ModelSim licence problem

[madalin1990]

I have a problem with my Modelsim license.I have recently(less than a month) intalled a student version of modelsim,more exactly modelsim 10.1 PE student edition.It worked fine for a while,but now when i try to simulate it says it cannot because the license has expired.
I'm surprised because in the mail i received it says that the license is available for 180 days.

 

[nandhu015]

Did you ever changed time/date recently (after installing modelsim).

This may trigger license expiry i guess..

 

[jeffrey samuel]

Is MODEL SIM a share ware or what I ill have to do once the license expires

PS I am yet to try it out in a licensed version
And also do say whether it is better to use the student version or buy it online for the full version

 

[madalin1990]

No ,I do not think that the date has been modified.Other must be the cause.
No,ModelSim is not a shareware.Is just that the owners want students to learn using it,so they offer a free limited version of the program.Obviously,if you buy it ,you will unlock all of this program features.

 

[ads_ee]

Modelsim is not shareware and requires either a valid node locked or floating license.

If you want to buy a full version better be prepared to spend $10K (US) for it. Modelsim is not cheap. If you really can spend $$$ for a simulator try Aldec they have some versions that are around $5K (US) last time I looked.

Regards,
-alan

 

[jeffrey samuel]

Thanks guys you cleared me out will first test using student version then go for the real one