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verilator: Create XML output about the design (files, modules, instance hierarchy, logic and data types) to feed into other tools.
$ verilator --xml-output -Wall ${path-to-output-xml}
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The command "verilator --xml-output -Wall ${path-to-output-xml}" is used to run the Verilator tool with specific options.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "verilator": This is the name of the Verilator executable.
  • "--xml-output": This option instructs Verilator to generate an XML file as the output. The XML file contains information about the design hierarchy, modules, ports, signals, etc.
  • "-Wall": This option enables all warning messages to be displayed during Verilator's analysis and compilation process. It helps to identify potential issues or mistakes in the design.
  • "${path-to-output-xml}": This is the path where the output XML file will be saved. You should replace "${path-to-output-xml}" with the actual file path and name where you want to save the XML file.

By executing this command, Verilator will analyze and compile a Verilog codebase and generate an XML file with design information while displaying all warning messages.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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