How to create a string from a pre-processor macro

Question

I have a preprocessor macro that represents a hierarchical path into my design.

Example:

`define HPATH top.chip.block

I need to constru

Answer 1

I think this is what you're looking for.

`define HPATH `"top.chip.block`"
string hpath = `HPATH;

As toolic pointed out, the escape sequence %m will give you the current hierarchy when used in a $display statement so that may be a better option.