Simulation Using ModelSim Commands

Step 1: Setup

• Create a new project from File. 

• Set the Project Location and Project Name.

• Click the Add Existing File button to choose the files for this project.

     

Step 2: Compilation

• After selecting the files for the project, we need to compile them.

Step 3: Simulation

• After successful compilation, we need to simulate the design.                 

vsim -voptargs=+acc work.testbench

• To see the waveform

add wave -position insertpoint \

sim:/<pin_path_name>

• To see the waveform in a new window

view -new wave

add wave -position insertpoint \

sim:/<pin_path_name>

• If we want to invoke the schematic view, we need to use the -debugDB switch.    

vsim -debugDB -voptargs=+acc work.testbench

• To quit the simulation,      

quit -sim