Download Questasim For Linux Direct

Happy simulating on Linux!

sudo apt update sudo apt install -y libxft2 libxmu6 libxext6 libx11-6 libxcb1 libxrender1 libfreetype6 libfontconfig1 libxss1 libxtst6 libxi6 libsm6 libice6 For RHEL/CentOS/Fedora:

mkdir -p ~/intelFPGA/questa_sim chmod +x questasim-linux_x86_64-202x.x.run ./questasim-linux_x86_64-202x.x.run --mode text --prefix ~/intelFPGA/questa_sim For GUI installer (if you have X11 forwarding): download questasim for linux

./questasim-linux_x86_64-202x.x.run Follow the prompts. When asked for license type, choose if using Starter Edition. Step 5: Set Up Environment Variables Add to your ~/.bashrc or ~/.profile :

vsim -c -do "verilog version; quit" You should see: Happy simulating on Linux

export QUESTA_HOME=~/intelFPGA/questa_sim export PATH=$QUESTA_HOME/bin:$PATH export LM_LICENSE_FILE=1717@localhost # only for floating license export MGLS_LICENSE_FILE=$LM_LICENSE_FILE Then reload:

QuestaSim Starter Version 202x.x ... To compile and simulate a tiny design: Step 5: Set Up Environment Variables Add to your ~/

If you’re working with SystemVerilog, UVM, or complex FPGA designs on a Linux workstation, Siemens QuestaSim is one of the most powerful simulators you can use. But getting the software legally and installing it on Linux can be confusing.