Specifications
The Properties button opens the Properties dialog box, which allows you to view and modify informa‐
tion about an individual file. In the case of a .elf, the Properties button provides access to the project reset
address, the flash base and end addresses, and the boot loader file (if any).
The flash programmer determines whether a boot loader is required based on the load and run locations
of the .text section. You can use the Properties dialog box to override the default boot loader configura‐
tion.
The Console Area
The console area shows results of settings and commands that you select in the command area. The
console area consists of the following tabs:
• The Information tab
• The Problems tab
• The Processing tab
The Information Tab
The Information tab shows the high-level changes you make to your flash programmer settings file.
The Problems Tab
The Problems tab shows warnings and error messages about the process of flash programmer settings file
creation.
The Processing Tab
When you program flash, the Processing tab shows the individual programming actions as they take
place.
Saving a Flash Programmer Settings File
When you have finished configuring the input files, locations, and other settings for programming your
project to flash, you can save the settings in a .flash-settings file. With a .flash-settings file, you can program
the project again without reconfiguring the settings. You save a .flash-settings file through the File menu.
Flash Programmer Options
Through the Options menu, you can control several global aspects of flash programmer behavior, as
described in this section.
Related Information
Nios II Flash Programmer User’s Guide
For more information about these features.
Staging Directories
Through the Staging Directories dialog box, you control where the flash programmer creates its script
and .flash-settings files.
Generate Files
If you disable this option, the flash programmer does not generate programming files, but programs files
already present in the directory. You might use this feature to reprogram a set of files that you have
previously created.
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2015.05.14
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Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface
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