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14 years ago

how to pass an array of generic in Modelsim

I have a design with an array of data as its generic: entity XXX is generic (A : real_array(0 to 1); B : natural); ..... (real_array is a predefined data type of an arr...

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14 years ago

You cannot set array generics from the command line - from the Modelsim Reference manual under the VSIM command:

"Limitation: In general, generics/parameters of composite type (arrays and records) cannot

be set from the command line."

So you're kind of stuck. Is there any reason you're setting them from command like and not just giving them a default value?