System configuration > Databases
The SomatXR system currently supports Vector CAN database files (.dbc), HBM sensor database files (.sdbx) and eDAQ CAN database files (.txt).
The Database page displays all imported databases in a tree view. Database specific information is provided in the read only panel to the right of the tree. This information varies based on the type of database selected.
To import a database, navigate to the System view and select the Database menu option and click Import. An Import database file window shows.
In the System configuration section, click the Databases item in the task pane.
Browse for and select the desired .dbc database file. There is an option to Append message names to signal names. Selecting this option appends a double colon (::) followed by the message name to the signal name on import. Duplicate signal names are made unique by appending a sequential number preceded by the pound sign (#).
To begin the import process, click Import. Once imported, the new database appears in the databases list. Select the file from the list to display the CAN channels.
NOTE
If the system encounters an error during import, none of the file contents are imported. If the system encounters a CAN signal that is not supported (or appears invalid for some reason), the system will reject that specific CAN signal and generate a warning in the Log file.
Browse for and select the desired .sdbx database file. The file can be located on any local or external device.
To begin the import process, click Import. Once imported, the new database appears in the databases list. Select the file from the list to display an overview of the database and the number of supported and unsupported sensors.
NOTE
Future CX23-R firmware versions may support more sensors. The HBM sensor database does not need to be re-imported to use newly supported sensors.
To simplify CAN channel configuration, the CX23-R supports eDAQ CAN databases in a .txt format.
NOTE
Channels from eDAQ CAN database files are limited to CX23-R CAN sources only.
Navigate to the Databases page in the System configuration section.
Browse for and select the .txt CAN database file. The file can be located on any local or external device.
To begin the import process, click Import. Once imported, the new database appears in the databases list. Select the file from the list to display the CAN channels.
NOTE
If the system encounters an error during import, none of the file contents are imported. If the system encounters a CAN signal that is not supported (or appears invalid for some reason), the system will reject that specific CAN signal and generate a warning in the Log file.
To delete a database, select the desired database and click Delete. Deleted databases cannot be restored.