Training Insights – Tcl Scripting Course for Beginner and Advanced Users

Tcl is a versatile scripting language used in automation, testing, networking, and more. Tcl plays a crucial role in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools used in the VLSI industry.

Leading EDA tools rely on the TCL scripting language to automate design flows, customize tool behavior, and streamline chip design processes. TCL provides a straightforward interface for performing various tasks with EDA tools, interactively performing multiple functions with the tool.

Whether you are a VLSI engineer, ASIC/FPGA designer, or a student aspiring to enter the semiconductor industry, mastering Tcl will give you a significant edge.

This course covers the following modules:

• Course overview
• Tcl basics
• Mathematical expressions and procedures
• Control flow
• Strings
• Lists, arrays, and dictionaries
• FileIO and program access
• Regular expression
• Advanced Tcl scripting

This course starts with an introduction that explains high-level information about the Tcl language, such as its features, primary applications, and usage in EDA tools.

Then, it covers the basics of the Tcl language, such as syntax, commands, variables, and the command evaluation process. This is followed by mathematical operations, procedures, and various control flows.

After that, strings, which is the basic datatype of the Tcl language, are covered, along with various string operations supported by the language.

Then, the lists, arrays, and dictionaries are explained with associated examples and operations. This is followed by the files, related operations, and Tcl processes.

Finally, regular expressions and concepts used in advanced Tcl scripting are explained.

This Tcl course is a creation from the old combined Tcl/Tk course. It has an audio transcript for self-paced learning. Stay tuned for the Tk course, which will also be released soon.

The course is available here on the Cadence ASK (formerly Cadence Learning and Support) page:

You can also find a variety of troubleshooting videos covering a multitude of topics on Cadence ASK.

For questions and inquiries or issues with registration, reach out to us at Cadence Training.

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