How can I simulate FPGAs like simulating Microcontolers with Proteus?

Question

I design a circuit in a MaxPlus or write a Verilog codes for FPGA and I want to test my design circuit in a virtual world like testing Microcontolers in Proteus software.
How can I do it ? And do any one knows any software for this purpose ?

Answer 1

ModelSim is probably the best Verilog and VHDL simulator on the market. I've tried a few others, and I use ModelSim almost exclusively.
http://www.mentor.com/products/fpga_pld/simulation/modelsim_se/index.cfm

They have an evaluation copy that you can download (free).

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