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15 years ago

Problem >> How to install modelsim in redhat

hi friends

I have a Problem for install modelsim in redhat linux.I installed it deficultly (becuase i m new in linux) and downloaded modelsim from altera site.(modelsim starter edition)

so, i have 10.1_modelsim_ae_linux.sh and redhat.

altera tutorials says:

tar -xf modeltech-altera-unix-<version number>.tar

cd modelsim/unix

./install.ms

Its worked for me.ad my problem is how could I run it?

./vco

./vsim

./modelsim

didnt worked for my. how could i run it?

Thanks

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    Altera_Forum
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    15 years ago

    this path:

    cd modelsim_ase/linuxaloem

    When i type:

    ./vsim

    this error generate:

    Unable to find the license file. It appears that your license file environment variable (e.g., LM_LICENSE_FILE) is not set correctly.

    Unable to checkout a license. Vsim is closing.

    ** Fatal: Invalid license environment. Application closing.

    I downloaded from atera site
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    15 years ago

    i am able to start ModelSim-ASE for 10.1 (6.6c) and run vcom without a license. at what point do you see the license error?

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    15 years ago

    you're not the first one to report that. i will see if i have starter edition installed anywhere so i can try for myself

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    15 years ago

    Thaks so much,

    I use starter edition but this error was generated.

    Unable to find the license file. It appears that your license file environment variable (e.g., LM_LICENSE_FILE) is not set correctly.

    Unable to checkout a license. Vsim is closing.

    ** Fatal: Invalid license environment. Application closing.