Specifications

CHAPTER 2: LICENSING ALTERA SOFTWARE
INTRODUCTION
23 ■ ALTERA SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND LICENSING ALTERA CORPORATION
Introduction
This chapter describes Altera software licensing options and procedures. To
set up your license for Altera software, follow these steps:
1. Select a licensing option, which are described in “Licensing Options”
on page 23.
2. Obtain a license file as described in “Obtaining a License File” on
page 27.
3. Set up the license file as described in “Setting Up the License File” on
page 40.
4. If you are using a network license, set up the FLEXlm license manager
server as described in “Upgrading or Setting Up a License Manager
Server” on page 53.
Licensing Options
Altera provides specific licenses for each Altera software product. These
licensing options are described in this section.
When you purchase a Quartus II software license, the license file supports
the version of the Quartus II software you purchase, all previous versions,
and all versions released within a year of the purchase date. You can use the
version of the Quartus II software you purchase, and all related software,
including the ModelSim-Altera Edition software, SOPC Builder, and IP
library, indefinitely.
Supported Licensed Software
An Altera software subscription enables the following software:
■ Quartus II software (including SOPC Builder software and IP Library)
■ ModelSim-Altera Starter Edition software
■ MAX+PLUS II software