Specifications

Related Information
Specifying the BSP on page 2-3
For more information about how the SBT also creates a folder to contain BSP project files.
Specifying the Project Template
Project templates are ready-made, working software projects that serve as examples to show you how to
structure your own Nios II projects. It is often easier to start with a working project than to start a blank
project from scratch.
You select the project template from the Templates list.
The hello_world template provides an easy way to create your first Nios II project and verify that it builds
and runs correctly.
Specifying the Project Location
The project location is the parent directory in which the SBT creates the project folder. By default, the
project location is under the directory containing the .sopcinfo file, in a folder named software.
To place your application project in a different folder, turn off Use default location, and specify the path
in the Project location box.
Specifying the Processor
If your target hardware contains multiple Nios II processors, CPU name contains a list of all available
processors in your design. Select the processor on which your software is intended to run.
Specifying the BSP
When you have finished specifying the application project in the first page of the Nios II Application and
BSP from Template wizard, you proceed to the second page by clicking Next.
On the second page, you specify the BSP to link with your application. You can create a new BSP for your
application, or select an existing BSP. Creating a new BSP is often the simplest way to get a project
running the first time.
You optionally specify the name and location of the BSP.
Specifying the BSP Project Name
By default, if your application project name is <project>, the BSP is named <project>_bsp. You can type in a
different name if you prefer. The SBT creates a directory with this name, to contain the BSP project files.
Related Information
Specifying the Project Name on page 2-2
For more information about how the BSP project names are subject to the same restrictions as application
project names.
Specifying the BSP Project Location
The BSP project location is the parent directory in which the SBT creates the folder. The default project
location is the same as the default location for an application project. To place your BSP in a different
folder, turn off Use default location, and specify the BSP location in the Project location box.
Selecting an Existing BSP
As an alternative to creating a BSP automatically from a template, you can associate your application
project with a pre-existing BSP. Select Select an existing BSP project from your workspace, and select a
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