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System Configuration Dialog Box

 All System Configuration dialog box controls need to be implemented. For the moment, only certain display fields are implemented. The descriptions below are a preview of the final interface's functions.

The System Configuration dialog box allows System Administrators to configure the system's hardware. This dialog box is automatically displayed when the current configuration and the actual hardware are in conflict. For more information on how to use this dialog box see the Configuring the System section of the System Administrator Guide.

General

Primary Chassis Radio Button

Allows the user to display the primary chassis' configuration. If the dialog box was activated because of a system conflict within the primary chassis, this radio button is already selected.

Secondary Chassis Radio Button

Allows the user to display the secondary chassis' configuration. If the dialog box was activated because of a system conflict within the secondary chassis, this radio button is already selected.

Add Buttons

Each of these buttons is associated with the information displayed on its sides. It takes the information from the New Hardware Configuration group (right side) and moves it to the Current Hardware Configuration group (left side).

DevNote: when new hardware is added to the current hardware, the text in the Current Hardware Configuration group is green until the configuration is saved (with the Save checkbox checked and a click on OK.) If the configuration is applied (Save checkbox is not checked), the text stays green even if the System Configuration dialog box is closed and opened again.

Save Checkbox

Selecting this checkbox enables saving of the new configuration If the checkbox is not selected, the configuration will be applied but not saved when the OK button is clicked.

OK Button

Applies (and saves if the Save checkbox is selected) the current configuration, then closes the dialog box.

Cancel Button

Closes the dialog box without saving or applying the changes.

Saved Hardware Configuration Group

In this group, display fields and entry fields use black text for saved configurations and gray text for configurations that were not saved.

Harness ID Display Field

The Harness ID display field shows the current (saved) harness identification number that is specific to an ECU development program. This number ranges from 0 to 65535.

Module Type Display Fields

Each Module Type display field shows the module type such as "Base Module", "Reference Pulse Generation Module" etc. for the associated slot number.

Cable ID Display Fields

Each Cable ID display field shows the cable identification number currently associated to the slot number. The cable ID number ranges from 0 to 3I and must be unique in the system configuration.

Module Alias Entry Fields

Each Module Alias entry field shows a pseudonym for the module type. This alias is used to link the module to an I/O controller within the model. Module Alias entry fields are editable. However, the entered alias must match the controller ID specified in the current model, i.e., the model currently used on the simulator. For

For more detailed information on the system architecture, see the ECU Signal Mapping Interface section.

Defaults Button

Resets all default module aliases.

New Hardware Configuration Group

In this group, display fields use gray text for new hardware configurations and red text for missing hardware. Hardware that remained from the last configuration appears in black text.

Harness ID Display Field

Displays the new (inserted hardware) harness ID for the selected chassis.

Module Type Display Fields

Each Module Type display field shows the newly inserted module's type for the associated slot number.

Cable ID Display Fields

Each Cable ID display field shows the new hooked-up cable's identification number for the associated slot number.

Valid Firmware Checkboxes

Each check box displays the firmware status for the associated new module. If it is checked, the firmware on the associated module's FPGA card is valid.

DevNote: if possible, when the checkbox is not checked, it should be red or something else should attract attention to it…

Update Button

Opens the Firmware Update dialog box which allows updating the module's firmware.

DevNote: the dialog box opens with the first module of the list that needs to be updated.

Firmware Update Dialog Box

All Firmware Update dialog box controls need to be implemented. The descriptions below are a preview of the final interface's functions.

The Firmware Update dialog box allows the selection of the appropriate firmware file for the module currently being configured. It also displays information relevant to the module. For more information on how to use this dialog box see the Configuring the System section of the System Administrator Guide.

Product and Firmware Group

Major Product ID Display Field

Displays the module's major product ID.

Minor Product ID Display Field

Displays the module's minor product ID.

Valid Firmware Checkbox

This check box displays the firmware status for this module. If it is checked, the firmware on the associated module's FPGA card is valid.

Firmware File Entry Field and Open Button

Entry field

Allows the user to enter the path of the firmware file to use for this module.

Open button

Opens a browser to allow the selection of a firmware file.

Vendor ID Display Field

Displays the selected module's vendor ID.

Device Release Group

Module ID Display Field

Displays the module ID.

Board revision # Display Field

Display the module's board revision number.

Firmware version # Display Field

Display the module's firmware version number.

FPGA Group

Type Display Field

Displays the selected module's FPGA type.

Size Display Field

Displays the selected module's FPGA size.

Clock Display Field

Displays the selected module's FPGA clock.

System Group

Chassis ID Display Field

Displays the selected chassis' ID.

Slot ID Display Field

Displays the module's slot ID.

Cable ID Display Field

Displays the module's cable ID.

General

Apply Button

Applies the current configuration without closing the dialog box.

OK Button

Applies and saves the current configuration, then closes the dialog box.

Cancel Button

Closes the dialog box without saving or applying the changes