5.23.6 Generating a SmartDesign Component

Before your SmartDesign component can be used by downstream processes, such as synthesis and simulation, you must generate it.

To generate a SmartDesign component, from the SmartDesign menu, choose Generate or click . This will generate a HDL file in the directory <libero_project>/components/<library>/<yourdesign>.

The generated HDL file will be deleted when your SmartDesign design is modified and saved to ensure synchronization between your SmartDesign component and its generated HDL file.

Generating a SmartDesign component may fail if there are any DRC errors. DRC errors must be corrected before you generate your SmartDesign design.