A project is a container for design files, and for vhdl projects is equivalent to a library and has the requirement that the name be the same as the library name. The project has a similar directory structure to the suite.

1. design : Contains the all of the design files for this project. All files located in this directory or subdirectories are included.
2. script : Created for Future Use
3. doc : Created for Future Use
4. test : Created for Future Use

Creating a New Project

Project Creation is handled by a wizard, but must be stored directly underneath the projects folder of the suite, or linked to this location.

1. Right click on the projects directory to bring and select New->Hardware Project from the Menu or if not in the Hardware Perspective select New->Other followed by Hardware/Hardware Project

   

2. Create the project with the same name as the library

Adding Design Files

Adding Design files like all other file structure operations can be handled by using wizards. All files which are considered to be design files must be located under the design directory in this project.