Quartus not recognizing VHDL functions in 2008 version of ieee.numeric_std

[Altera_Forum]

I have a bunch of VHDL code that works in SynplifyPro, but I'm having trouble getting it working in Quartus. It appears that Quartus is using an outdated version of ieee.numeric_std, but I have no idea how or where that is specified. I am using a tcl-based compile flow, which includes the following command: 

  set_global_assignment -name VHDL_INPUT_VERSION VHDL_2008  But when I run synthesis, I get error such as:  Error (10327): VHDL error at <file>.vhd(<line>): can't determine definition of operator ""sra"" -- found 0 possible definitions  Error (10476): VHDL error at <file>.vhd(<line>): type of identifier "<signal>" does not agree with its usage as "std_logic_vector" type  These functions are clearly defined in:  $QUARTUS_INSTALL_DIR/libraries/vhdl/ieee/2008/std_1164_vhdl2008.vhd  $QUARTUS_INSTALL_DIR/libraries/vhdl/ieee/2008/numeric_std_vhdl2008.vhd and not defined in:  $QUARTUS_INSTALL_DIR/libraries/vhdl/ieee/1993/std_1164_vhdl1993.vhd  $QUARTUS_INSTALL_DIR/libraries/vhdl/ieee/1993/numeric_std_vhdl1993.vhd  Does anyone know of way to confirm that Quartus is using the outdated packages, and how to specify using the 2008 packages?  I am using Quartus II Version 15.0.0

[Altera_Forum]

I'm afraid quartus 2008 support is rather lacking pre q16. See here: 

 http://quartushelp.altera.com/14.1/mergedprojects/hdl/vhdl/vhdl_list_2008_vhdl_support.htm  Q16 prime pro is meant to have much improved 2008 support and finally provides the fixed point packages. You may have better luck with.

[Altera_Forum]

I tried upgrading to Quartus 16.0, and the problem persists. Most of what I have found indicates that the new 2008 packages are not supported, though I find it strange that they are included in the Quartus install directory in that case.

[Altera_Forum]

Which version did you try. Afaik, it's only the pro version with extended support.

[Altera_Forum]

If you still have problems, you'll have to file an enhancement request with altera.

[JDe_S4]

I tried the indicated web page (http://quartushelp.altera.com/14.1/mergedprojects/hdl/vhdl/vhdl_list_2008_vhdl_support.htm) but I get a 404 😥  

[RHobb]

Why don't you just switch your compiler settings over to VHDL-93 or 2002?

Go over to assignments, settings, then just change the compiler, and recompile. If you have problems then, you may have corrupted the libraries. If you need support in the 2008, then you'll need to buy the Professional edition, as it also supports the new floating point routines that are missing in the 2002 (and 93) version. You can also use Altera- ModelSim to compile your libraries and code.

[Tricky]

The supported features of Quartus Prime can now be found here:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/quartushelp/current/index.htm#hdl/vhdl/vhdl_list_2008_vhdl_support.htm