: Critical design tools that were missing or broken in 2020.1 were restored or repaired. This included bringing back the "Presets" option for Processing Systems and fixing an issue where software drivers were not generated for new AXI peripherals. GUI and Visualization : A notable fix addressed a java.lang.IllegalArgumentException that prevented the Vivado GUI from launching on systems with multiple displays. Source Control Integration
xlcm (Xilinx License Manager) segmentation fault when adding a .lic file. Fix:
source /path/to/ar76034_vivado_2020.2.tcl patch_vivado xilinx vivado 20202 fixed
When working with third-party reference designs, avoid using "master" or "main" branches. These are often bleeding-edge and may have compatibility issues with specific Vivado versions. Instead, use release branches explicitly tagged for your Vivado version.
Run the Python patch script using your local Python environment: python y2k22_patch.py . : Critical design tools that were missing or broken in 2020
A known bug in the 2020.2 synthesis engine causes unexpected failures during the "Running Synth Design" phase, often throwing generic error codes without a clear log explanation. The Fix: Apply the Y2K22 Patch
AMD limits active technical web installer hosting authentication to a rolling . Because Vivado 2020.2 is past this lifecycle window, the lightweight web installer executable can no longer successfully handshake with the download servers. The Solution: Single-File Download (SFD) Instead, use release branches explicitly tagged for your
For users on the cutting edge, this version added specific "ease-of-use" enhancements:
A significant change in Vivado 2020.2 was the removal of older version 1.0 board files for VCK190_es and VMK180_es boards from the Xilinx Board Store. These board parts were incompatible with the 2020.2 release, causing errors when users attempted to target them. The solution required downloading updated ES board files (version 1.1 or later) from the XHub repository and retargeting projects to the new board files. This change highlighted the importance of keeping board files synchronized with tool versions—a lesson many users learned the hard way.
write_checkpoint -force drops your XDC constraints. Fix: Always reapply constraints after checkpoint:
When exporting simulation scripts for third-party simulators, Vivado 2020.2 may generate broken scripts or fail to compile simulation libraries. The Fix: Adjust Target Simulator Language Open your project in Vivado. Click under the Project Manager tab. Select Simulation from the sidebar.