Forum Discussion

Altera_Forum's avatar
Altera_Forum
Icon for Honored Contributor rankHonored Contributor
14 years ago

# Invalid time string specified: in ModelSim

I'm using ModelSim Altera Starter Edition 6.6 for simulating some very simple designs. I started a new project, compiled and everything was ok. But when I had wanted to start simulation, I have opene...
Altera_Forum's avatar
Altera_Forum
Icon for Honored Contributor rankHonored Contributor
14 years ago

--- Quote Start ---

I'm getting a real bad headache with ModelSim. I'm kind of losing hope about using it.

--- Quote End ---

I've never had a problem with Modelsim under Linux or Windows.

How about this;

1) Download and install VirtualBox

2) Download and install Ubuntu 11.10 VirtualBox. I prefer the older Gnome interface, so follow this:

http://www.virtualhelp.me/linux/470-install-gnome-in-ubuntu-1110-oneiric-ocelot

3) Install Quartus and then Modelsim Altera-Starter-Edition

Just to be on the safe side, start with a 32-bit OS and 32-bit versions of the tools.

Cheers,

Dave