How do I pass parameters through multiple levels of hierarchy of schematic files in the Quartus II Schematic Editor?

Description

To pass parameters through multiple levels of schematic files in the Quartus® II software, use the param primitive symbol located under <Quartus II installation directory>/quartus/libraries/primitives/other/param.

1. Insert the param symbol into your block design file
2. In the param Properties dialog box, set a name and value for the parameter
3. Assign the lower level block parameter to the name of the param symbol