Recommended for simulating all intel fpga designs intel arria fpga, intel cyclone fpga, and. Modelsim users manual modelsim is produced by model technology incorporated. Modelsim vhdl, modelsim vlog, modelsim lnl, and modelsim plus are produced by model technology incorporated. In addition to supporting standard hdls, modelsim increases design quality and debug productivity. These tcl scripting examples illustrate how to set up altera simulation libraries with modelsim sepe versions and how to perform simulation. Even though you dont have to use projects i n modelsim, they may ease interaction with the tool and are useful for organizing files and specifying simulation settings. The cdbg command provides commandline equivalents of the menu options that are. Modelsim pe users manual electrical and computer engineering. Copying, duplication, or other reproduction is prohibited without the written consent of model technology. Modelsim s awardwinning single kernel simulator sks technology enables transparent mixing of vhdl and verilog in one design. For example, they argument to vlog specifies the verilog source library directory to.
After a short search i found the modelsim user manual that describes the usage of libraries on the pages 277 till 283. This document is for information and instruction purposes. Modelsim pe student edition licensing failure due to one or more problems with the license key such as. Unauthorized copying, duplication, or other reproduction is prohibited without the written consent of model technology. The number or copies that may be printed is limited t o the number of licenses. For example, the y argument to vlog specifies the verilog source library directory to. Modelsim pe student edition is intended for use by students in pursuit of their academic coursework and basic educational projects. For example, they argument to vlog specifies the verilog source library directory to search for undefined modules. For example, the y argument to vlog specifies the verilog source library directory to search for undefined modules. The modelsim online video provides a quick overview and demonstration of using the modelsimaltera simulator with the quartus prime software. For the windows platform, you must install the compilers manually. Mentor graphics reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this publication without prior notice, and the modelsim pe users manual iowa state. You must have the proper files and library setup in order to use the commands necessary to. The modelsim online video provides a quick overview and demonstration of using the modelsim altera simulator with the quartus prime software.
Maybe some experienced verilog developer can explain this better. Mentor graphics reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this publication without prior notice, and the reader should, in all cases, consult mentor graphics to determine whether any changes have been made. For more complex projects, universities and colleges have access to modelsim and questa, through the higher education program. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not. Modelsim is a simulation and debugging tool for vhdl, verilog, systemc, and mixedlanguage designs. Note the configure modelsim simulator process appears when you specify modelsim as the project simulator and you do not have modelsim installed correctly or configured in ise. Modelsim pe student edition is not be used for business use or evaluation.
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of model technology. Modelsim packs an unprecedented level of verification capabilities in a costeffective hdl simulation solution. Note neither the prompt at the beginning of a line nor the key that ends a line is shown in the command examples. Modelsim pe student edition licensing issue stack overflow. The only configuration that i had success was changing the compatible configuration for all users setting the compatible mode to windows98me and giving administrator permissions.
File and directory pathnames several modelsim commands have arguments that point to files or directories. Modelsim peplus reference manual vhdl, verilog, and mixedhdl simulation. Modelsim pe student edition is a free download of the industry leading modelsim hdl. The graphical user interface is powerful, consistent, and intuitive. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a. Mentor graphics reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this publication without prior notice, and the. I have written some vhdl code which compiles fine in quartus prime lite edition.
Verify that you have administrator rights to the windows 8 or lower based pc you plan to install modelsim pe student edition upon. Id now like to setup a test bench in order to simulate the code. This lesson provides a brief conceptual overview of the modelsim simulation environment. Mentor graphics reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this publication without prior notice, and the modelsim pe user s manual iowa state. The software supports intel gatelevel libraries and includes behavioral simulation, hdl test benches, and tcl scripting. After modelsim is installed and configured in your ise session preferences, all applicable modelsim simulation processes and properties are available to you in the. Refer to systemc simulation in the users manual for more details. Also i do not know if the altera modelsim version can be used to simulate xilinx hardware as i only work with plain modelsim. The last step of the installation will launch a web browser window to the student edition license request page. Xilinx ise provides an integrated flow with the model technology modelsim simulator which enables simulation to run from the xilinx project navigator graphical user interface.
Modelsim reference manual this document is for information and instruction purposes. Currently as of jan 5,2012 the latest version of modelsim pe student edition is 10. Modelsims awardwinning single kernel simulator sks technology enables transparent mixing of vhdl and verilog in one design. Start a new quartus project using the project wizard and choose sums as the name of design and top module. It is divided into fourtopics, which you will learn more about in subsequent. Modelsim pe student editioninstalling steps for usc students ee101ee457 1 installing modelsim pe student edition 10. Modelsim eese users manual university of cambridge. Modelsim reference manual home college of computing. The modelsim intel fpga edition software is a version of the modelsim software targeted for intel fpgas devices. Its architecture allows platformindependent compile with the outstanding performance of native compiled code.
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