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Import EDS dialog

FieldDescription
Source EDSThe EDS CANopen standard fileclick on Choose.. button to select EDS file.if file is a valid EDS file it is loaded and edit boxes are filled with values.
New Name and VersionThe name and the version that will be assigned to CAN Custom device.
Short NameWill be used as device unique id identification
Has variable PDO mappingIndicates if device supports PDO variable reconfigurationsIf disabled slave device supports only static PDO configuration.If enabled user can choose if allow PDO variable mapping configuration for this slave (checked) or not (unchecked).
Sends boot-up message at resetBoot-up message behaviorCheck this flag if slave sends boot-up message at startup/reset. Master will attach this node to network waiting for its boot-up message.Uncheck this flag if slave does not send boot-up message at startup/reset (not DS301 standard compliant). Master will attach this node to network polling its device type object until boot time period is elapsed.
Vendor NameThe vendor name of the target device registered at CiA.
Product NameThe product name description of the target device.
RevisionThe revision number of the hardware.
DescriptionDevice general description provided.
CommentsDevice notes provided.
Number of Objects MandatoryNumber of mandatory object dictionary items found.
Number of Objects OptionalNumber of optional object dictionary items found.
Number of Objects ManufacturerNumber of manufacturer object dictionary items found.
Once selected the EDS file to import, click on OK button.If everything is ok device will be added to CANopen Custom slaves list.It is now possible to add the new created slave to Master network configuration.If something fails in loading or importing EDS file maybe useful to validate EDS file with an external tool (es: Vector CANeds checker) because it is possible that EDS file is not fully compliant to standard.