Getting into ModelSim with Quartus II

[Altera_Forum]

I am using Quartus II version 11.1 and ModelSim software separately at this time. Since vector waveform files are not available for version 11.1, I had to continously switch between the two. But, I noticed there is a section when the new project wizard comes up for third party software, and ModelSim is one of the selections in the menu. It would be great if I can have some insight on the third party freeware availabe for Quartus II version 11.1 available, and how they work. Also, how to import files between the two without having to always open files on disc while both are running separately. How to use the .vwf files in ModelSim for results in Quartus II, and the .vhdl files in Quartus II fo results in ModelSim and vice versa. I thought there sholud be a way to do that since Altera has been suggesting to use ModelSim since about the 9.1 version. Thanks for everything.

[Altera_Forum]

Even though Quartus allows you to automatically start Modelsim, you still have to use the tools as separate GUIs. All that Quartus does is setup some of the Modelsim environment for you. Once you understand Modelsim, that feature of Quartus is not so important. 

 I've posted a tutorial on the Wiki:  http://www.alterawiki.com/wiki/using_the_usb-blaster_as_an_sopc/qsys_avalon-mm_master_tutorial  Inside that tutorial, it shows how you would use Modelsim from Quartus, and then shows how to create scripts that automate simulation and synthesis.  The tutorial is written using SystemVerilog, but don't let that put you off. I'll write a VHDL version when I get a chance. I used SystemVerilog since that is what the Altera IP uses.  Cheers, Dave