Install the Efinity RISC-V Embedded Software IDE

About this task

Download the installer file in Efinity RISC-V Embedded Software IDE <version> from the Support Center.

To install the Efinity RISC-V Embedded Software IDE:

Windows

  1. Execute the installer file efinity-riscv-ide-<version>-windows-x64.exe to launch the installer.
  2. Follow the steps in the setup process.
  3. Install Efinity RISC-V IDE in a preferred directory or use the default directory c:\Efinity\efinity-riscv-ide-<version>\. Example, c:\Efinity\efinity-riscv-ide-2022.2.3\.

Linux

  1. Execute the installer file efinity-riscv-ide-<version>-linux-x64.run or run the installer using ./<installer run file>. Run the executable script with command:
    chmod +x <installer run file>
  2. Select either to install the RISC-V IDE for the current user or multiple users.
  3. Follow the steps in the setup wizard.
  4. Install Efinity RISC-V IDE in a preferred directory or use the default directory /home/user/efinity/efinity-riscv-ide-<version>. Example, /home/user/efinity/efinity-riscv-ide-2022.2.3/.
Note:
  • Efinix provides FREE licences for the Efinity software. Alternatively, when you buy a development kit, you also get a software license and one year of upgrades. After the first year, you can request a free maintenance renewal. The Efinity software is available for download from the Support Center. To get your free license, create an account, login, and then go to the Efinity page to request your license.
  • Efinix recommends you use the latest version of Efinity RISC-V Embedded Software IDE to ensure compatibility with Efinity software.