6027 - Modelsim: How do I convert macro from AHDL to Modelsim since Crosslink IP simulation script is based on Aldec?

Please try the following notes for converting .do files from Aldec to Modelsim: Convert AHDL do file to Modelsim do file
1. Update the generated AHDL main *_run.do file and replace AHDL work library with Modelsim work library creation steps.

Example: Crosslink Pixel2Byte (p2b_sample)
$>: /sim/aldec/p2b_sample_run.do

Comment or delete:
#-- Simulation work library creation --
cd "C:/Users/lbeloso/Documents/TEMP/package/p2b_sample/pixel2byte_eval/p2b_sample/sim/aldec"
workspace create pixel2byte_space
design create p2b_sample_design
design open p2b_sample_design

Add the following:
##-- Modelsim work library creation

vlib work
vdel -lib work -all
vlib work

2. Update the generated AHDL sub *_rtl.do file.This is the file called under do command of the main *run.do file.

Example: Crosslink Pixel2Byte (p2b_sample)
$>: /sim/aldec/pixel2byte_rtl.do

2.1. For vlog command:
- Remove arguments: -v2k5 and *lifmd_black_boxes-aldec.vp

Example:
Original: vlog -v2k5 +define+PIXWIDTH=24 +define+DSI_TEST1 $diamond_dir/cae_library/simulation/blackbox/lifmd_black_boxes-aldec.vp $diamond_dir/cae_library/ ...
New: vlog +define+PIXWIDTH=24 +define+DSI_TEST1 $diamond_dir/cae_library/ ...

2.2. For vsim command:
- Replace "vsim +access +r " with "vsim -L work -L pmi_work -L ovi_lifmd "

Example: Original: vsim +access +r top
New: vsim -L work -L pmi_work -L ovi_lifmd top

2.3. For wave command:
- Replace "wave //${design_inst}_inst/*" with "view wave" and "add wave /*"

Example: Original: wave /top/${design_inst}_inst/*
New: view wave add wave /*

How to run in Modelsim
1. Open Modelsim
2. Run the updated *_run.do file Example: do /_run.do

Notes:
- Make sure that you are using Diamond version that supports Modelsim (i.e. Diamond 3.12)
- Make sure that "diamond_dir" variable in the *_run.do file points to the correct diamond version

Related Articles
How to convert Active-HDL simulation to ModelSim?
Here is the conversion guide using the pixel-to-byte IP as a sample for the ModelSim script: 1. Update the generated AHDL main *_run.do file and replace the AHDL work library with Modelsim work library creation steps. Example: Crosslink Pixel2Byte ...
1200 - Simulation: ALDEC Active-HDL: How can I recompile my testbench without restarting Active-HDL from ispLEVER tool? <br><br>
Simulation: ALDEC Active-HDL: For convenience, users may want to make changes to a testbench without exiting Active-HDL. To do this will require the recompiling of the testbench, and restarting the simulation. The simplest way to recompile the ...
6123 - Simulation tool: Does Lattice still provide license for Aldec Active-HDL?
Description: Our contract with Aldec has ended and we no longer support Active HDL licensing. In 2020, we have sent out a notification to existing ActiveHDL users about our migration to Mentor’s ModelSim simulator tool. We sincerely apologize if you ...
5399 - Aldec Simulation: No MIPI data after executing the run simulation and #KERNEL errors occur 
Description: When using the Aldec Simulator, the following errors can occur when simulating MIPI. #KERNEL: ERROR : Fff: Clock after input divider is out of range #KERNEL: ERROR : Fvcout: Clock before output divider is out of range #KERNEL: ERROR : ...
2385 - Modelsim:  After executing the orc_cmpl.bat ModelSim VHDL library compilation script, why do I get errors about unexpanded library elements when I compile my design?
The following online software documents explain how to compile the VHDL source library files for the stand-alone ModelSim flow: from the Lattice Diamond software tool: select Help-> Lattice Diamond Help. In the new pop-up web browser, select ...

6027 - Modelsim: How do I convert macro from AHDL to Modelsim since Crosslink IP simulation script is based on Aldec?

6027 - Modelsim: How do I convert macro from AHDL to Modelsim since Crosslink IP simulation script is based on Aldec?

Related Articles

How to convert Active-HDL simulation to ModelSim?

1200 - Simulation: ALDEC Active-HDL: How can I recompile my testbench without restarting Active-HDL from ispLEVER tool? <br><br>

6123 - Simulation tool: Does Lattice still provide license for Aldec Active-HDL?

5399 - Aldec Simulation: No MIPI data after executing the run simulation and #KERNEL errors occur&nbsp;

2385 - Modelsim:&nbsp; After executing the orc_cmpl.bat ModelSim VHDL&nbsp;library compilation script, why do I&nbsp;get errors about unexpanded library elements when I compile my design?

5399 - Aldec Simulation: No MIPI data after executing the run simulation and #KERNEL errors occur

2385 - Modelsim: After executing the orc_cmpl.bat ModelSim VHDL library compilation script, why do I get errors about unexpanded library elements when I compile my design?