Xilinx .XCO = Altera's ???

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When creating an IP with Xilinx a .xco file is generated that lists all of the parameters the core uses. Does Altera generate a similar file?

I can't find one. The closest thing is the Matlab file when "some" information can be obtained.

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matlab has nothing to do with what you are after.

Unlike the mess of xilinx and its cluttered files. Altera generates a vhdl wrapper (or verilog) and can be used for synthesis or sim