User`s manual

The [Project] section in the .mpf file
ModelSim Xilinx User’s Manual Projects and system initialization 3-37
• A .mpf project file may be updated with current tool settings, whereas a .ini file
is used for initial tool defaults. A .mpf project file also maintains changes to
project settings.
The [Project] section in the .mpf file
Sections within the .ini and .mpf files contain variable settings for libraries, the
simulator, and compilers. The .mpf file includes an additional [Project] section
located at the bottom of the file that contains one or more variables. These
variables can be found in Appendix A - ModelSim Variables.
Project operations
The ModelSim user has the ability to perform the following operations on a
project:
Create: File > New > New Project
New - Inherit default settings from the current .ini file (must specify project
name and working directory). Creates a fresh project file. Opens the new
project.
Copy - Use an existing project, but change working directory. Copies all
dependant files/libraries that are specified relative to the working
directory. Absolute library paths are unchanged in the copied project file.
Opens the new project.
Open: File > Open > Open Project
Open an existing project (change working directory, read settings from
project file).
Edit: Options > Edit Project
Allows you to edit an existing project (specify HDL source files, add and
configure libraries, edit build scripts).
Delete: File > Delete > Delete Project
Deletes a specified project file. User must confirm relative file references
and working directories. Absolute Library paths can also be optionally
deleted.