3 Workflow Comparison
(Ask a Question)Both ModelSim and QuestaSim use the same basic two-step flow. Microchip recommends the
two-step flow for migration, as it aligns with Libero's existing workflow. The only required
change is adding -voptargs to the vsim command, which forwards optimization
arguments to the internal vopt step. The three-step flow provides finer control over the
optimization process and is preferred for advanced use cases.
The following table describes the simulation-phase command comparison.
| Phase | ModelSim ME | QuestaSim ME | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile | vlog/vcom | vlog/vcom | Identical |
| Simulate | vsim | vsim | Identical |
| Optimize | N/A | vopt (default enabled) | QuestaSim enables vopt flow by default |
Note: QuestaSim has vopt flow enabled by default, but ModelSim ME does not
include vopt.
