Error: In order to edit SDC constraints, you must first run the Create Timing Netlist command in the Timing Analyzer to view the list of available nodes

Description

Due to a problem in the Quartus® Prime Pro Edition Software version18.1, you may see this error when finding a node through “Insert Constraint” in the Synopsys Design Constraint (.sdc).

Resolution

To work around this problem, launch Timing Analyzer, update timing netlist and select constraints from the menu bar.

This problem is fixed starting with the Quartus® Prime Pro Edition Software version 19.1.