EDA netlist writer problem

[Altera_Forum]

Hello all, 

 I have got a problem with Quartus II 10.1 (which I run on Windows 8).  My goal is to load a simple VHDL-design into a cyclone IV (EP4CE22F17C6N) FPGA  Analysis and compile work perfectly. However the EDA netlist writer returns this message :  "... cannot generate output files. Specify command-line options to generate output files, or update EDA tool settings using GUI or Tcl script."  I got the feeling I am stuck! Can somebody help me?  Thanks in advance.  Eric the Netherlands

[Altera_Forum]

You can try with the latest Quartus II 15.0 to see if issue still persist.

[Altera_Forum]

By the way, as I check with the readme for Quartus II 11.1 (https://www.altera.com/content/dam/altera-www/global/en_us/others/download/os-support/readme_qii111sp2.txt), it seems like 11.1 only support up to windows 7 but not windows 8. Since 10.1 is older than 11.1, it should not support windows 8 as well. This OS compatibility might also be the cause of your observation.

[Altera_Forum]

OK, I understand. Thank you. :) 

 Eric

[Altera_Forum]

You are welcome.

[Altera_Forum]

--- Quote Start ---  You are welcome.  --- Quote End ---    OK, in order to avoid a lot of problems with insufficient support:   I installed Quartus II 10.1 on a Windows 7 platform.  However, I get the same error message when I execute the EDA netlist writer:  "Warning: Can't generate output files. Specify command-line options to generate output files, or update EDA tool settings using GUI or Tcl script."  (this should not be of any influence, but maybe it is good to mention: I am working with the DEO-nano FPGA board plus included Quartus installation DVD / distributor Terrasic).  What is wrong here?  Kind regards Eric

[Altera_Forum]

Hi Eric, 

 Do you have a chance to try with the latest QII 15.0 to see if similar issue exist? If yes, then probably you might want to consider filing a ticket to Altera to seek clarification.

[Altera_Forum]

Hi Tiny, 

 Thank you. Yes, that seemed to me also the next step to investigate this problem.  Maybe the problem is the 32-bit and 64-bit system?  When I try to install QII 15.0 the installer replies a message that QII 15.0 can not be installed on a 32-bit Windows 7 platform. I have installed QII  ignoring this message.  Has anyone experience with this kind of problem?  Kind regards Eric

[Altera_Forum]

I have installed some Windows 8.1 updates and everything seems to be working correctly. Thanks.