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Performing a Functional Simulation with DVE & QuickSim II Software

You can perform a functional simulation of a Design Architect schematic with the Mentor Graphics Design Viewpoint Editor (DVE) and QuickSim II software before compiling your project with the MAX+PLUS® II Compiler.

NOTE: If you wish to functionally simulate a hierarchical design that uses multiple design entry methods, you should use QuickHDL Pro rather than QuickSim. Refer to Performing a Functional Simulation with QuickHDL Pro Software for more information.

To functionally simulate a Design Architect schematic, go through the following steps:

  1. Be sure to set up your working environment correctly, as described in Setting Up the MAX+PLUS II/Mentor Graphics/Exemplar Logic Working Environment.
  2. Create a Design Architect schematic that follows the guidelines in Creating Design Architect Schematics for Use with MAX+PLUS II Software.
  3. In the Navigator window, select your project's folder, press Button 3, and choose Open max2_fve to start DVE. DVE checks the design and creates a viewpoint (called altera_fsim by default) for functional simulation with QuickSim II software.
  4. Select the altera_fsim icon, press Button 3, and choose Open max2_qsim from the Navigator window to start the QuickSim II software. You can also start the QuickSim II software by typing max2_qsim  at the UNIX prompt.
  5. Set the appropriate options and simulate your design.
  6. Use the ENWrite utility to generate an EDIF netlist file that can be imported into the MAX+PLUS II software, as described in Converting Design Architect Schematics into MAX+PLUS II-Compatible EDIF Netlist Files with the ENWrite Utility.
Go to: Go to Compiling Projects with MAX+PLUS II Software in these MAX+PLUS II ACCESSSM Key topics for related information.
Last Updated: August 28, 2000 for MAX+PLUS II version 10.0
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