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An A2L file is a standard file format specified by the ASAM MCD-2MC (ASAP2) workgroup. It describes the interfaces, measurements, and parameters of an Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
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The Absolute Value Bar Chart allows you to get an overview of the signal values and and to identify the signals which exceed a lower or upper limit at the given point in time.Each signal value is represented by a vertical bar. The signals are sorted alphabetically by the signal names.
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An AFF file stands for Associated File Format. It is shown in the File Explorer as a combined entry for a bus trace file and a bus description file.
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As opposed to a discrete signal: a signal which can take any value out of a value range.
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Setting by which a cursor in the oscilloscope has a variable time stamp and a fixed screen position, i.e. the cursor remains always in the visible area.
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Data type consisting of any number of identical individual elements. The conversion formula for the array applies equally to each of the elements.
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ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) stands for a textual measure file format. It contains one timeline and for each signal at every time stamp a value, if needed an interpolated one.
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The BLF format (Binary Logging Format) is a binary file format. It is often used to record data from automotive Bus systems like CAN, LIN and Ethernet.
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As opposed to analog signal: a discrete signal for which exactly two specific values are defined.
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Connection line used to define a region in a scatter plot.
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Virtual signal resulting from the mathematical and/or logical combination of one or more input signals and/or constants.
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View used for creating and maintaining calculated signals and function instances.
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Variable type which can be modified by a user or an algorithm. These variables will be used within a control system to define a certain behavior.
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CAN with Flexible Data rate. CAN FD is based on the CAN protocol as specified in ISO 11898-1. CAN FD is able to achieve an effective data-rate by allowing longer data fields.
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CDF stands for Calibration Data Format (ASAM standard). It stores calibration parameters of different data types, the physical values and unit. CDF files is an XML-based format, which can be easily validated, edited, imported and exported by calibration tools and XML editors.
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Item that combines data from a data source, meta data (descriptions and comments) and visualization (layers, instruments, variable selection, property settings).
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Hierarchical view of a configuration and its elements, also providing management functions such as copy, paste, delete, create new, rename.
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A comma-separated values (CSV) file is a delimited text file that uses a comma to separate values. Each line of the file is a data record. Each record consists of one or more fields, separated by commas.
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Part in the graphical view of the oscilloscope to analyze y values, differences to other cursors, and time values.
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A curve is the graphical representation of two physical quantities. The curve is displayed as a line in a two-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system.
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This file is a binary file format for measurement data (MDF). This format is used to store, exchange and analyze measure data for automotive system development purposes. MDF files contain so-called meta-information like user, company, project, file comments etc.
Typically for MDF format version V3.x the file extension *.dat is used. For MDF format version V4.x, the file extensions *.mdf or *.mf4 are used.
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Physical, binary or hexadecimal representation of a signal.
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The Delta Bar Chart instrument provides a quick overview of the deviation from the average value of many signals in parallel. The deviation of each signal is shown as vertical bar wherein the zero line represents the average of all signal values for the defined point in time. Additional ... for the minimum and maximum deviation are displayed to facilitate the overview.
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As opposed to analog signal: a signal for which only a defined number of specific values is possible.
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View used for creating and maintaining rules for shorten long variable names.
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DXL stands for a textual measure file format. It contains only real data, i.e. only data that has actually been recorded, and no interpolated data.
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Point by which the shape of a bound in the scatter plot is defined.
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Data type which is based on a verbal conversion formula (i.e. certain value ranges are mapped to certain output strings).
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A point in time at which a change or a specific situation happened. Events can be recorded in a measure file (e.g. a pause event, a comment event, a calibration activity, etc.), or are detected during analysis phase by defining a condition which turns true or false.
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Instrument type that is used to find certain events for analysis by evaluating a search condition.
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Used to reduce the size of MDF measurement files. MDA compresses according to the compression methods defined in the ASAM standard for MDF V4.x file formats.
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View listing all opened containers (e.g. MDA configurations) and the assigned files. This view is used for managing file assignments.
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Measure file formats can be textual and binary. Textual formats are: ASCII, CSV, DXL, TSV, MRF. Binary formats are: DAT, MDF4. Label file fomat includes purely variable names and some meta information: LAB
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ASAM file reduction for MDF V4 (According to ASAM MDF V4 standard also known as 'File reduction'.). Indexed measurement files enable signal curves to be drawn more quickly in the oscilloscope because only the significantly smaller amount of indexed data needs to be read out rather than the individual measured values. The indexing process itself ensures that no outliers (, i.e. individual extreme values) are lost in the process.
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FMU stands for Functional Mock-up Unit (FMI standard). The file contains a model that can be used as predefined calculation model for a function instance.
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In the Functions docking window predefined calculations can be used. By assigning measure signals to the expected inputs, the outputs are calculated and can be used for further analysis.
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Instrument type that is used to display GPS data (i.e. GPS tracks constituted of the signals latitude and longitude) in a map.
