FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions, Tips and Tricks concerning Docklight or Docklight Scripting.

Question

• How can I update to Docklight V1.9? How can I update or upgrade to Docklight Scripting V1.9?
  Applies to: Docklight V1.0 - V1.8 / Docklight Scripting V1.4 - V1.8 , Article ID: dl_faq014
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• My license key does not work. How can I install Docklight on a new computer?
  Applies to: Docklight / Docklight Scripting (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq027
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• We intend to use Docklight on a larger number of computers within our company. Is there a company license for Docklight or Docklight Scripting?
  Applies to: Docklight / Docklight Scripting (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq026
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• What about your license terms? Can I use my Docklight registration on more than one computer? Can I transfer the license? Where can I find the full license agreement?
  Applies to: Docklight (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq021
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• Can I use a USB-to-Serial adapter (or any other interface board/adapter) with Docklight?
  Applies to: Docklight (all versions), Article ID: dl_faq003
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• Can I use Docklight to test Bluetooth Serial Port applications
  Applies to: Docklight (all versions), Article ID: dl_faq032
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• Which serial port hardware do you recommend for best accuracy in Docklight Monitoring Mode (full duplex monitoring)?
  Applies to: Docklight (all versions), Article ID: dl_faq025
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• I want to purchase a Docklight Tap, but the Docklight E-Shop says it is not available in my country (USA, Canada,...). What can I do?
  Applies to: , Article ID: dl_faq031
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• Does Docklight support the advanced "EZ Tap Pro" and "Versa-Tap" monitoring solutions from Stratus Engineering?
  Applies to: Docklight / Docklight Scripting (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq034
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• I need to read a 4 byte data sequence and convert it into a float value. How can I do this?
  Applies to: Docklight Scripting (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq035
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• How accurate are the Docklight time stamps? Can I increase time stamp resolution and accuracy to 1 millisecond?
  Applies to: Docklight / Docklight Scripting (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq011
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• What happened to HyperTerminal in Windows Vista and Windows 7? Can I use Docklight RS232 Terminal / RS232 Monitor or Docklight Scripting as a Hyperterminal replacement?
  Applies to: Docklight / Docklight Scripting (all versions), Article ID: dl_faq033
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• For creating larger scripts, the built-in script editor is not really convenient. How can I use advanced editing features like syntax highlighting or use an external source code editor instead?
  Applies to: Docklight Scripting V1.9 , Article ID: dl_faq030
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• Can I use Docklight to talk a network device using a TCP or UDP-based communication?
  Applies to: Docklight / Docklight Scripting (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq020
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• How can I get a Docklight Monitoring Cable? Can I purchase this from you? Can I use a data tap (e.g. Blackbox product code FA148A)?
  Applies to: Docklight (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq017
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• Docklight runs really slow on my PC. When I use Hyperterminal or my old DOS-based tool, I can monitor all the communication, but Docklight seems to be too slow for this. What can I do?
  Applies to: Docklight (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq005
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• Can I use Docklight on Windows Vista 64 bit editions? Will it work on the upcoming Windows 7?
  Applies to: Docklight V1.9 / Docklight Scripting V1.9 , Article ID: dl_faq029
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• What is the maximum sequence size? How can I transmit large amounts of data? How can I transfer ASCII text files? How can I transfer binary data files?
  Applies to: Docklight (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq015
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• I am monitoring the communication between two devices. I need to build a simulator for one of the devices. Docklight allows me to define Send / Receive Sequences from the communication data, but copying and pasting all the different requests and answers is such a time consuming and boring thing. Is there a faster way?
  Applies to: Docklight / Docklight Scripting (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq019
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• I need to test for a Receive Sequence, but parts of the sequence are a checksum and I need to use some kind of wildcards. How can I do this in Docklight?
  Applies to: Docklight / Docklight Scripting (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq006
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• How can I put together a Send Sequence with custom data and a checksum that is automatically calculated from the Send Sequence data?
  Applies to: Docklight / Docklight Scripting (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq009
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• I am using a protocol that includes a CRC checksum. How can I let Docklight calculate the CRC automatically, and send out the calculated value along with the protocol's data part?
  Applies to: Docklight Scripting (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq016
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• Can I use a non-standard baud rate that is not available in the baud rate list, e.g. 10800 bauds?
  Applies to: Docklight / Docklight Scripting (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq007
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• My microcontroller application has no serial input buffer. How can I introduce an additional delay between the characters when sending a sequence?
  Applies to: Docklight V1.6 - V1.9 / Docklight Scripting V1.6 - V1.9 , Article ID: dl_faq013
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• I use Docklight to simulate a serial device. Sending predefined answers using your "Receive Sequence" function works pretty well. But what if I want dynamic answers, instead of sending the same static answer all the time?
  Applies to: Docklight V1.6 - V1.9 / Docklight Scripting V1.6 - V1.9 , Article ID: dl_faq022
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• How can I introduce specific timing constraints for a Receive Sequence?
  Applies to: Docklight / Docklight Scripting (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq010
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• I am developing a serial device that should respond with an acknowledge message (ACK) to every new command received. How can I use Docklight to test the acknowledge behavior? How can I detect a timeout error?
  Applies to: Docklight / Docklight Scripting (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq018
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• Is there a way to detect changes of the RS232 CTS, DSR, DCD or Ring status?
  Applies to: Docklight Scripting (all versions) , Article ID: dl_faq028
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updated: 2010-07-22

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