Using the parameter editor, Specifying ip core parameters and options, Specifying ip core parameters and options -4 – Altera Floating-Point User Manual

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available in the Quartus II IP Catalog. For more information about using the Qsys IP Catalog, refer

to Creating a System with Qsys in the Quartus II Handbook.

Using the Parameter Editor

The parameter editor helps you to configure IP core ports, parameters, and output file generation options.
• Use preset settings in the parameter editor (where provided) to instantly apply preset parameter values

for specific applications.

• View port and parameter descriptions, and links to documentation.

• Generate testbench systems or example designs (where provided).

Figure 1-3: IP Parameter Editors

View IP port

and parameter

details

Apply preset parameters for

specific applications

Specify your IP variation name

and target device

Legacy parameter
editors

Specifying IP Core Parameters and Options

The parameter editor GUI allows you to quickly configure your custom IP variation. Use the following

steps to specify IP core options and parameters in the Quartus II software. Refer to Specifying IP Core

Parameters and Options (Legacy Parameter Editors) for configuration of IP cores using the legacy

parameter editor.
1. In the IP Catalog (Tools > IP Catalog), locate and double-click the name of the IP core to customize.

The parameter editor appears.

2. Specify a top-level name for your custom IP variation. The parameter editor saves the IP variation

settings in a file named <your_ip>

.qsys

. Click OK.

3. Specify the parameters and options for your IP variation in the parameter editor, including one or

more of the following. Refer to your IP core user guide for information about specific IP core

parameters.

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Using the Parameter Editor

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