MP4 or GIF into project?
We would like to import a short video (3-4 seconds) into our MD4 project but cannot find a way to achieve this easily.
It states in IQAN Design that a simple animation can be achieved by inserting several images but we wondered if there was a reason why video had specifically been excluded? If the hardware is capable would it be possible to request inserting this into IQAN Design in the future?
Anyone have any suggestions for a possible solution please? I can break the images down but I'm aware it could be several static images required to form a 3 second clip that isn't too jerky!
User Number Input MD4
Hi All,
Is there a nice simple way to have a button on the MD4 display that will pop up a number key pad asking the user to create of change a PIN that doesn't require them knowing the default? The idea is for our radio Bluetooth PIN code. The user just selects four number on the key pad, this is then sent out as a CAN message. We can display the current PIN via CAN in etc.
Pulse count raw value with decimals
I have a pulse counter that I want to read the raw value from. According to the manual I should set:
Max = 1000
Scaled max = 1000
However I still get half pulses, how is this possible?
Qcode error symbol on wrong line
When scrolling in a Qcode function with errors the red warning squares do not end up at the correct line.
It would be very helpful to have this when fixing a copied function with many Undefined variables.
QReplace
What is the proper syntax for the QCode MEM functions. I am trying to use QAdd, QSubtract, and QReplace. In some instances I want add 1, subtract 1, or jump to a predefined value based on four IDC channel status.
'Compare with' scrolling bug
When comparing two applications, the scroll bar on the far left does not work properly. If you drag the scroll thumb down a bit (50% or so) and click to the left of it to access the page where the discrepancy lies, you end up back at the top of the page. You may have to drag it down a couple of times and click to the left to see what I am talking about.
IQANdesign 5.07 released
Version 5.07 is now released, with a subset of the updates from IQANdesign 6.02.
Feature update
New Qcode keyword ”This”
Sometimes a calculation channel needs to refer to its own value from the previous cycle. Previously, this was done using the channel name, now the keyword This can be used.
Example:
//Blink, use IDC delay-on and delay-off to set the duration Result := not(This)
Other:
Various bug fixes, see release notes:
http://divapps.parker.com/divapps/iqan/Downloads/IQANdesign%205/ReleaseNotes5.07.1.htm
http://divapps.parker.com/divapps/iqan/Downloads/IQANrun%205/ReleaseNotes5.07.1.htm
Public Scope and cycle utilization
How public scope channels impact overall cycle utilization and multi master buss load.
Thank you
Paul
Public scope means that all other channels within the same master module application can read the channel value and status, regardless of the function group these other channel are located in.
(The exception is channels in instances of external functions, these do not see public scope from the main project)
But by using public (and private) scope, you can reduce the usage of FGI channels. Each FGI use a small amount of time to calculate, when you have hundreds of FGI:s that adds up and there is a potential saving.
Also see the new 6.02 feature for propagating function group outputs, can be used to eliminate mid-level calculations channels.
To transfer a channel value and status to an application on another master, you use Master bus APPOUT/APPIN (consuming plenty of bandwith). Or send the value using J1939/Generic CAN.
Display pages and the menu system can read channel values from any application, this is done automatically via the Diagnostics bus. The update rate is limited, but the diagnostics bus can get to a quite high bus utilziation, a good reason to avoid mixing it with too much other traffic.
COUT not available due to Pin conflict
I just encountered a situation in IQANdesign 6.02 where there was an available COUT channel on an XC43, but it does not let me choose it from the Add button. I'm guessing it doesn't show up because it needs to be a unidirectional version, as I am using the other LS as a DOUT HS + LS. If I right click on the channel that appears to be not available I can add it.
Low VIN error even with "Alarm low = no"
In IQAN 6.02 I get the VIN low error and VIN high error even if errors are disabled for an input. Please see the screenshot:
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