The Data tab, available from the Edit Task dialog, allows you to select the data that will be programmed during the Task.
PC File - The file name and path of the data file to be loaded. Enter a data source file name and path by clicking on the drop-down arrow (for data files that are in the same folder as TaskLink) or click Browse to search for your data file.
Translation Format - This option sets the translation format for transferring data to and from the programmer.
Note that formats #71 & #84 are not supported with the auto-detect feature. To use these formats the customer must specifically select them with the drop-down.
Checksum Method - 8 Bit Checksum, 16 Bit Checksum, 32 Bit Checksum, Device Width Checksum, or 32 Bit CRC. If Device Width is chosen, the word width will be checked in the device database. See Checksum Speedup.
Expected Task Checksum - If Require Task Checksum field to be entered in Task is checked (in the Systems > Options > General window) then the checksum value must be entered, otherwise it is optional. The expected checksum value is intended to match the calculated value. If not a run time message displays.
Additional Items to Include in Checksum -
Special Data Sectors: When this box is checked, customer-defined data programmed into the device is included in the checksum calculation. customer-defined data is data that is programmed into the device but is not part of the data array of the device. Available only for devices with sectors.
Sector Protect Information: When this box is checked, sector protect information is included in the checksum calculation. A value of 1 is added to the checksum for each sector that has "protect" enabled in the Sectors tab.Available only for devices with protect sectors.
Create PC File from Master Device – Creates a PC File (along with Sector and Special Features data if applicable) from a master device inserted in the programmer.
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