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Development Software
Visual Designer Studio
Build FPGA systems visually with Visual Designer Studio. Connect AXI IP, import RTL, and automate system generation with reusable Tcl workflows.
Overview
The Visual Designer Studio is the next-generation system integration tool built to simplify and accelerate FPGA designs. It provides a highly visual and intuitive environment that enables quick automation and connection of IP blocks, data flow visualization, and improving productivity.
Benefits
Connectivity
- AXI-based IP interfaces & bridges
- Smart connectivity and connection automation
Intuitive Views
- Full Integration with Quartus & consolidated IP catalog
- GUI/Block-based Design Entry with drag and drop capabilities
- Improved global address map view & editing
- Enhanced connectivity view for processor and peripheral flows
IP-Centric Development
- Seamless RTL import and system generation with templates for Verilog, VHDL and SystemVerilog
- New streamlined TCL API and enhanced TCL commands for system creation and canvas action capture
- Exportable TCL flow for fast system recreation and automation
Demo Videos
Visual Design Studio Overview
Discover how Visual Design Studio streamlines FPGA development with an intuitive visual interface that simplifies design creation, integration, and system implementation.
Common Questions
Evaluate it when supported projects benefit from visual AXI connectivity and Tcl recreation. Verify IP compatibility and migration support first.
Expose clear supported interfaces and parameters, then use the documented import templates. Validate clock, reset and handshake behavior.
Check interface type, widths, protocol attributes and clock/reset associations. Add only documented bridges or adapters where required.
Exported Tcl can recreate system assembly. Version the script together with imported RTL, IP versions and project constraints.
It helps expose connectivity and missing paths before compilation. Verify bandwidth, arbitration and clock crossings with implementation and simulation results.