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18 years ago

VHDL syntax error at <name>_inst.vhd----

In QuartusII 7.1 (web) I have created a megawizard component <name>. When I compile the design it gives me a warning that it cannot analyse the file <name>_inst.vhd because it does not exist. After I...
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18 years ago

Do not list <name>_inst.vhd at "Project --> Add/Remove Files in Project".

As the last page of the MegaWizard says, this file is an instantiation template file. You can use its contents as a starting point for the instantiation in your own VHDL file.

The <name>.cmp file is similar. You can copy its contents to your own VHDL file for the component declaration.