A processor can write its state to an external state cache. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention a Generator Framework provides a common set of standards and APIs through which designs may be input. In an embodiment of the present invention, the damaged feet of a dunnage platform are removed and the resulting dunnage platform deck is shipped to a desired site whereupon molded feet are attached to the dunnage platform deck and the dunnage platform generated from the deck and molded feet is used for shipping cargo. The synchronous subset is executed in a single execution transaction context.