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  • paveetirrasrie_Altera's avatar
    paveetirrasrie_Altera
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    4 months ago

    Hello Isaac,


    Good day.

    Kindly do let me know if the previous reply by our Contributor helped you moved forward.


    Regards,

    Pavee


  • DrRussMeierMSOE's avatar
    DrRussMeierMSOE
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    5 months ago

    Isaac,

    The Questa-Sim software requires a free license. Return to the Quartus Prime Lite download page and scroll down to the section labeled Additional Resources. You will see a bullet called "Request a License from the..."

    Now, with my students, I found we don't actually have to do that process. Instead, we have this workflow on Microsoft Windows:

    • Use Quartus --> Tools --> License Setup --> Get No Cost Licenses
    • After acquiring a license file, a confirmation dialog will appear with the pathname of the file. Mouse highlight and copy that path name.
    • Ensure Use LM_LICENSE_FILE_variable is checked in the same dialog box
    • Open the Command Prompt application.
    • In Command Prompt: setx LM_LICENSE_FILE <<paste in path>>
    • Reboot computer
    • Use Quartus --> Tools --> License Setup
    • Ensure the Use LM_LICENSE_FILE checkbox is checked. It should be prepopulated with your path name now.