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Quartus II Software Licensing Questions & Answers

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  • Do I need a license file to use Altera software?
  • How do I get a license file for Altera software?
  • Why hasn't my license file arrived by email yet?
  • How do I set up a license?
  • How do I troubleshoot a licensing problem?
  • What should I do when my license expires?
  • Can I transfer my license to a co-worker?
  • How do I know what software my license enables?
  • Is ModelSim-Altera Starter Edition free?

Q. Do I need a license file to use Altera® software?
A. You need a valid license file to run the following software:

  • Quartus® II
  • MAX+PLUS® II
  • ModelSim®-Altera® Edition
  • DSP Builder
  • IP MegaCore®

Quartus II Web Edition software and ModelSim-Altera Starter Edition software do not require license files.

Q. How do I get a license file for Altera software?
A. You can request a license file on the Altera Software Licensing web page.

Q. Why hasn't my license file arrived by email yet?
A. Although most license files are sent a few minutes after they are requested, it may take up to 24 hours for you to receive a license file after requesting it. You will not receive the license file if you entered an incorrect email address.

Q. How do I set up a license?
A. You can find instructions about how to set up licenses for Altera software in Altera Software Installation and Licensing (PDF) and MAX+PLUS II licensing page.

Q. How do I troubleshoot a licensing problem?
A. There are several resources available to help troubleshoot licensing problems, including the following:

  • Altera Software Installation and Licensing (PDF) contains detailed installation and licensing troubleshooting information.
  • The MAX+PLUS II licensing page contains information about troubleshooting MAX+PLUS II licensing problems
  • The Software Licensing Troubleshooter is an interactive series of questions and answers to help troubleshoot problems

Q. What should I do when my license expires?
A. Subscription customers can continue using software after expiration but will no longer be able to install new software releases. By purchasing a renewal subscription, you can receive all of the latest software updates for an additional 12 months.

If you are using the MAX+PLUS II BASELINE software, you can request a new license file at the Altera Software Licensing web page.

Q. Can I transfer my license to a co-worker?
A. You can submit a mySupport service request to arrange this.

Q. How do I know what software my license enables?
A. You can see what software your license enables by checking in the license file. Lines beginning with FEATURE or INCREMENT list the software enabled by the license. See Altera Software Installation and Licensing (PDF) for information.

Q. Is ModelSim-Altera Starter Edition free?
A. Yes, ModelSim-Altera Starter Edition is free. You do not need a license to run this software.

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