Starting the Quartus® Prime Software (quartus.exe) From the Command Line

The following options and examples can be used with quartus.exe from the command-line:

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Commands to Enter from a Linux or DOS Prompt

Description

quartus-regserver

Fixes system registry corruption or problems running the Quartus® Prime software by adding entries to the system registry that the Quartus® Prime software uses during operation. After the command completes successfully, you can start the Quartus® Prime software. Generally needed only at the time of installation.

quartus-reset_desktop

Resets the default settings for the Quartus® Prime GUI by restoring default dockable window position settings, toolbar position settings, and toolbar content. After the command completes successfully, you can then start the Quartus® Prime software. You can also type this command to fix problems relating to registry corruption (for example, if the GUI-relevant Quartus® Prime registry entries are corrupted).

quartus-h

Starts Quartus® Prime Help and displays this help topic.

quartus-?

Starts Quartus® Prime Help and displays this help topic.

quartus-help

Starts the Quartus® Prime software, then starts Quartus® Prime Help and displays this help topic.

quartus<file_name>.<extension>

Starts the Quartus® Prime software and opens the specified file. The Quartus® Prime software does not support wildcards in file names.

quartus<file_name>.qpf

Launches the Quartus® Prime software and opens the specified project. The Quartus® Prime software does not support wildcards in file names.

quartus<file_name>.qar

Launches the Quartus® Prime software and opens the Restore Archived Project dialog box. The Quartus® Prime software does not support wildcards in file names.