ELF executable missing

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Hello, 

 I am using the cyclone III FPGA starter kit with ep3c25f324c6 device  My hardware is done but when i want to make a project in nios II IDE  there is a n error when i whant to debug or run for the first time  "Specify a Nios II ELF executable. If you cannot find the desired executable,please verify that the project has built successfully."  how can i get back a valid ELF executable?  best regards  Sylvain (from France)

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I assume you do have a valid software project, like maybe a hello world or something. Does your software project compile without errors? 

 The steps are: 1 - Complete your FPGA design using Quartus and SoPC builder. 2 - Provide timing constraints for your FPGA design. 3 - Compile your FPGA design. 4 - Program your FPGA design into the FPGA using the Quartus programmer. 5 - Create a software project and associated system library project using the NIOS II IDE. 6 - Compile your software project in the NIOS II IDE. 7 - Download and Run/Debug your software project to the NIOS II processor running inside your FPGA.  Jake