Creating and Appending Boundary-Scan Files

SVF, STAPL, and XSVF files contain both programming instructions and configuration data, and are used by ATE machines and embedded controllers to perform Boundary-Scan operations.

Note Only SVF and XSVF files can be appended.

Note SVF and XSCF files describe operations on devices in a specific boundary-scan chain. You cannot append SVF or XSVF file that describe accessing devices in a variety of boundary-scan chains of differing composition.

To Create or Append a Boundary-Scan File with a Cable and Board Connection

Double-click Boundary-Scan in the Configuration Modes tab.
Right-click to select Initialize Chain and assign files to the detected devices.
Right-click on the Workspace and select Output File Type, then the type of Boundary-Scan file you want to create or append (i.e. SVF, STAPL, XSVF).
If you are creating a file, name and save your Boundary-Scan file to a directory.
If you are appending a file, select the file from the directory in which you have it saved.

Note STAPL files cannot be appended.

What to Expect

A dialog appears stating that all operations will be written to the selected file.

To Create a Boundary-Scan File without a Cable and Board Connection

Double-click Boundary-Scan in the Configuration Modes tab.
Right-click in the Workspace and select Add Xilinx Device.
Once you have added a device, right-click on the Workspace and select Output File Type, then the type of Boundary-Scan file you want to create or append (i.e. SVF, STAPL, XSVF).
If you are creating a file, name and save your Boundary-Scan file to a directory.
If you are appending a file, select the file from the directory in which you have it saved.

What to Expect

A dialog appears stating that all operations will be written to the selected file.