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# CAPLfunctionCANstressConnect

# CANstressConnect

[Valid for](../../../Shared/FeatureAvailability.md):  CANoe DE

## Function Syntax

```
long CANstressConnect();
```

## Description

Establishes a connection between the CANstress software and the CANstress hardware.

## Parameters

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## Return Values

* **0**: If successful.
* **-1**: In case of error (due to an internal error).
* **-2**: In case of error (due to an internal timeout during the connection establishment).

## Example

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