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@@ -37,7 +37,8 @@ The CMake build system can be used to generate build systems as well (see helper
 
 It's also possible to perform debugging with a normal Eclipse installation by installing 
 the TCF plugin. Still, it is necessary to install Vivado to get the toolchain for generating
-C++ applications.
+C++ applications. Alternatively you can download the toolchain 
+[from the cloud](https://eive-cloud.irs.uni-stuttgart.de/index.php/apps/files/?dir=/EIVE_IRS/Arbeitsdaten/08_Used%20Components/Q7S/Toolchain&fileid=422486).
 
 * Install Vivado 2018.2 and Xilinx SDK from https://www.xilinx.com/support/download/index.html/content/xilinx/en/downloadNav/vivado-design-tools/archive.html.
   Install the Vivado Design Suite - HLx Editions - 2018.2  Full Product Installation instead of the updates. It is recommended to use the installer.