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The histogram allows to graphically display the results of a simple classification of the samples from one signal as vertical bars.. For the classification the numeric value of the sample is used. Therefore only numeric scalar data types are supported.
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View providing additional information, e.g. on results of actions performed by the software (errors, warnings, logging details).
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Widget used for visualizing or editing data (e.g. oscilloscope or table).
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View listing all instruments that are available for use in the software.
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Constructing intermediate values between measured sample points.
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Text file containing a selection of signals, and optionally raster information, that can be used as a filter in an INCA Experiment Environment.
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Tabs used for displaying instruments.
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Icon for each instrument type at the bottom of the layer that allows to quickly select the instrument to be shown in the foreground.
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Mode of the time slider in which the scale around the slider is magnified.
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A map is the graphical representation of a characteristic that depends on two physical quantities. The map is either displayed as a set of curves or as a surface in a three-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system.
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Icon that shows the particular position in the track.
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This file is a binary file format for measurement data (MDF). This format is used to store, exchange and analyze measure data for automotive system development purposes. MDF files contain so-called meta-information like user, company, project, file comments etc.
Typically for MDF format version V3.x the file extension *.dat is used. For MDF format version V4.x, the file extensions *.mdf or *.mf4 are used.
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File containing measure data (independent from the actual file format, e.g. MDF).
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Placeholder for a variable which can usually not be influenced directly (i.e. calibrated); often used for showing the effects of calibration activities or environmental conditions. The placeholder does not include the actual samples.
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MRF stands for "Measure data refiller format". It is a textual (ASCII based) file format. In the data block, each line starts with an index (row counter) followed by the time stamp. The time line can be a merged raster from all signals rasters or, optionally, a resampled raster. At every time stamp a signal value is given, if needed with an interpolated value, which is the reason for "refiller" in the file format name.
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Status of signals that are not contained in a measure file, e.g., after replacing the measure file. In this case, no measure data can be displayed.
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Instrument type for displaying graphically the course of signals over time.
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A phasor instrument is used to visualize and analyze AC (alternating current) quantities such as voltage, current and phase angle. It displays these quantities as phasors, i.e. rotating vectors that represent waveforms in a simplified, static form.
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View used for setting and maintaining the appearance and behavior of the instrument and axes properties.
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Toolbar that contains a set of commonly used commands. By default, it is located in the upper left-hand corner.
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Time interval between the individual samples, given in ms.
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Set of toolbars located on different tabs.
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Individual value of a signal measured at a certain time stamp.
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Graphical elements which appear when individual measured value can be differentiated in an oscilloscope.
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Instrument type displaying values for typically two variables for a set of data. The data is displayed as a collection of not connected points in order to detect correlation of signals or value distribution.
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Circle with different segments, which appears in drag and drop situations and allows to select one of various options, for example axis assignments when dropping signals in the oscilloscope.
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Measure variable including the measured data (samples); usually stored in a measure file.
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Line in the oscilloscope displaying the course of sample values.
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The Signal Distribution Chart is an instrument for statistical analysis. The chart is calculated based on the signal values at a given point in time. In the chart, the height of each bar represents the number of signals that fall within the defined value range of the respective bucket.
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List of signals that are assigned to an oscilloscope (later on maybe also for other instruments). The signal list is a separate widget showing signal values (e.g. values at the cursors) and some meta information. It can also be used for showing/hiding the signal.
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The Sortable List allows to identify quickly the signals with the highest deviation from the average value or the highest resp. lowest absolute value.
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Instrument type displaying the statistical properties of numeric signals (e.g. average, minimum, maximum, and standard deviation)
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String signal is, for example, a user comment during recording.
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Part within an oscilloscope which its own y axes and signal assignment. All strips of an oscilloscope share the same x axis.
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Indicator used for marking the common time stamp when synchronizing different instruments.
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Instrument type that is used to inspect the precise value of a signal for a specific time stamp.
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Horizontal scale in the coordinate system of an oscilloscope in yt representation which is used to determine the value of a point in the dimension of time.
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View used for aligning data from different measure files with regard to time.
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Control used for navigating on the time axis, including zooming functionality.
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Header of an instrument showing the name of that instrument.
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Section which provides access to software function via icons.
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Information on a concrete object (e.g. a measure file or an icon) that is shown when hovering over that object.
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Path travelled by a vehicle shown as a route in the map.
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A tab-separated values (TSV) file is a delimited text file that uses a tabulator to separate values. Each line of the file is a data record. Each record consists of one or more fields, separated by tabulators.
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Generic term for measure and calibration variables as well as calculated signals.
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View listing all variables and signals that are available from the data sources. This list is used for selection and assignment to an instrument or as input for an activity (e.g. Calculated Signal, trigger condition, export...).
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Instrument type that is used to display the measure files recorded with the INCA Video-Integration add-on. It is recommended for combining a visual observation with the recorded data, and for analyzing in a synchronized mode the file data in relation to other measurements.
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Part of the MDA V8 main window where visualization and analysis takes place (i.e. layers with instruments and signals).