How do I create a executable and linking format (.ELF) programming file? - How do I create a executable and linking format (.ELF) programming file? Description The .elf file is generated by the Nios ® II IDE during the software build process. In most cases, the .elf file for your software project is located in the Debug directory or the Release directory created by the Nios II IDE. You can also create an .elf file in the Nios II software build tools flow. Custom Fields values: ['novalue'] Troubleshooting novalue False ['novalue'] ['novalue'] novalue novalue ['Programmable Logic Devices'] ['novalue'] ['novalue'] ['novalue']