2.6.16   Decoder Tool

 

Note:

(1)  for detailed information about decoders and data processors read chapter Decoders and Data-Processors

(2)  for detailed information about setting up and enabling of decoders, decoder profiles  and data processors read  chapter Configuration

 

 

The Decoder Tool can be used to decode and or manipulate data which were copied from a log-entry or from other applications.

The usage of the Decoder Tool prerequisites that a decoder, decoder profile and/or a data processor was integrated, see the 'Note' above.

 

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Figure 33: Decoder Tool

 

[1]      paste current selected data

[2]      paste data from clipboard into the message field [9]

[3]      clear the message field

[4]      restore the message in the message field

[5]      select a message pre-processor to format the message in the message field

[6]      click 'Format' button to apply the selected pre-processing

[7]      select whether a decoder or a decoder profile shall be used

[8]      select a decoder or decoder profile

[9]      select a result viewer

[10]   copy selected or whole decoder message to clipboard

[11]   message field - text

[12]   message grid – hexadecimal data stream

[13]   show data in a hexadecimal grid

[14]   show data in a decimal grid

[15]   copy grid data to clipboard

[16]   copy grid selection to clipboard
- via double-click with left mouse-button an area in the grid can be selected
- 'ESC' cancels the selection

[17]   click to start the decoding/processing

Note:

The decoder input must be always a well-formed hexa-decimal data stream. The current data stream which is sent to the decoder is displayed in the message grid [10].