Upgrading outdated ip cores, Modifying an ip variation – Altera IP Compiler for PCI Express User Manual

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Chapter 2: Getting Started

Upgrading Outdated IP Cores

IP Compiler for PCI Express User Guide

August 2014

Altera Corporation

Generate testbench systems or example designs (where provided).

Modifying an IP Variation

You can easily modify the parameters of any Altera IP core variation in the parameter
editor to match your design requirements. Use any of the following methods to
modify an IP variation in the parameter editor.

Upgrading Outdated IP Cores

IP core variants generated with a previous version of the Quartus II software may
require upgrading before use in the current version of the Quartus II software. Click
Project > Upgrade IP Components

to identify and upgrade IP core variants.

The Upgrade IP Components dialog box provides instructions when IP upgrade is
required, optional, or unsupported for specific IP cores in your design. You must
upgrade IP cores that require it before you can compile the IP variation in the current
version of the Quartus II software. Many Altera IP cores support automatic upgrade.

Figure 2–3. 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

Table 2–1. Modifying an IP Variation

Menu Command

Action

File > Open

Select the top-levelHDL(.v, or .vhd) IP variation file to
launch the parameter editor and modify the IP variation.
Regenerate the IP variation to implement your changes.

View > Utility Windows >
Project Navigator > IP Components

Double-click the IP variation to launch the parameter
editor and modify the IP variation. Regenerate the IP
variation to implement your changes.

Project > Upgrade IP Components

Select the IP variation and click Upgrade in Editor to
launch the parameter editor and modify the IP variation.
Regenerate the IP variation to implement your changes.

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