Article ID: 000075122 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 06/26/2012

Can the Quartus II software encrypt input design files such as Verilog HDL or VHDL design files?

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BUILT IN - ARTICLE INTRO SECOND COMPONENT
Description

No, the Quartus® II sofware does not encrypt or decrypt user design files.

The Quartus II software is able to analyze, read, and process encrypted AMPPSM or MegaCore® Intellectual Property (IP) files if the necessary license files are provided.

If you want to share your design without sending your source design files, refer to the Related Solutions section below.