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Nios II Software Help

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GNU Tools Source Files

  • Source Files for Nios II Version 9.1 GNU Tools
  • Source Files for Nios II Version 9.0 GNU Tools
  • Source Files for Nios II Version 8.1 GNU Tools
  • Source Files for Nios II Version 8.0 GNU Tools
  • Source Files for Nios II Version 7.2 GNU Tools
  • Source Files for Nios II Version 6.1 and 7.1 GNU Tools
  • Source Files for Nios II Version 6.0 GNU Tools
  • Source Files for Nios II Version 5.1 GNU Tools
  • Source Files for Nios II Version 5.0 GNU Tools
  • Source Files for Nios Version 3.2 GNU Tools

Nios II Software Build Tools Information

Literature

Information on using Nios® II Software Build Tools is available in the Nios II Software Developer's Handbook on the Nios II Literature page.

Online Training

The following training modules are available on the Embedded Training Resources page.

  • Developing Software for Nios II Processors: Software Build Flow, Part 1
  • Developing Software for Nios II Processors: Software Build Flow, Part 2

Command Line Help

You can get help on each command in the Software Build Tools by typing <command> help.

Nios II Software Build Tools for Eclipse Information

Literature

Information on using the Nios II Software Build Tools for Eclipse is available in the Nios II Software Developer's Handbook on the Nios II Literature page. 

Help

The Nios II Software Build Tools for Eclipse installation includes a searchable, indexed help system that covers all Software Build Tools for Eclipse-related topics. These help topics are accessible once you install the Nios II embedded processor development tools.

Tutorials

The Nios II Software Build Tools for Eclipse Quick-Start Tutorial:

  • Teaches you how to create, build, and run Nios II software code on a target board.
  • Demonstrates the quickest way to create and run a software application.

To start the Nios II Software Build Tools for Eclipse Quick-Start Tutorial:

  • Launch the Nios II Software Build Tools for Eclipse from the Start Menu or from the System Generation tab in SOPC Builder.
  • Choose Help > Cheat Sheets.
  • Expand C/C++ Development.
  • Click Creating C/C++ Projects.
  • Click OK.

The Nios II Software Development Tutorial:

  • Teaches you how to create, build, run, and debug Nios II software code on a target board.
  • Provides you with the information needed to create and build a C/C++ application project and its corresponding system library project.
  • Explains the various options available and shows you how to edit project properties.

Nios II IDE Information

Literature

Information on using the Nios II Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is available in the Nios II Software Developer's Handbook on the Nios II Literature page.

Online Training

The following training module is available on the Embedded Training Resources page.

  • Developing Software for Nios II Processors: Nios II IDE

Online Help

The Nios II IDE provides a searchable, indexed online help system that covers all IDE-related topics. The online help also includes tutorials and frequently asked questions. These help topics are accessible once you install the Nios II embedded processor development tools. The online help (PDF) is also available in PDF format on the Nios II Literature page.

Tutorials

The Nios II IDE Quick-Start Tutorial:

  • Teaches you how to create, build, and run Nios II software code on a target board.
  • Demonstrates the quickest way to create and run a software application.

To start the Nios II IDE Quick-Start Tutorial:

  1. Launch the Nios II IDE from the Start Menu or from the System Generation tab in SOPC Builder.
  2. Choose Help > Cheat Sheets.
  3. Click Nios II Quick-Start Tutorial.
  4. Click OK.

The Nios II Software Development Tutorial:

  • Teaches you how to create, build, run, and debug Nios II software code on a target board.
  • Provides you with the information needed to create and build a C/C++ application project and its corresponding system library project.
  • Explains the various options available, and shows you how to edit project properties.

Troubleshooting Tips

The Nios II IDE includes FAQs and troubleshooting tips that provide information to assist you in developing Nios II software.

To access the FAQs and troubleshooting tips in the IDE:

  1. Select Help Contents from the Help Menu.
  2. Select Trouble Shooting under Nios II IDE Help > Reference.

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