Why isn't my Nios II detected when using the Nios II Hardware v2(beta) launcher in Eclipse for Nios II?

Description

Due to a problem in the Quartus® software version 16.0.1, Eclipse for Nios® II may fail to detect Nios II hardware when using the Nios II Hardware v2(beta) launcher.  

The configuration window may show: Unable to communicate with system console.

 

Resolution

To overcome this issue use the non-beta launcher, or 

• Launch NiosII Eclipse SBT
  
• From Nios II menu bar, run System console, and wait for this console to finalize its startup (device detection)
• Right click on the application folder, Run As > Run Configurations > Nios II Hardware v2 (beta).

The Nios II instance should be found and Running/debugging can be launched.

This problem is scheduled to be fixed in a future relase of the Quartus software.