VCS MX compilation command help:
(1) Unified use model for all design topologies :
vcs [libname.]<Top Module_Or_Entity_Or_Config> [compile opts]
(2) Two step use model for pure verilog design only :
vcs <source_files> [compile opts]
where frequently used [compile opts] are,
[-debug][-debug_access+all][-o <log_file_name>][+rad][-cm][-sdf][-P <pli tab>]
For more information,
About the use model (1), Please refer chapter [4] in VCS MX User Guide or
About the use model (2), Please refer chapter [3] in VCS User Guide or
Type vcs -help
[zbw@zbw 2016]$ verdi
bash: verdi: command not found...