This tutorial is a quick guide for basic function of this software. Graphical code coverage tool speeds design debugging. Activehdl is an integrated environment designed for development of vhdl designs. To perform the simulation in the activehdl software. How to save and recall the signal order, font heightcolor, signal dividers named rows,and signal groups in the waveform from a previous simulation run. Accelerated waveform viewer presenting simulation data stored in the binary. Getting started with activehdl batch mode application. This shows you visually which states are active with the waveform logic at that exact moment on the waveform timeline. Accelerated waveform viewer presenting simulation data stored in the binary simulation database. In order to view the contents of the simulation database, a waveform configuration awc file. Aldecs active hdl is a nice ms windows based simulator for vhdlverilog.
Along with debugging and design entry tools, it makes up a complete system that allows you to write, debug and simulate. Active hdl simulation tutorial university of california. How to simulate designs in activehdl application notes. Standard waveform viewer editor displaying simulation results saved in the. If there is an event in any deltatime then the system changes state dependent on that event. Simulation input based on waveforms edited by the user.
Active hdl, like all vhdl simulators does not trace signals, it traces events. Hdl simulators are software packages that simulate expressions written in one of the. This page is intended to list all current and historical hdl simulators, accelerators, emulators, etc. Drag signals of interest from the structure tab of the design browser to the waveform window. Hdl simulators are software packages that simulate expressions written in one of the hardware description languages. Activehdl provides a macro command language for manually entering simulation commands, such as forcing signal values, assigning formulas and executing simulation steps. Activehdl student edition is a mixed language design entry and simulation tool offered at no cost by aldec for students to use during their course work. The accelerated waveform viewer is a high performance tool dedicated to reading and graphically presenting simulation data. Leaving waveforms from previous simulations open may cause activehdl to not simulate or to do something other than what you would expect. Activehdl student edition is a mixed language design entry and simulation tool. For synopsys vhdl synthesis tutorial, please refer to relative classes offered by dr. Using stimulators with the accelerated waveform viewer. Several recent releases of activehdl were equipped with an optional, standalone accelerated waveform viewer, asdb waveform.
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