

It can be found in the folder where the Quartus software is installed, for example C: altera 12.0 quartus bin.

The quartus_sh executable is part of the Quartus software. The QSim tool can be invoked from a command window by using the command 'quartus_sh -qsim'. Beginning with the Quartus software v11.1, the QSim tool and Waveform Editor are bundled with the Quartus software. For Quartus software v10.1 and 11.0, the QSim tool and Waveform Editor must be installed separately by using the FPGA University Program Installer. Running simulations was done using a separate tool, Qsim. For Quartus software v10.1 through 12.1, the Waveform Editor tool could be used only to enter test inputs and set output signals to view. The simulator can be started from within the Waveform Editor, or by using the Altera Nativelink flow.

Test vectors created with this tool can be used in simulation of your circuits by running the ModelSim-Altera simulation tool. This is accomplished by selecting “File -> New -> University Program VWF”. Starting with Quartus software v13.0, the Waveform Editor tool for performing simulations can be opened from within the Quartus software. For more information, please see the FPGA University Program tutorial 'Introduction to Quartus Simulation'. A brief discription of the Waveform Editor tool with regards to different versions of the Quartus software is given below. The method of running the Waveform Editor tool has varied over the various releases of the Quartus software. The Quartus software comes with a Vector Waveform Editor tool to allow users to draw the test input signals for simulation and select which signal should be shown in the simulation results. The table below shows the latest version of the Quartus software that supports each of our FPGA boards. Select Start > All Programs > Altera > University Program > Simulation Tools > Altera U.P. Altera > University Program > Simulation Tools > QSim to open. Introduction to Simulation of Verilog Designs. The licensed commercial version of the Quartus Prime Standard and Pro Edition software is available for installation in university laboratory facilities. For use in teaching, the FPGA University Program recommends the Quartus Prime Lite Edition software, which does not require a license. The Quartus software is a complete CAD system for designing digital circuits.
