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Observer Suite Custom Decode Kit
Introduction
Observer Suite’s Custom Decode Kit gives an experienced C++ programmer the ability to
add custom, proprietary, or additional protocols to Observer decodes.
The Custom Decode Kit is provided as a Microsoft Development Studio v6.0 C++ project.
This project should be used as an example and template.
The Custom Decode Kit is an add-on for Observer Suite and is not available
with the basic Observer or Real-Time Expert products. To upgrade your
Observer to the Observer Suite, please contact your Network Instruments’
sales representative, dealer, or distributor.
Warranty
The Custom Decode Kit is provided “as is” and without any warranty. Network
Instruments does not give technical support for the Custom Decode kit, instruction in C++
programming, or training on how to use the Custom Decode Kit.
Installation
To install the Custom Decode Kit, run CustomDecodeKit.exe. This will, by default, be
found in the Observer’s Drivers\CustomDecodeKit folder. Specify the location where you
want to install the Custom Decode Kit.
By default, it will install to C:\CustomDecodeKit
Run Microsoft Development Studio and open the CustomDecode project.
How the Custom Decode API Works
The Custom Decode API provides an interface that displays custom decodes in Observer's
decode module. A custom decode is inserted in the protocol decode window (the middle
pane in Observer's Decode and Analysis window).
The purpose of the Custom Decode DLL is to add lines to the Tree Control in Decode and
Analysis.