Description
While Quartus recommends LM_LICENSE_FILE usage, it also allows to use an explicit path to the license file in the License Setup. However, DSP Builder tracks the LM_LICENSE_FILE variable only.
Resolution
Please go to following links on how to setup LM_LICENSE_FILE Variable
http://www.altera.com/literature/manual/quartus_install.pdf http://quartushelp.altera.com/current/master.htm#mergedProjects/global/install/install_pro_specify_license.htm