Generate A2L Entries

This function provides the possibility to export project data. The XETK Configuration Tool does not handle all the information contained in an A2L file. Importing an A2L file does not consider all the data contained in the file. Thus, it is not possible to transform a project to a complete A2L file, due to missing data. The XETK Configuration Tool offers the possibility to generate an A2L entries file (*.a2l) which contains all A2L entries related to the selected (X)ETK device. The following options are available:

IF_DATA ETK_XETK entries for INCA use
IF_DATA XCP for all tools using XETK as standard XCP client (i.e. other than INCA)
IF_DATA SYNCHRONIZED_DMA_STIM for using the Synchronized DMA Stim bypass method in any bypass tool

Depending on the selected mode, you can generate A2L entries either for the most frequently used hardware configuration parameters and monitoring variables (standard mode), or you can additionally include more rarely used parameters. The extended mode enables you to modify all critical hardware configuration parameters which could damage the ECU or (X)ETK device when configured incorrectly.

To generate A2L entries:

Open the project from which you would like to export the data.
Make sure that all values of the parameters in the editors of the Configuration Window are correct and the plausibility check shows no mistakes.
In the File menu, click Generate A2L Entries.
The dialog 'Save data to' opens.
Specify a file name and a place on your file system for the A2L entries file.
Click on the Save button.
The dialog 'Please choose which A2L definition shall be exported' opens.
In the IF_DATA group you have the following options:
- ETK_XETK: Entries for INCA use with a dropdown selection of the AML versions.
- XCP: For all tools using XETK as standard XCP client (i.e. other than INCA) with a dropdown selection of the AML versions.
- SYNCHRONIZED_DMA_STIM: For using the Synchronized DMA Stim bypass method in any bypass tool
Specify a definition by activating one (or more) of the above checkboxes.
Select the ETK XETK and/or XCP AML version used for writing the A2L data to file. You can select from all (X)ETK versions supporting the corresponding (X)ETK device type.
If you tickthe "XCP" checkbox:
1. The checkbox "Include TDM Rasters" is activated. Use the checkbox to decide whether Triggered Direct Measurement (TDM) rasters are to be written to the A2L text file as well.
  
  Warning:
  The usage of Triggered Direct Measurement (TDM) rasters for bypass applications can lead to inconsistent signal values. Therefore do NOT use Triggered Direct Measurement rasters for bypass applications!
2. Specify the IP address and the XCP Port for the XCP export. The IP address and the XCP Port will be written as additional information to the A2L text file.
  
  If a configuration is linked to an XETK device having a fixed IP address, this address is shown as default value. Otherwise the IP address which is generally used for XETK devices is used as default value.
Click on the OK button.
The A2L text file with the extension *.a2l is created on your file system.

This process writes the data of the active configuration and all other configurations contained in the active project to the A2L text file.

If a parameter in the Hardware Settings Editor shows a symbol, it is not possible to export this configuration with the option 'ETK_XETK'. Only the option 'XCP' is available.

If a parameter in the Hardware Settings Editor shows a symbol, it is not possible to export this configuration with the option 'ETK_XETK'. Only the options 'XCP' and 'SYNCHRONIZED_DMA_STIM' are available.