Quartus® Prime Pro Edition User Guide: Debug Tools

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Date 7/08/2024
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7.2. Starting System Console

You can use any of the following methods to start System Console:
  • To start System Console from the Quartus® Prime software GUI:

    Click Tools > System Debugging Tools > System Console.

    Or

    Click Tools > System Debugging Tools > System Debugging Toolkits.

  • To start System Console from Platform Designer:

    Click Tools > System Console

  • To start Stand-Alone System Console:
    1. Navigate to the Download Center page, click Additional Software, and download and install Quartus® Prime Pro Edition Programmer and Tools.
    2. On the Windows Start menu, click All Programs > Intel FPGA <version> > Programmer and Tools > System Console.
  • To start System Console from a Nios® II Command Shell:
    1. On the Windows Start menu, click All Programs > Intel > Nios® II EDS <version> > Nios® II<version> > Command Shell.
    2. Type system-console --project_dir=<project directory> and specify a directory that contains .qsf or .sof files.
      Note: Type --help for System Console help.