Using Tcl Commands - 2020.2 English

The Tcl commands and scripting approach vary depending on the design flow used. When using the Non-Project mode, the source files are loaded using read_verilog, read_vhdl, read_edif, read_ip, and read_xdc commands. The Vivado Design Suite creates an in-memory design database to pass to synthesis, simulation, and implementation. When using Project mode, you can use the create_project, add_files, import_files, and add_directories commands to create the project infrastructure needed to manage source files and track design status. Replace the individual “atomic” commands, synth_design, opt_design, place_design, route_design, and write_bitstream in the Batch flow, with an all-inclusive command called launch_runs. The launch_runs command groups the atomic commands together with other commands to generate default reports and track the run status. The resulting Tcl run scripts for the Project mode are different from the Non-Project mode. This tutorial covers the Project mode and Non-Project mode, as well as the Vivado IDE.

Many of the analysis features discussed in this tutorial are covered in more detail in other tutorials. Not every command or command option is represented here. To view the entire list of Tcl commands provided in the tools, consult the Vivado Design Suite Tcl Command Reference Guide (UG835).

This tutorial contains two labs that can be performed independently.