How the workspace works

Start with a protocol or device family, then choose a tool and a data source. A module can offer several tools, and the same CAN adapter can serve different modules.

Main concepts

Concept	What it determines	Example
Profile	Application area	Industry or Automotive
Module	Protocol or system family	CANopen or VAG
Tool	The task you perform with data	Tracer for history, Monitor for latest observations
Transport	How the application connects to a line	Serial, CANable, J2534
Trace file	Recorded communication for later analysis	.ptrc or .ptrbs
Package	An installable application component	CANopen or an adapter package

Main window

The profile menu selects the application area and module. Main navigation opens the selected module's tools. Settings contains application, connection, account, and package settings. The transport name in the status bar shows connection status and measurements; it also opens traffic analysis.

Available tools and connections depend on the module, installed packages, and license. Installing a package does not grant license rights. If an item is missing, check module selection and access conditions.

Example: observing CANopen

Select Industry → CANopen, configure an installed CAN adapter, and connect to a line carrying traffic. Use Tracer for messages over time and Monitor for the latest bytes and periods of recurring frames. To inspect a recording, open it in Tracer without connecting an adapter.

Choose a working mode before starting.