SCI-Compiler Installation and Setup Guide

This guide walks you through the complete setup process for SCI-Compiler.

Video Tutorial: https://www.sci-compiler.com/videotutorial/011-sci-compiler-setup/

1. Downloading SCI-Compiler link

Visit the official website: www.sci-compiler.com Navigate to the Download section.

Two versions are available:

To download, you must:

• Create or log in to a SCI-Compiler account (supports MyCaen or MyNuclearInstruments accounts)
• Enter your personal details
• Read and accept the End User License Agreement (EULA)
• Select the release and click Download

2. License Registration link

SCI-Compiler requires a license to compile projects. Without a license, it only works as a project viewer.

Click Licenses on the sidebar to check the license status. If there are no valid licenses, you have three options:

To redeem a coupon:

1. Go to the Licenses section
2. Paste your coupon code
3. Click Redeem
4. Once redeemed, your license will be activated

3. Installing SCI-Compiler link

Run the downloaded setup file (administrator rights required).

Accept the EULA.

Choose (or confirm) the installation folder.

Click Next → Install.

Note: The installation takes about 10 minutes.

At the end of the setup, drivers and the SciSDK library will be installed. SciSDK allows communication between your PC and the hardware (Python, C#, C++).

Ensure that all drivers are installed correctly:

1. Click Extract to open the driver wizard
2. Click Next
3. Accept the driver EULA
4. Click Finish
5. Repeat for all drivers

4. Activating the License in SCI-Compiler link

Start SCI-Compiler from the Windows Start Menu.

Note: On first launch, it may take longer than usual.

If no license is detected:

1. Open the License Manager

   

2. Click Sign In

   

3. Enter your email and password

   

4. Approve the request in the Authenticator

   

5. Select the license (trial or coupon) → click Use License

Your SCI-Compiler installation is now fully activated.

5. Creating Your First Project link

From the main menu, select Example Projects.

Choose a target system (e.g., DT1260).

Select an example (e.g., Digital Discriminator).

Save the project in a folder with no spaces or special characters.

Example: C:\SciCompiler\MyProjects

If prompted, upgrade the example to the latest version.

6. Remote Compilation link

Open your project → go to Compile → Start Remote Compile, and select Yes.

SCI-Compiler uploads the project to the cloud server.

You may be asked if you want to keep a copy of your source code on the server:

• Recommended: choose Yes to enable version history (similar to Git)

Enter a commit message (e.g., “First test compile”).

The compilation process will start on the server:

• You can monitor progress in SCI-Compiler’s console
• You can also follow it on the web interface under your account
• The server uses Vivado or Quartus for FPGA compilation

Tip: You can close SCI-Compiler while compiling. The process continues in the cloud, and results can be downloaded later from the web interface.

7. Retrieving the Results link

Once the compilation is complete, SCI-Compiler will notify you.

• Download the generated artifact (firmware file)
• Use the Flash Programming Tool to upload it to your board

On the web interface, you can check:

Summary link

You have now:

• Downloaded and installed SCI-Compiler
• Registered and activated your license
• Created and compiled your first example project

SCI-Compiler is now ready to use with your hardware.

Related Documents link

• What Is Scicompiler