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I cannot generate .sof file

Altera_Forum
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Hi! i create a simple project in quartus ii v7.2, it containe a schematic file with three gates. I compiled it but haven't generated the .sof file. So, when i go to load my project to the board there isn't .sof file  

 

Could help me anyone? 

Thanks!
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Altera_Forum
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You must be generating .pof file. Check it, if so then go to convert programming file option in File and generate .sof from there. 

 

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Prady
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Altera_Forum
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the result of Assembler: 

Warning: can't generate programming files because you are currently using the Quartus II in Evaluation Mode. 

 

I have a usb with license of Altera, but i cannot pass it. 

Could help me anyone?
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Altera_Forum
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try altera tech support, may be they can help u more. 

http://www.altera.com/corporate/contact/con-index.html 

 

Regards  

Prady
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Altera_Forum
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The Quartus II software can only generate the SOF with license available. Without it (in evaluation mode), Assembler cannot generate the SOF. Maybe you can try Quartus II -> Tools -> License Setup, and then point to the license file in your USB drive?

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Altera_Forum
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Yes, you should look into the license setup to check whether the license is detected. Usually, you need sentinel driver to be installed for the usb dongle.

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Altera_Forum
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if it's a simple project, just use a web edition.

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Altera_Forum
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why still using version 7.2? which is outdated and longer supported. You can try the newer release but web edition if license is a concern. But before that, please ensure you device is still supported. For example, Stratix GX device is obsoleted since version 13.1.

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