Using .do files with ModelSim (10.3a)

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Here is the (brief) context for my question :

I am working in VHDL (with Microsemi's Design Suite, Libero) and I use ModelSim to simulate my work. To that extent, I use a classic VDHL TestBench and, to save time, a .do Macro File. This .do Macro file contains very basic commands such as "restart" or deleting/adding waves.

Even if I'm not expecting much from such a file, it would be convenient for me to include in it more actions, that I have to perform by hand with the Graphical Interface like, something that I use quite a lot : combining signals into a custom bus. This action is very simple to do in Modelsim's graphical interface but I can't find anywhere how to perform this in a .do Macro File.

So my question is :

Where can I find some good documentation regarding these ModelSim's .do Macro Files? Or am I missing the point about the use of these files? Is it relevant to use it in sich a way?

I really hate to ask this kind of question here but, even if I was able to find some info here and there on various websites, I found nothing significant. I have been through quit a lot of ModelSim help documents or user guides but it almost always focused on the graphical interface.

scary_jeff scary_jeff · Accepted Answer · 2015-01-15T13:00:15

You can find a command reference manual for your ModelSim version here: www.microsemi.com/document-portal/doc_view/134097-modelsim-command-reference-manual-v10-3a.

You should also be able to find this and other documentation in ModelSim under "Help" > "PE Documentation - PDF Bookcase" (substitute 'PE' for the edition you are running).

You should see all the usual commands like 'add wave'. These can be used in .do files, and TCL script files.

Using .do files with ModelSim (10.3a)

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