File extension VHDL
| File type | Quartus II VHDL Design |
| Developer | Altera |
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What is a VHDL file?
VHDL is an extension specific to files related to a specialized logic device design software called Quartus II. VHDL are files where the code is stored in a language specially developed for this tool, which allows the implementation of circuits and logic circuits and their components. Technically, it is a plain text file that can be handled by any editor.
VHDL files can be the basis for creating physical chips such as memory modules, processors or motherboards.
Program(s) that can open the .VHDL file
Windows
How to open VHDL files
If you cannot open the VHDL file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports VHDL among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the VHDL file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the VHDL format files
The inability to open and operate the VHDL file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Quartus II VHDL Design file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a VHDL file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the VHDL file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the VHDL from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the VHDL format
- The VHDL file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the VHDL file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a VHDL file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the VHDL file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the VHDL file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the VHDL file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 12/30/2021
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.VHDL) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected VHDL file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the VHDL file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. VHDL) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.