Simulate the AI Engine Graph using the x86simulator - 2025.2 English - XD100

After the graph has been compiled, you can simulate your design with the x86simulator command. The x86 simulator is an ideal choice for testing, debugging, and verifying behavior because of the speed of iteration and the high level of data visibility it provides the developer. The x86 simulation does not provide timing, resource, or performance information.

However, prior to running simulation you must add the data files needed for the design. You need to add the data folder to the Sources folder in the aie_component using the following steps:

1. In the Vitis Components Explorer right-click the Sources folder of the aie_component

2. Import > Folders and browse to <tutorial_path>/05-AI-engine-versal-integration/data

3. Cick OK

After the data folder is added to the Sources, select the Run command in the Flow Navigator under the X86 SIMULATION heading. The Task window shows the results as “Simulation completed successfully…”