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How to Compile UVM Library for Questa Modelsim 2020?

Compiling the UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) library for Questa Modelsim can be a daunting task, especially if you're encountering errors while trying to set everything up. Many users face similar challenges, especially when it comes to ensuring all paths and dependencies are correctly configured. In this guide, we'll walk through a practical example of compiling the UVM library on Modelsim 2020, addressing common pitfalls and offering solutions.

The Problem: Compiling UVM in Modelsim

In this scenario, a user successfully installed Modelsim-Intel (the free 32-bit version available for Ubuntu 64-bit) but ran into issues when attempting to create a testbench using UVM. After downloading and extracting the UVM 2017-1.1 library, the user faced compilation errors due to missing path configurations.

Key Issues Identified:

Incorrect paths in the UVM_HOME environment variable.

Missing dependencies due to incorrect include directory settings.

Errors related to not locating .svh files when compiling.

The Solution: Step-by-Step Instructions

Let's break down the steps to successfully compile the UVM library.

1. Setting Up the Environment

First and foremost, ensure that your environment variables are configured correctly:

UVM_HOME should point to the directory containing the src folder and all necessary files. If it only points to the parent directory, you will face issues when the compiler looks for uvm_pkg.sv and its dependencies.

To set the UVM_HOME variable, include the following in your shell script (source.sh):

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2. The Compile Script

Your compile script is critical for successful compilation. Here’s an example of a correct compile script:

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Ensure that $(LIB_UVM) is properly defined as the library name you are targeting.

The paths to the .sv files are derived directly from the UVM_HOME variable.

3. Using Include Directives

In addition to setting up the UVM_HOME variable, you need to specify include directories correctly in your compile script by using + incdir+ $(UVM_HOME):

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This command ensures the compiler looks into the right directories for any included files.

4. Troubleshooting Compilation Errors

If you still encounter errors after setting the paths correctly:

Review the error messages closely. They often indicate missing files or folders relative to the paths specified.

Confirm that the structure of the extracted UVM files is intact, especially the presence of the required .svh and dependency files.

If issues persist, consider cleaning up existing compiled libraries and recompiling to start fresh.

Summary

When compiling the UVM library for Questa Modelsim 2020, always double-check your environment variable paths, use a well-structured compile script, and ensure include paths are properly set. Often, the errors encountered stem from simple misconfigurations that can be easily rectified once identified.

By following the steps outlined in this post, you should be able to address the common issues faced during this process and successfully compile your UVM library without any headaches!