Intel Agilex® 7 Device Security User Guide

ID 683823
Date 7/07/2023
Public
Document Table of Contents

6.7. Specifying Correct Path to the Key

Error

Error (19516): Detected Programming File Generator settings error: Cannot find 'key_file'. Make sure the file is located at the expected location or update the setting.sec
Error (19516): Detected Programming File Generator settings error: Cannot find 'key_file'. Make sure the file is located at the expected location or update the setting.

Description

If you are using keys that are stored on the file system, you need to ensure that they specify the correct path for the keys used for bitstream encryption and signing. If the Programming File Generator cannot detect the right path, the above error messages display.

Resolution

Refer to the Quartus Prime Settings .qsf file to locate the correct paths for the keys. Make sure you use relative paths instead of absolute paths.