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Chapter 2 System Overview
FDT is a modular software system, utilising self-contained modules for specific tasks. These modules are
linked to a general purpose Graphical User Interface, which provides a common look & feel independent of the
particular modules with which the system is configured.
FDT employs a hierarchical structure so that work can be organised in a logical manner. The top level of the
structure is the workspace.
To be useful, the workspace must contain at least one project. In order to create a project, a workspace must be
created first.
Each project specifies its own target device configuration (specified when creating the project) and set of target
files (S-Record / Binary) that can be used to program the device.
The project settings for the target device connection need only be set once, as they are stored between sessions.
A single project within the workspace is active at any point in time. The Active project is the context to which
all ‘Device’ Menu, ‘Project’ Menu and ‘Project’ Toolbar commands will be directed.
When a project has been created, target files can be added to it. These files may be:
• Used to program the device.
• Used to build a Device Image.
• Opened in the binary editor.
When using a project it is possible to take advantage of the following FDT features:
• Advanced messaging levels.
• Device Image builder.
• Uploading data from the target device.
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