Modelsim se reference manual

Unauthorized copying, duplication, or other reproduction is prohibited without the written. Mentor graphics reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this publication. It is divided into fourtopics, which you will learn more about in subsequent. For a complete list of available options, use the configure command addressed to the newly created widget. These procedures provide you with the necessary steps to accomplish labs when using vhdl. The modelsim graphical user interface gui provides access to numerous debugging tools and windows that enable you to analyze different parts of your design. Unauthorized copying, duplication, or other reproduction is prohibited without the. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of model technology. The terms and conditions governing the sale and licensing of. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a. Since force commands like all commands can be included in a macro file, it is possible to create complex sequences of stimuli.

Modelsim fli reference modelsim vhdl, modelsim vlog, modelsim lnl, and modelsim plus are produced by model technology incorporated. Useful options are foreground color fg, background color bg, width width, and relief relief. For example, they argument to vlog specifies the verilog source library directory to search for undefined modules. Modelsim command reference modelsim is produced by model technology incorporated. In both type of assignments, you can have either wire or. Modelsim vhdl, modelsim vlog, modelsim lnl, and modelsim plus are produced by model technology incorporated. This video provides an overview of mentor graphics modelsim software. This lesson provides a brief conceptual overview of the modelsim simulation environment. Note that as of this writing the current versions of various pieces of software mentioned in this document are. A can also be used to designate a dont care element when you search for a signal value or expression in the list or wave windows. The cdbg command provides commandline equivalents of the menu options that are.

Modelsim combines simulation performance and capacity with the code coverage and debugging capabilities required to simulate multiple blocks and systems and attain asic gatelevel signoff. You can force virtual signals um248 if the number of bits corresponds to the signal. The vcom command compiles vhdl source code into a specified working library or to the commands work library by default. This document is for information and instruction purposes. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not. This is vhdls analysis, again from ieee std 10762008. Modelsim command reference modelsim is produced by model technology, a mentor graphics corporation company. Mentor graphics reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this. If this screen is not available, you can display it by selecting help welcome. Download file pdf modelsim documentation changes have been made. Modelsim users manual modelsim is produced by model technology incorporated.

For example, the y argument to vlog specifies the verilog source library directory to search for undefined modules. For this reason modelsim does not allow command name abbreviations in macro files. 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. This guide provides you with stepbystep procedures in using modelsim to compile, link and simulate your vhdl or verilog source code design. 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. Conventions for command syntax syntax notation description. How to define generic value at compile time using modelsim. You will learn the essential skills needed to create a simulation environment and what tools are available to quickly debug the root cause of design failures. Documentation conventions the following conventions are used to define modelsim command syntax table 11. Inside always block, you can only assign to reg or variables not nets.

Unauthorized copying, duplication, or other reproduction is prohibited without the written consent of model technology. For more information about using project files, see the modelsim users manual. If you want the to be read as a dont care element, rather than a negative sign, be sure to enclose the number in double quotes. File and directory pathnames several modelsim commands have arguments that point to files or directories. The operating system support pages include release notes that describe known issues in the modelsimaltera software. You can use any properties belonging to tk button widgets. Copying, duplication, or other reproduction is prohibited without the written consent of model technology. Copying, duplication, or other reproduction is prohibited without the. Remember, as we add new commands some of the old shortcuts may not work. Comprehensive support of verilog, systemverilog for design, vhdl, and systemc provide a solid foundation for single and multilanguage design verification.