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2.10.1.3. How to Use NativeLink to Specify Third-Party RTL Simulators
The following figure illustrates the high-level steps for using the NativeLink with Third-Party EDA RTL simulator.
Complete the following steps to specify the directory path and testbench settings for your simulator:
- On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click EDA Tool Options.
- Browse to the directory for your simulator. The following table lists the directories for supported third-party simulators:
Table 226. Simulator Path Simulator
Path
Mentor Graphics* ModelSim*
Mentor Graphics QuestaSim*
<drive>:\<simulator install path>\win32 (Windows)
/<simulator install path>/bin (Linux*)
Synopsys* VCS/VCS MX
/<simulator install path>/bin (Linux)
Cadence* Incisive Enterprise
/<simulator install path>/tools/bin (Linux)
Aldec* Active-HDL
Aldec Riviera-Pro
<drive>:\<simulator install path>\bin (Windows)
/<simulator install path>/bin (Linux)
- On Assignments menu, click Settings.
- In the Category list, under EDA Tool Settings, select Simulation.
- In the Tool name list, select your simulator.
- To enable your simulator, on the Tools menu, click Options and then click License Setup . Make necessary changes for EDA tool licenses.
- Compile your design and testbench files.
- Load the design and run the simulation in the EDA tool.
To learn more about third-party simulators, click on the appropriate link below.