Topics: Language syntax, data types, arithmetic, language operators and expressions, basic variables (strings, lists, and arrays), quoting, inline execution, control constructs, script-writing, and basic file I/O.

The attendee will learn everything necessary to write simple, stand-alone Tcl scripts such as those applicable to the use of modern EDA tools.

No advanced Tcl, graphical programming in Tk, or Tcl extension writing is included.