Datasheet

Using the PC GUI
 2011 Microchip Technology Inc. DS51848B-page 23
3.5 FUTURE FEATURE –TRACE FILTER SETUP FEATURE
To activate the Trace Filter Setup window, select “TRACE FILTER SETUP” from the
main Tools menu.
FIGURE 3-6: TRACE FILTER SETUP WINDOW
The Trace Filter Setup window allows the user to filter the Trace window for only the
required IDs the user wants to view. The trace filter can match the log file filter or it can
contain a completely different set of IDs.
Steps to setup the trace filter to match the log file filter
1. Make sure the Log File Filter is “Turned On”
2. Click on the “IDs Match Log File Filter” checkbox. The Trace ID Filter Setup
options will become disabled
3. Click on the “Enable Trace Filter” checkbox to enable the filter
4. Confirm on the Trace window that the status of the trace filter changes from
“Trace Filter Inactive” to “Trace Filter Active” (highlighted green)
Steps to setup the trace filter to be independent of the log file filter
1. Determine if the filter will work as an include or an exclude filter
2. Enter CAN IDs into the CAN ID text field and click on the “Add ID” button. Repeat
this process until all CAN IDs for the filter are entered
3. Click on the “Enable Trace Filter” checkbox to enable the filter
4. Confirm on the Trace window that the status of the trace filter changes from
“Trace Filter Inactive” to “Trace Filter Active (highlighted green)