Step 7: Perform a Software Build

You can use the Start Software Build command to compile, build and link the software source files. The Quartus II makeprogfile utility then combines the resulting HEX File with the PSOF to create a SOF. You can then use the SOF to configure an ARM-based Excalibur device.

To start the software build, follow these steps:

  1. Choose Start Software Build (Processing menu).

  2. If you receive a message indicating that the software build was successful and there are no errors displayed in the Messages window, click OK to close the message box.

    NOTE You should correct any errors in your design and perform the software build again until it is error-free before proceeding with the tutorial. If the Software Builder displays any error messages in the Messages window, select the message and choose Locate (right button pop-up menu) to find its source(s), and/or choose Help (right button pop-up menu) to display help on the message.

To continue the tutorial, proceed to Section 7: Configure the Device.