The Node Finder is a search tool that allows you to find and use any node name in a compiled Quartus II project. You can search for specific node names or types of node names using custom or Altera-provided filters and other search criteria. You can limit the node name search to specific design entities, or you can search the entire project.

The Node Finder is also integrated with other editors, files, and windows in the Quartus II software. After performing a node name search, you can use drag and drop or the Copy and Paste commands to assign the node to an area on the device, or create an assignment using the node. A dialog box version of the Node Finder can also be opened from many of the editors and windows in the Quartus II software; the dialog box version of the Node Finder allows you to use search for a node and copy it directly to the editor or window.