How do I enable the SignalTap II logic analyzer when compiling my project using the command line?

To compile your project with the SignalTap™ II Logic Analyzer from the command line, first run the following command:

quartus_stp <project> --stp_file <file>.stp --enable

This command will take the information from your SignalTap II file (.stp) and add it into the Quartus II Settings File (.qsf). Then compile your project as normal.

For example, if you run a script that calls each process, add quartus_stp as the first line

quartus_stp <project_name> --stp_file <file>.stp --enable
quartus_map
quartus_cdb --merge
quartus_fit
quartus_sta
quaruts_asm

If you compile your project using the single line --flow method, (quartus_sh --flow compile <project_name>), add the quartus_stp call before it.

To remove the SignalTap II logic analyzer from your project, use the --disable switch.

quartus_stp <project_name> --stp_file <file>.stp --disable