Section 1: Create a Waveform File for Simulation

You can create Vector Waveform Files (.vwf) with the Quartus II Waveform Editor to use as stimuli for simulation. VWFs describe the simulation input vectors and simulation outputs as graphical waveforms. You can also specify vector stimuli in a text-based Vector File (.vec). The Quartus II software allows you to open vector source files either in text or waveform format.

NOTE If you are already familiar with creating VWFs with the Quartus II Waveform Editor, you can reduce the time required to complete this tutorial by following the instructions in Copying the Altera-provided Vector Waveform File, rather than creating the file from scratch.


If you want to learn how to create the VWF yourself, proceed to Step 1: Create a New Vector Waveform File.