So, start by creating a new directory somewhere else on your computer and change your working directory there. As this directory is my installation path, this is certainly not a directory where I would want to work with my simulation projects. The example above shows my default working directory after I start ModelSim Altera Edition for the first time. To view the path of your current working directory, type the pwd command in the ModelSim command window: ModelSim> pwd When you work with ModelSim, it always has the context of a current working directory. This will be our default view for a later tutorial on Advanced VHDL Simulation. Required default libraries for advanced VHDL simulation When you start up ModelSim Altera Starter Edition, you are greeted with the Library view, showing all the pre-compiled libraries as delivered with the simulator:įig 3. It has mixed-language support, supports VHDL-2008, and with their free edition you may run any number of instances. The scope of VHDL use clauses and VHDL library clausesįor advanced VHDL verification, the ModelSim Altera Starter Edition is an excellent option.
You may also find this book on Google Books. Also, I suggest you read the following posts on the Sigasi website: Ashenden’s excellent book “The Designer’s Guide to VHDL” and then read chapter 5.4 on the subject. This article is about understanding libraries in ModelSim, and how to tweak their location and visibility.īefore proceeding, you should have a proper understanding of the concept of libraries in VHDL.
#Modelsim xilinx library verification#
This is a follow-up to my article “Advanced VHDL verification on a budget”.