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Simulating with the graphic interface
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Simulating with the graphic interface
The Load Design dialog box is activated when the Load Design button is selected
from the Main window toolbar.
Four pages - Design, VHDL, Verilog, and SDF - allow you to select various
simulation options.
You can switch between pages to modify settings, then begin simulation by
selecting the Load button. If you select Cancel, all selections remain unchanged
and you are returned to the Main VSIM window; the Exit button (only active
before simulation) closes ModelSim. The Save Settings button allows you to save
the preferences on all pages to a do (macro) file.
Compile before you simulate
To begin simulation you must have compiled design units located in a design
library, see "Creating a design library"
(4-44).
VSIM command options
Options that correspond to vsim
(CR-148) commands are noted within parentheses
in the text below, i.e., Simulator Resolution (-t [<multiplier>]<time_unit>).