What is the function of "run as local c/c++ application"?

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When I finish a software project in eclipse and try to run it, I should use run as in Nios hardware. There is another option is "local c/c++ application". What does this mean? Is running the software in the computer instead of nios in FPGA? 

 Thanks in advance.

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Anyone can help? 

 Thanks.

[Altera_Forum]

Yes, it would try to run your software on the host PC. For a NIOS2 application, it wouldn't work. 

 Your Eclipse workspace can include additional projects which may include host applications / tools you have created where this option might be useful. For just NIOS2 development, it is not useful.

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--- Quote Start ---  Yes, it would try to run your software on the host PC. For a NIOS2 application, it wouldn't work.  Your Eclipse workspace can include additional projects which may include host applications / tools you have created where this option might be useful. For just NIOS2 development, it is not useful.  --- Quote End ---    Got it. Thanks very much.