SVF File Extension

What is SVF file?

SVF is a file extension commonly associated with Serial Vector Format files. JTAG defined the Serial Vector Format format standard. Files with SVF extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with SVF extension are categorized as Data Files files. The Data Files subset comprises 1326 various file formats. Users are advised to use ISE Design Suite software for managing SVF files, although 2 other programs can also handle this type of file. On the official website of Xilinx, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theISE Design Suite software, but also about SVF and other supported file formats.

Programs which support SVF file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support SVF files. SVF files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with SVF extension?

Being unable to open files with SVF extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with SVF files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with SVF files.

Step 1. Install ISE Design Suite software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports SVF files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select ISE Design Suite or one of the recommended programs (for example, MicroStation, Integrated Software Enviroment) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download ISE Design Suite installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Xilinx, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of ISE Design Suite

If you already have ISE Design Suite installed on your systems and SVF files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why SVF files are not compatible with ISE Design Suite. The most recent version of ISE Design Suite is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign ISE Design Suite to SVF files

After installing ISE Design Suite (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open SVF files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the SVF file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where ISE Design Suite is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open SVF files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with SVF extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with SVF extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the SVF is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the SVF file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the SVF file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the SVF is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the SVF file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with SVF extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the SVF file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with SVF extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Serial Vector Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open ISE Design Suite

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with SVF extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Serial Vector Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with SVF files affecting older versions of given software.

Do you want to help?

If you have additional information about the SVF file, we will be grateful if you share it with our users. To do this, use the form here and send us your information on SVF file.