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AR# 53351

How to create a .vcd file in Vivado XSIM?

Description

How do I create a .vcd file in Vivado XSIM?

Solution

Below are the steps to generate a .vcd file:
 
1.    Run the simulation.
 
2.    When the XSIM simulation window appears, enter these commands in the tcl console:
 
  1. open_vcd
  2. log_vcd [get_object /<toplevel_testbench/uut/*>]
  3. run *ns
  4. close_vcd

Linked Answer Records

Master Answer Records

Answer Number Answer Title Version Found Version Resolved
58882 Xilinx Simulation Solution Center - Design Assistant - Vivado Simulator - Behavioral Simulation N/A N/A
AR# 53351
Date 09/02/2014
Status Active
Type General Article
Devices
  • FPGA Device Families
Tools
  • Vivado Design Suite