ModelSim PE Student Edition Information

Important Information
- To download and install ModelSim PE Student Edition, you must complete all three of the following steps.
- You must be connected to the Internet for the entire download, installation and license request processes.
- You must have an active email account where the license.dat file will be sent.

Step 1 - Download the Latest Software
- You must be logged in as the administrator on the computer you are installing ModelSim PE Student Edition.
- To begin the process, download the software from the FTP server by completing the ModelSim PE Student Edition license
  agreement form from the downloads tab.
- Select the FTP link provided on the confirmation page and downloaded the .exe file.

Step 2 - Install the Software
- After the file downloads completely, double-click on the exe file to start the installation process.

Step 3 - Complete the License Request Form
- At the end of the installation process, select Finish and a browser window will invoke with the License Request form
  ^{** Note - clicking on an existing license request link from your browser bookmark or from a link posted on the web - WILL NOT WORK.}
- Complete the form with all fields and select Request Student Edition to submit
- Once you complete the license request form, your ModelSim PE Student Edition license file will be emailed to you,
  together with instructions for installing the license file.
  ^{** Note -the license.dat file email may get caught in your Spam or Junk mail folder. If you do not receive the email within a few minutes, check your spam folder.}
Important Information about your Installation
- License files are valid only for the current installation of the software on the computer on which the software is installed.
- If you need to re-install the software on a computer, you must go through the entire process of download, installation and
  submission of the license request form.
- If for any reason you need a new license file you must go through the entire process of download, installation and
  submission of the license request form.

Upgrade to Mentor Graphics' Higher Education Program
- For applications requiring the highest simulation performance and advanced verification capabilities, students may access
  Mentor Graphics most advanced design and verification tools, including ModelSim SE and Questa Advanced Functional
  Verification, through their college’s membership of Mentor Graphics’ Higher Education Program.
- View the Higher Education Program Details and learn how your institute can apply.