ModelSim SE GUI Reference - Parent Directory

Customizing the simulator GUI layout GR-261Customizing the simulator GUI layoutYou can customize the layout of panes, windows, toolbars, etc. This section discusseslayouts and how they are used in ModelSim.Layouts and modes of operationModelSim ships with three default layouts that correspond to three modes of operation.LayoutNoDesignSimulateCoverageModea design is not yet loadeda design is loadeda design is loaded with code coverage enabledCustom layoutsAs you load and unload designs, ModelSim switches between the layouts.You can create custom layouts or modify the three default layouts.Creating custom layoutsTo create a custom layout or modify one of the default layouts, follow these steps:1 Rearrange the GUI as you see fit (see "Rearranging the simulator GUI" (GR-263) fordetails).2 Select Window > Layouts > Save.3 Specify a new name or use an existing name to overwrite that layout.4 Click OK.The layout is saved to the .modelsim file (or Registry on Windows).Assigning layouts to modesYou can assign which layout appears in each mode (no design loaded, design loaded,design loaded with coverage). Follow these steps:1 Create your custom layouts as described above.ModelSim SE GUI Reference