Keyword: LIBRARY

The library keyword identifies a library. The library statement is a context clause used to identify libraries from which design units can be referenced.

A library statement includes—in this order—the reserved word "library" followed by a list of library logical names.

Example

    library std_logic_1164;   -- Use the IEEE 1164 standard library

Using a library clause makes a named library visible to the working environment.  However, to use a design unit from within that library, a "use" statement must also be included specifying the design unit to be used.

All design units automatically include the following implicit library clause:

    library STD, WORK;

LRM

    11.2

See also

  Use

  Partitioning Features

  Design Libraries