command-line scripting for Quartus II,Ver9.1

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2. Command-Line Scripting

Introduction

FPGA design software that easily integrates into your design flow saves time and

improves productivity. The Altera

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Quartus

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II software provides you with a

command-line executable for each step of the FPGA design flow to make the design

process customizable and flexible.

segments of the FPGA design flow, including the following topics:

■ “The Benefits of Command-Line Executables”

■ “Introductory Example” on page 2–2

■ “Command-Line Executables” on page 2–3

■ “Design Flow” on page 2–9

■ “The MegaWizard Plug-In Manager” on page 2–13

■ “Command-Line Scripting Examples” on page 2–19

can easily create scripts in any language with a series of commands. These scripts can

farms. You can also integrate the Quartus II command-line executables in

makefile-based design flows. These features enhance the ease of integration between

the Quartus II software and other EDA synthesis, simulation, and verification

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in the design flow. Because each executable targets only one step in the design flow, it

is relatively compact, both in file size and the amount of memory used when running.

design environments where computer networks or workstations are heavily used

Introductory Example

The following introduction to design flow with command-line executables shows

programming files.

command creates a new Quartus II project called filtref with filtref.bdf as the

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technology mapping on the design files.

an EP1C12Q240C6 device and the Fitter attempts to meet a global f

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Edit the script as necessary and compile your project.

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