Library Name Change
The kernel shared library required by Xilinx Simulator Interface (XSI) to call functions is renamed in Vivado 2025.1. The library is located at <Vivado Installation Root>/lib/<platform> where <platform> is lnx64.o or win64.o.
The library name has been changed from librdi_simulator_kernel.so (Linux) to libxv_simulator_kernel.so (Linux) and librdi_simulator_kernel.dll (Windows) to xv_simulator_kernel.dll (Windows).
Installer Changes
Starting with the 2025.1 release, the folder structure of AMD tools has been
optimized for improved usability. The previous directory structure, Vivado /<Version>, has been revised to <Version>/Vivado. This change is designed to offer
greater ease of use for users managing multiple versions of our products. Additionally,
some folders have been elevated to a parallel level with our product, minimizing
duplication across multiple products and thereby reducing the overall installation size.
Also please be aware that uninstalling a product from a destination will result in the
removal of all products installed in that location.
The 2020.2 release introduced the new HLS product with support for both the AMD Vitis™ unified software platform and the AMD Vivado™ tools. From 2025.1 release, HLS is integrated with AMD Vitis. You would notice the Vitis folder for even Vivado installations. You will need to update any custom setup scripts from the previous release.
The AMD 2025.1 settings.sh scripts automatically handle this.