Software Modules

All subsequent software modules are written in C++14. Some make use of external libraries, e.g. Boost C++ Libraries, Qt, or Xerces-C++ XML Parser.

The coding style and conventions follow common Open Source standards, in particular Qt Coding Style and Qt Coding Conventions. Special focus was on perfect usability for the developers using the modules, hence they intentionally miss some recommended programming paradigms, e.g. information hiding.

Be aware that C++ has no stable ABI. You have to compile the modules in your development environment in order to use them. The KDE TechBase contains more information about Binary Compatibility Issues with C++.

ASAM::MDF

This module supports the MDF (Measurement Data Format) stream file format from ASAM. This is how ASAM describes the standard:

MDF (Measurement Data Format) is a binary file format which stores recorded or calculated data for post-measurement processing, off-line evaluation or long-term storage. MDF was originally developed as a proprietary file format in the 90s for use in the automotive industry, primarily for the areas of ECU development, calibration and testing. Since then, the format has evolved into a de-facto industry standard and is supported by many tools on the market, particularly by all leading tools in the measurement & calibration area. In 2009, MDF has been transferred to ASAM as an official industry standard.

As a compact binary format, ASAM MDF offers efficient and high performance storage of huge amounts of measurement data. MDF is organized in loosely coupled binary blocks for flexible and high performance writing and reading. Fast index-based access to each sample can be achieved by loss-free re-organization (i.e. sorting) of the data. Distributed data blocks even make it possible to directly write sorted MDF files. The file format allows storage of raw measurement values and corresponding conversion formulas, therefore raw data can still be correctly interpreted and processed by post-processing tools.

Since it became an ASAM standard, MDF has been developed in close alignment with other ASAM standards such as MCD-2 MC (ASAP2) or ODS. Consequently, ASAM MDF supports special data types and information particularly required in the automotive area, e.g. structures and arrays (curves/maps), bus events and synchronized video data.

Source: http://www.asam.net/nc/home/standards/standard-detail.html?tx_rbwbmasamstandards_pi1[showUid]=582

LIN

This modules supports the LIN (Local Interconnect Network) standard. This is includes support for the Node Capability Files (NCF) and LIN Description Files (LDF)

Vector::ASC

This modules supports the ASC (ASCII Log Files) stream file format from Vector Informatik. This is how Vector describes the standard:

You can log the bus traffic in ASC and BLF (Binary Logging Format) format to logging files. Afterwards you can replay theses logging files in the offline mode or by using the replay block.

Source: Documentation

Vector::BLF

This modules supports the BLF (Binary Log Files) stream file format from Vector Informatik. This is how Vector describes the standard:

Vector::DBC

This modules supports the DBC (CAN Databases) database file format from Vector Informatik. This is how Vector describes the standard:

The DBC file describes the communication of a single CAN network. This information is sufficient to monitor and analyze the network and to simulate nodes not physically available (remaining bus simulation). The DBC file can also be used to develop the communication software of an electronic control unit which shall be part of the CAN network. The functional behavior of the ECU is not addressed by the DBC file.

Source: Documentation