Altera Internal Memory (RAM and ROM) IP Core - Manual (Page 7)

IP Catalog and Parameter Editor
The Qsys IP Catalog (Tools > IP Catalog) and parameter editor help you easily customize and integrate
IP cores into your project. You can use the IP Catalog and parameter editor to select, customize, and
generate files representing your custom IP variation.
The Virtual Processing Image Suite is available only through the Qsys IP Catalog (View > IP Catalog).
Double-click any IP core name to launch the parameter editor and generate files representing your IP
variation. The parameter editor prompts you to specify your IP variation name, optional ports, architec‐
ture features, and output file generation options. The parameter editor generates a top-level .qsys file
representing the IP core in your project. Alternatively, you can define an IP variation without an open
Quartus II project. When no project is open, select the Device Family directly in IP Catalog to filter IP
cores by device.
Use the following features to help you quickly locate and select an IP core:
• Filter IP Catalog to Show IP for active device family or Show IP for all device families.
• Search to locate any full or partial IP core name in IP Catalog. Click Search for Partner IP, to access
partner IP information on the Altera website.
• Right-click an IP core name in IP Catalog to display details about supported devices, installation
location, and links to documentation.
Note: The IP Catalog and parameter editor replace the MegaWizard ™ Plug-In Manager in the Quartus II
software. The Quartus II software may generate messages that refer to the MegaWizard Plug-In
Manager. Substitute "IP Catalog and parameter editor" for "MegaWizard Plug-In Manager" in these
messages.
Upgrading VIP Designs in 14.0
In Quartus, if you open a design from a 13.1 or previous version that contains VIP components in a Qsys
system, Quartus will show a warning message with the title "Upgrade IP Components". This message is
just letting you know that VIP components within your Qsys system need to be updated to their latest
versions, and to do this the Qsys system must be regenerated before the design can be compiled within
Quartus. The recommended way of doing this with a VIP system is to close the warning message and
open the design in Qsys so that it is easier to spot any errors or potential errors that have arisen because of
the design being upgraded.
Related Information
Creating a System With Qsys
For more information on how to simulate Qsys designs.
Using the Parameter Editor
The parameter editor helps you to configure IP core ports, parameters, and output file generation options.
• Use preset settings in the parameter editor (where provided) to instantly apply preset parameter values
for specific applications.
• View port and parameter descriptions, and links to documentation.
• Generate testbench systems or example designs (where provided).
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