Altera Triple Speed Ethernet MegaCore Function - Manual (Page 23)

Example 2-1: Upgrading IP Cores at the Command Line
Alternatively, you can upgrade IP cores at the command line. To upgrade a single IP core, type the
following command:
quartus_sh --ip_upgrade -variation_files <my_ip_path> <project>
To upgrade a list of IP cores, type the following command:
quartus_sh --ip_upgrade -variation_files
"<my_ip>.qsys;<my_ip>.<hdl>; <project>"
IP cores older than Quartus II software version 12.0 do not support upgrade. Altera
verifies that the current version of the Quartus II software compiles the previous Note:
version of each IP core. The MegaCore IP Library Release Notes reports any
verification exceptions for MegaCore IP. The Quartus II Software and Device Support
Release Notes reports any verification exceptions for other IP cores. Altera does not
verify compilation for IP cores older than the previous two releases.
Related Information
• MegaCore IP Library Release Notes
• Quartus II Software and Device Support Release Notes
IP Catalog and Parameter Editor
The Quartus II IP Catalog (Tools > IP Catalog) and parameter editor help you easily customize and integrate
IP cores into your project. You can use the IP Catalog and parameter editor to select, customize, and generate
files representing your custom IP variation.
The IP Catalog automatically displays the IP cores available for your target device. Double-click any IP core
name to launch the parameter editor and generate files representing your IP variation. The parameter editor
prompts you to specify your IP variation name, optional ports, architecture features, and output file generation
options. The parameter editor generates a top-level
.qsys or .qip file representing the IP core in your project.
Alternatively, you can define an IP variation without an open Quartus II project. When no project is open,
select the Device Family directly in IP Catalog to filter IP cores by device.
The IP Catalog is also available in Qsys (View > IP Catalog). The Qsys IP Catalog includes exclusive
system interconnect, video and image processing, and other system-level IP that are not available in
the Quartus II IP Catalog. Note:
Use the following features to help you quickly locate and select an IP core:
• Filter IP Catalog to Show IP for active device family or Show IP for all device families.
• Search to locate any full or partial IP core name in IP Catalog. Click Search for Partner IP, to access
partner IP information on the Altera website.
• Right-click an IP core name in IP Catalog to display details about supported devices, installation location,
and links to documentation.
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