Model Technology Xilinx Edition II ModelSim User Manual

About this manual

This manual describes the features, operation, and configuration of ModelSim Xilinx Edition II, a hardware description language (HDL) simulator. It covers licensing information, supported standards, and the overall workflow for creating and managing simulation projects.

Key sections include project creation, design library management, VHDL and Verilog simulation, system tasks, waveform viewing, graphical interface usage, Tcl scripting, and advanced topics such as Standard Delay Format (SDF) annotation and Value Change Dump (VCD) handling. The document also provides reference tables for variables, shortcuts, and message formats.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Projects
• Design Libraries
• VHDL Simulation
• Verilog Simulation
• System Tasks
• WLF Files and Virtual Objects
• Graphic Interface
• Standard Delay Format (SDF)
• Tcl and Macros

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the version of the ModelSim Xilinx Edition II manual?

The manual is version 5.7c.

Who produces ModelSim?

ModelSim is produced by Model Technology, a Mentor Graphics Corporation company.

What file format does ModelSim use for waveform data?

ModelSim uses WLF (Wave Log File) format for waveform data.

Can the manual be printed by the end‑user?

Printing is allowed only for the number of copies corresponding to the number of licenses purchased.