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Command reference

Command reference

The complete command reference for all ModelSim commands is located in the

ModelSim EE/SE Command Reference. Command Reference cross reference page numbers are prefixed with "CR", i.e., "ModelSim Commands"

(CR-9)

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Text conventions

Text conventions used in this manual include:

italic text

bold text

monospaced type

The right angle (>) path separators

UPPER CASE provides emphasis and sets off filenames, path names, and design units names indicates commands, command options, menu choices, package and library logical names, as well as variables and dialog box selection monospace type is used for program and command examples is used to connect menu choices when traversing menus as in: File > Save examples will show either UNIX or Windows path separators - use separators appropriate for you operating system when trying the examples denotes file types used by ModelSim, i.e., DO, WLF, INI, MPF, PDF, etc.

What is an "HDL item"

VHDL

Verilog

Because ModelSim works with both VHDL and Verilog, “HDL” refers to either

VHDL or Verilog when a specific language reference is not needed. Depending on the context, “HDL item” can refer to any of the following: block statement, component instantiation, constant, generate statement, generic, package, signal, or variable function, module instantiation, named fork, named begin, net, task, or register variable

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