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MOST: Input Assistance

Valid for: CANoe DE Using the MOST input assistance you can enter symbolic messages in the CAPL Browser. Note
XML function catalogs must be inserted in the Simulation Setup to use the MOST input assistance. The Input assistance can be opened with the Message input with MOST function catalog… shortcut menu command or by the key combination <Ctrl>+<M>. You can enter FBlockID, FunctionID and OpType of a MOST message in the opened input assistance window using a selection list. This list contains the current available information from the XML catalogs. It is also possible to enter the parameters of a MOST message.
If you enter a left parenthesis, you can - depending on parameter type - manually enter values or select valid parameter values via a selection list. Note, that parameters cannot be set in message and event procedure declarations. You can enter the single parts of a function address in numeric or symbolic notation. Depending on the first entered sign the list view changes:
  • When entering characters the list shows the symbol names followed by the hexadecimal IDs in brackets.
  • When entering “0” it is assumed that you want to enter a hexadecimal value. The list shows the hexadecimal IDs followed by the symbolic names in brackets.
  • When entering a digit between 1 and 9 it is assumed that you want to enter the ID in decimal format. The list shows the decimal IDs followed by the symbolic names in brackets.
Function DescriptionKey Combination
Marks an entry of the selection list<Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow>, <Page Up>, <Page Down>
Handing over the marked entry.<Tab>, <Return>
Handing over FBlockID and FunctionID.<.>
Handing over OpType, start of parameter entry.<(>
Handing over the current parameter value.<,>
Finishing parameter entry, handing over the entry and closing the dialog.<)>
Closing the selection list.<Esc>
Closing the dialog without handing over the entry (with closed selection list)<Esc>
Closing the dialog and handing over the entry (with closed selection list).<Return>
Switching between input format with or without Instance ID.<F2>
Jumping back or forward within the input filed.<Ctrl> + <Right Arrow>, <Ctrl> + <Left Arrow>
General Tips on XML Function Catalog Support in CAPL