VHDL File Extension

What is VHDL file?

Full format name of files that use VHDL extension is Quartus II VHDL Design. Altera defined the Quartus II VHDL Design format standard. Files with VHDL extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. VHDL file format, along with 574 other file formats, belongs to the Document Files category. The most popular software that supports VHDL files is Quartus II design software. Quartus II design software software was developed by Altera, and on its official website you may find more information about VHDL files or the Quartus II design software software program.

Programs which support VHDL file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support VHDL files. Files with VHDL extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with VHDL extension?

Problems with accessing VHDL may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with VHDL extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with VHDL files.

Step 1. Get the Quartus II design software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening VHDL files is that no program that can handle VHDL files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Quartus II design software developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support VHDL files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Quartus II design software installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Altera website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Quartus II design software to the latest version

You still cannot access VHDL files although Quartus II design software is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Quartus II design software installed, it may not support VHDL format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Quartus II design software.

Step 3. Associate Quartus II VHDL Design files with Quartus II design software

After installing Quartus II design software (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open VHDL files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the VHDL file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Quartus II design software is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open VHDL files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected VHDL file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with VHDL extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the VHDL file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the VHDL file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the VHDL file for viruses or malware

If the VHDL is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. VHDL file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the VHDL file’s structure is intact

If you obtained the problematic VHDL file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with VHDL extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Quartus II VHDL Design file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Quartus II design software

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with VHDL extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Quartus II VHDL Design files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the VHDL files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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