HPS simulation issue

[IgorKa]

Hello.

I'm currently working on a client project using Quartus Prime Standard for a Cyclone V SoC device.
I have experience successfully designing similar projects in the past, including full simulations with QuestaSim. However, after renewing my Quartus license recently, I've encountered a challenge.
Intel seems to have removed the VIP AXI3 license, which prevents me from simulating the HPS subsystem.

The following are missing now in my renewed license file:

################################################################################
# FEATURE START
# The following is a license file for the Mentor Graphics AXI3 Master BFM
# Number of seat licenses is 2
# License Expires 14-Mar-2024
INCREMENT mgcvipaeaxi mgcld 2024.01 14-mar-2024 uncounted \
DF8654DF69D60ABB52D1 \
VENDOR_STRING=6CA8D042 HOSTID=a05950591ed8 ISSUER=Intel SN=285321107 \
SIGN2="01F9 B449 B3CC DCE9 2E9C A742 50FA BB3F 367F 3F47 4376 4DC1 \
2B91 2260 D0AA 05D2 5F53 FCBC 6C6F 4768 3911 6843 692B B2F9 38AD 3244 \
0244 A018 B815 C6B2"
# FEATURE END
################################################################################
# FEATURE START
# The following is a license file for the Mentor Graphics AXI3 Slave BFM
# Number of seat licenses is 2
# License Expires 14-Mar-2024
INCREMENT mgcvipaeaxi mgcld 2024.01 14-mar-2024 uncounted \
DF8654DF69D60AB152DB \
VENDOR_STRING=6CA8D042 HOSTID=a05950591ed8 ISSUER=Intel SN=285321109 \
SIGN2="18EB 781B 0AE6 5B63 0046 5289 2A62 6E47 E440 C3F3 3897 19F4 \
6F97 A2D6 E5CA 164E 7904 72F3 3AD6 1398 BE8C 35C7 0A25 6233 1738 32C8 \
6F76 3C99 92B9 F477"
# FEATURE END

The error I'm getting:
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
# ** ERROR: failed to get a license (mgcvipaeaxi) for 'axi'
# ** Check the license environment (e.g. LM_LICENSE_FILE or MGLS_LICENSE_FILE using lmutils), the transcript and any logs.
# --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
# 
# ** Fatal: (vsim-3960) Foreign module requested halt.

I've tried contacting Intel support through their forums and a support ticket, but haven't received a response yet.

Does anyone have experience working around this limitation in Quartus Prime Standard?

[IgorKa]

Hello.

Do you have any thoughts or updates on this issue?

I'll very much appreciate any help.

Thanks.

BR,

Igor

[AR_A_Intel]

Hello,

Welcome to the INTEL forum. Apologize for the delayed response, as there was an issue with posting a reply.

To further check, could you provide details

Name :

Email Address :

Company Name :

Company Address :

NICID/Mac Address :

Attach license.dat file for working and not working VIP AXI3

For privacy, reply/attach file in private message.

[IgorKa]

Hello.

Name : Igor Kagan

Email Address : igorka@bamicrowaves.co.il

Company Name : B.A Microwaves

Company Address :10th Guglielmo Marconi St., Haifa 3660302, Israel

NICID/Mac Address : a05950591ed8

Attached are the two license files.

Waiting for your support.

Thank you very much.

Igor

[AR_A_Intel]

Hello

Thanks for your update. Upon checking with Customer service and Marketing team, regrettably we no longer provide/shipping AXI3 BFMs with Quartus. The AXI3 BFMs can be purchased from Siemens directly. 

Find the relevant information here: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/docs/programmable/683706/24-1/removed-features-and-functions.html

[AR_A_Intel]

We have not heard from you and It is not recommended to keep a Case idle too long without activities. I will now transition this thread to community support. If you have a new question, feel free to open a new thread to get the support from Intel experts. Otherwise, the community users will continue to help you on this thread. Thank you.

[IgorKa]

Hello.
Thank you for your response.

I recently contacted Siemens Support and learned that they discontinued support for the specific AXI BFM license I inquired about. Apparently, it was developed specifically for Intel and is no longer maintained. While Siemens offers a comprehensive bundle now, it lacks support for legacy features, rendering it unusable for my needs.

In light of this, I hope Intel or Altera can provide some guidance on how to continue developing products based on the Cyclone V SoC.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

Sincerely,
Igor