In the version 6.x of vs | plus, the export from the editor is always a C file. This export cannot be used directly in the vs | emulator or in the control unit.
Figure 104: Export a special.c file
When programming in the editor is complete, a C file must be exported.
Figure 105: Processing the C file
Depending on the intended use, there are two different ways of getting this additional programming into the vs | plus core.
- Testing and simulating on the PC: The C file must be compiled in the editor. The result is a DLL that is used with the two supply files (*.basic.vcb, *.vsplus.vcb). When testing with the test station, these files are automatically provided for the test station. When using the vs | emulator with a simulation tool, the DLL created must be copied to the corresponding directory with the two supply files.
- Use on the control unit: The C file exported from the editor must be transferred to the device manufacturer. He will use it to create a file that can be supplied to the intgersection's control unit.
If a change is required in the programming, the path described above must be followed again. It is important that the additions are checked precisely during the testing phase. This also minimises the effort required to create the corresponding files for the control unit.