Step 3: Specify Simulator Mode Settings

The Mode Simulator settings page allows you to specify which type of simulation should be performed. Two types of simulation are available: functional simulation and timing simulation. Functional simulation tests the logical operation of the design by simulating the behavior of flattened netlists extracted from the design files. Timing simulation uses a fully compiled netlist, which includes actual timing information, to test the logical and timing performance of the design.

To specify the timing simulation mode, follow these steps:

  1. In the Settings dialog box, select Mode under Simulator Settings. The Mode page appears.

  2. In the Simulation mode list, make sure Timing is selected. A description of timing simulation appears in the Description field.

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    Mode Page (Simulator Settings)


To continue the tutorial, proceed to Step 4: Specify Simulator Options.