What is the APWorkbench simulation mode and when should I use it?

nmagniez · ‎2014-01-09

Posted on January 09, 2014 at 10:35

Marco VENERI · ‎2014-01-09

Posted on January 09, 2014 at 11:20

The simulation mode can be used to explore APW features and capabilities even if no hardware interface (

http://www.st.com/web/en/catalog/tools/PF253187

/

http://www.st.com/web/en/catalog/tools/FM116/SC1028/PF258331

) is connceted to the PC USB port.

It could also be used to retrieved register mapping and setting information for specific Sound Terminal devices, for instance - without the hassle to have an actual evaluation board powered and connected to the PC. User's events on the GUI controls are fully logged and exposed via the ''Log Viewer'' panel and the textual information can be re-used to write user's control software, for instance.