Modelsim exits with code 9

[Altera_Forum]

Hi 

 I have been try top simulate my design using modelsim. I get no warnings when the simulation starts but after a while I see the following in my terminal:  Fatal: (vsim-4) ****** Memory allocation failure. ***** Attempting to allocate 131072 bytes Please check your system for available memory and swap space. ** Fatal: vsimk is exiting with code 9.  I understand that it might be because the design is pretty big. But is there a way to circumvent this and simulate my design? How do I proceed? :(:( I really need the simulation to complete my project.   Kindly respond   Thanks sudheera

[Altera_Forum]

What platform are you running the simulation on (hardware and software)?

[Altera_Forum]

I am running it on modelsim ase. I do the analysis and synthesis of the RTL design (verilog HDL) on Quartus Prime software. Hope this answers the question.

[Altera_Forum]

Not even close. Let's try this again: 

 What operating system are you using? Windows XP, 7, 8, or 10? 32bit or 64bit? Or version of Linux (use 'uname -a')?  What hardware platform are you using? I'm guessing an Intel PC, but how much physical memory does it have?  What version of Quartus are you using? What version of ModelSim?

[Altera_Forum]

It means your machine does not have enough ram (and virtual ram) to complete the simulation.  

Do you have some large arrays in the design? Are you modelling DDR or something?