Launch Vitis

Select the dropdown corresponding to your operating system, below.

Windows: Open Vitis through the start menu or desktop shortcut created during the installation process.

Linux

Open a terminal and run the following commands. The install path is /opt/Xilinx by default.

source <install_path>/Vitis/2020.1/settings64.sh
vitis

Note: Regardless of OS, if Vivado is open, Vitis can also be launched through the Tools → Launch Vitis toolbar option.

Upon launching Vitis, a dialog will appear where a workspace must be chosen. The workspace is the directory where all of the projects and files for the application being developed will live. If a folder that does not currently exist is chosen, it will be created. Choose a workspace and click Launch to finish launching Vitis.