Creating Altera libraries for simulation in Modelsim PE/SE

I have two tcl scipts that I use for the Full Version of Modelsim PE/SE.

One is for VHDL and the other is for Verilog.

These files are attched in Simulation.zip file

Its uses variables for pathnames so its easy to get working in your own environment.

1) open the tcl file

you will see the following entry

set path_to_quartus C:/Applications/Altera/61/quartus

you then replace path_to_quartus with the pathname on your pc/linux machine to where quartus is installed

2) choose a location where you want the vhdl/verilog libaries to be installed

eg

C:\Applications\Altera\61\quartus\eda\sim_lib\vhdl

C:\Applications\Altera\61\quartus\eda\sim_lib\verilog

3) run the vhdl script in C:\Applications\Altera\61\quartus\eda\sim_lib\vhdl

Once the script is run then you will have a set of pre-compiled libraries for both rtl and gate level simulations.

do the same for verilog

4) You will need to then create a modelsim.ini file in your project directory to point to these pre-compiled libraries

Hi

Nice scripts. If its of interest I have a "make" version for any Linux / Unix heads. :D

As long as you are setup for Quartus II the script will find all the sources needed using the QUARTUS_ROOTDIR env.

To Run :

make -f MakeAltLibs all/clean/build (runs clean build)

build Build all the libraries and creates a Modelsim.ini using vmap / vlib

clean Removes all the libraryes and cleans up (one thing you can't do with teh tcl)

all (default) runs clean then build

Normally I comment out the libs I don't need.

NB Make sure you use "real" tabs if you edit the script. ;)

Attached File...

https://www.alteraforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12

(renamed to .txt for upload)

(I find this really helps when I update QuII versions as it garentees the libs are right :cool: )

have fun

Altera does provide library setup scripts for both Verilog and VHDL. If you still haven't gotten your simulation environment up and running yet, you might want to check out the two tcl scripts here:

http://www.altera.com/support/examples/tcl/tcl-modelsim.html

FPGA King

That is the correct link to use however these scripts have not been amended for Cyclone III simulation models, only Stratix III.

The Simulation.zip file I posted in my first reply has been changed for both Cyclone III and Stratix III libraries.

Thanks

I just checked the Altera website. The scripts have been updated to account for both the CIII and SIII models as well. Here is the link: http://www.altera.com/support/examples/tcl/tcl-modelsim.html.

Thanks for all your help!