modelsim version

[Altera_Forum]

Hello there, 

 Which version of ModelSim works with Quartus II V15.0? Does modelsim SE 6.6c works? I would like to simulate with IP cores such as PCIE and DDR2 controllers. I would like to use a standalone Modelsim and invoke the simulation on a different machine. The QuartusII is installed on machine A, and the Mentor software is installed on machine B. I need to compile necessary libraries before simulation. So which version of ModelSim should i use?   Thanks.

[Altera_Forum]

I also installed the altera-modelsim with the Quartus II full package. Do i need other license file except the Quartus II license file to get to use the altera-modelsim? I got errors as :  

Error: Can't launch ModelSim-Altera Simulation software -- make sure the software is properly installed and the environment variable LM_LICENSE_FILE or MGLS_LICENSE_FILE points to the correct license file.  I am using a linux machine.

[Altera_Forum]

Afaik, you should be able to use any version, but you need to recompile the libraries for each modelsim version. Modelsim is independent of quartus.

[Altera_Forum]

Thank you for you rply.  

If I point the simulation tool to modelsim_ase/bin, I still have above errors. I though the altera-modelsim starter version doesn't need any other special license files. But this error kept popping up. Do you happen to know why? Thanks!!

[Altera_Forum]

--- Quote Start ---  Afaik, you should be able to use any version, but you need to recompile the libraries for each modelsim version. Modelsim is independent of quartus.  --- Quote End ---    Once I recompiled everything and try to run an simulation example generated with PCIE avalon-MM module. The simulation ran for days so I guess something went wrong. How long typical is needed to simulate modules such as PCIE or DDR2 controller?

[Altera_Forum]

Modelsim ASE is limited to 10k lines of code IIRC, any more than that and it will run at super slow speed.  

For PCIE or DDR2 controller I expect this 10k limit will easily be reached. I suggest you use a paid for licenced version.