To set up a ModelSim project with the ModelSim interface

  1. If you have not already done so set up the ModelSim working environment.
  2. Start the ModelSim software.
  3. To specify the project directory:
    1. On the File menu, click Change Directory.
    2. In the Choose a Directory dialog box, type the path to the project directory in the Directory Name box.
      or

      In the Look in list, select the project directory.

    3. Click Open.
  4. To create a new work library:
    1. On the File menu, point to New and click Library. The Create a New Library dialog box appears.
    2. Under Create, click a new library and a logical mapping to it.
    3. In the Library Name box, type the library name.
    4. In the Library Maps to list, select the work library.
    Note: When you run the ModelSim software independently from the Quartus® Prime software, you should name your library work.