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how to use modelsim-altera simulate rom with mif initial file

Altera_Forum
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‎09-26-2017 09:57 AM
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hi everyone: 

1. i use quartus 16.1 

2. i add a rom in my project, and use *.mif file to initial the rom 

3. in modelsim, the following error shows: 

Error: MIF contains illegal characterï 

i do not know what ï is  

i check the altera_mf.vhd in modelsim, it seems like the error comes from 

 

report "MIF contains illegal character" & m_line_buf(m_line_buf'low) 

 

but i can not figure out what m_line_buf(m_line_buf'low) is  

 

4. when i download my design to the board, it works , so i think the *.mif file is right
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Altera_Forum
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‎10-14-2017 07:02 AM
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keep asking for help

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Altera_Forum
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‎10-14-2017 11:38 AM
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Not sure if present Modelsim versions support *.mif format. I have always used *.hex initialization files in previous projects.

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