Setting Up the FPGA Compiler II Working Environment
To use the Quartus II software with the Synopsys FPGA Compiler II software, you must first install the Quartus II software, then establish an environment that facilitates entering and processing designs. To set up the FPGA Compiler II software working environment:
Make sure you have installed the following versions of the Quartus II software and the FPGA Compiler II software:
Synopsys
Altera
FPGA Compiler II version 3.8
Quartus II version 7.2
This version of the FPGA Compiler II software supports all Altera devices supported by the Quartus II software, except Cyclone II, Cyclone III, HardCopy II, MAX II, Stratix II, Stratix II GX, and Stratix III devices.
Note: The Quartus II Software Release Notes are available on the Altera website and provide up-to-date information on which versions of Synopsys applications are supported by the current version of the Quartus II software. The Quartus II readme.txt file provides information on installation and operating requirements. You should read the Release Notes and readme.txt file before installing the Quartus II software. After installation, you can open the Release Notes and readme.txt file from the Quartus II Help menu.
Go to the FPGA Compiler II release notes for information on installing the FPGA Compiler II software and for descriptions of the latest changes to the software. These notes are available in the readme.html file on the FPGA Compiler II installation CD-ROM.
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