I cannot generate .sof file

[Altera_Forum]

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!

[Altera_Forum]

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

 Regards Prady

[Altera_Forum]

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?

[Altera_Forum]

try altera tech support, may be they can help u more. 

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

[Altera_Forum]

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?

[Altera_Forum]

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.

[Altera_Forum]

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

[Altera_Forum]

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 which is outdated and longer supported.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.