Graphical Configuration Tool - Freescale Semiconductor DSP56800E User Manual

1.1.1.4

Graphical Configuration Tool

The Graphical Configuration Tool (GCT) is a graphical user interface (GUI), designed to provide
static chip and on-chip peripheral module setting/initialization, including association of the
interrupt vectors with user interrupt service routines.
The Graphical Configuration Tool is not required in order to use the DSP56800E_Quick_Start
environment, i.e. it is optional. Nevertheless, this tool simplifies the configuration of on-chip
peripheral modules and the device itself. It also guides the user by supplying a lot of useful
information and hints. It is therefore recommended to use the Graphical Configuration Tool.
1.1.1.5 FreeMASTER Software
The FreeMASTER application is a software tool initially created for developers of Motor Control
applications, but it may be extended to any other application development. This tool allows
remote control of an application using a user-friendly graphical environment running on a PC. It
also provides the ability to view some real-time application variables in both textual and graphical
form.
Main features:
• Graphical environment
• Visual Basic Script or Java Script can be used for control of target board
• Easy to understand navigation
• Connection to target board possible over a network, including Internet
• Demo mode with password protection support
• Visualization of real-time data in Scope window
• Acquisition of fast data changes using integrated Recorder
• Value interpretation using custom defined text messages
• Built-in support for standard variable types (integer, floating point, bit fields)
• Several built-in transformations for real type variables
• Automatic variable extraction from CodeWarrior linker output files (MAP, ELF)
• Remote control of application execution
The FreeMASTER tool is not required in order to use the DSP56800E_Quick_Start environment,
i.e. it is optional. Nevertheless, FreeMASTER is a versatile tool to be used for multipurpose
algorithms and applications. It provides a lot of excellent features, including:
• Real-Time debugging
• Diagnostic tool
• Demonstration tool
• Education tool
The full description can be found in the FreeMASTER User Manual attached to the
FreeMASTER tool.
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