Having setup the Multi API-DLL and API-DLL instances for the correct target devices using functions from previous sections. Use the functions in this section to specify what code should be written by each FPA to their target device.

All data coming to and from the target device is saved in temporary buffers located inside each API-DLL instance. In summary, these buffers are the Code Data Buffer, Write Data Buffer, and Read Data Buffer shown below:

During normal programming using Encapsulated Functions, such as F_AutoProgram, the Code Data Buffer is used to program the target device.

Custom Writes:

Custom Reads:

1. F_ReadCodeFile

General Description

Read code from file and store in internal FPA buffer to be used in programming. Only code data that fits within the target MCUs memory space will be read, and the rest will be discarded. Therefore, it is necessary to configure the FPA for the correct MCU first, then load the code file. Unspecified locations within the code file are set to the target MCU’s default empty value (for most MCUs it is 0xFF, for some it is 0x00).

Syntax

INT_X F_ReadCodeFile( char * FileName )

Input

char * FileName : path to code file including filename and extension

Select FPA to perform operation on using Multi API-DLL Functions | F_Set_FPA_index, index 1 to 64. Use index 0 to perform operation on all FPAs (if results differ, use Multi API-DLL Functions | F_LastStatus to get individual results).

Output

INT_X : result of operation

2. F_ReadCodeFile_BaseAddr

General Description

Same as https://elprotronic.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FPGPARM/pages/57704798/Data+Buffer+Functions#F_ReadCodeFIle but designed for *.bin files. Function will add baseAddr to code address. Can also be used to shift regular code files by a fixed amount.

Syntax

INT_X  F_ReadCodeFile_BaseAddr( char * FileName, UINT32 baseAddr );

Input

char * FileName : path to code file including filename and extension

UINT32 baseAddr : unsigned 32-bit offset added to all data addresses from code file

Select FPA to perform operation on using Multi API-DLL Functions | F_Set_FPA_index, index 1 to 64. Use index 0 to perform operation on all FPAs (if results differ, use Multi API-DLL Functions | F_LastStatus to get individual results).

Output

INT_X : result of operation

3. F_AppendCodeFile

General Description

Append code from selected file to internal FPA buffer to be used in programming. Only code data that fits within the target MCUs memory space will be read, and the rest will be discarded.

If overlapping code data is detected the function will return FALSE, unless existing code data locations contain the default empty value (for most MCUs it is 0xFF, for some it is 0x00) and the “OverwriteEmptyValues”, https://elprotronic.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FPGPARM/pages/57802857/General+Configuration#OverwriteEmptyValues, option is enabled in the configuration. By default, no overwrites are allowed.

Syntax

INT_X F_AppendCodeFile( char * FileName )

Input

char * FileName : path to code file including filename and extension

Select FPA to perform operation on using Multi API-DLL Functions | F_Set_FPA_index, index 1 to 64. Use index 0 to perform operation on all FPAs (if results differ, use Multi API-DLL Functions | F_LastStatus to get individual results).

Output

INT_X : result of operation

4. F_AppendCodeFile_BaseAddr

General Description

Same as https://elprotronic.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FPGPARM/pages/57704798/Data+Buffer+Functions#F_AppendCodeFIle but designed for *.bin files. Function will add baseAddr to code address. Can also be used to shift regular code files by a fixed amount.

Syntax

INT_X  F_AppendCodeFile_BaseAddr( char * FileName, UINT32 baseAddr );

Input

char * FileName : path to code file including filename and extension

UINT32 baseAddr : unsigned 32-bit offset added to all data addresses from code file

Select FPA to perform operation on using Multi API-DLL Functions | F_Set_FPA_index, index 1 to 64. Use index 0 to perform operation on all FPAs (if results differ, use Multi API-DLL Functions | F_LastStatus to get individual results).

Output

INT_X : result of operation

5. F_Get_CodeCS

General Description

Read code from selected buffer and calculate check sum. This function has some exclusive GangPro-ARM return values.

Syntax

INT_X F_Get_CodeCS( INT_X dest )

Input

INT X dest : choose operation

Select FPA to perform operation on using Multi API-DLL Functions | F_Set_FPA_index, index 1 to 64. Use index 0 to perform operation on all FPAs (if results differ, use Multi API-DLL Functions | F_LastStatus to get individual results).

Output

INT X : result of operation

6. F_Clr_Code_Buffer

General Description

Clear contents of internal code buffer.

Syntax

INT_X F_Clr_Code_Buffer( void )

Input

none.

Select FPA to perform operation on using Multi API-DLL Functions | F_Set_FPA_index, index 1 to 64. Use index 0 to perform operation on all FPAs (if results differ, use Multi API-DLL Functions | F_LastStatus to get individual results).

Output

INT X : result of operation

7. F_Put_Byte_to_Code_Buffer

General Description

Write to internal code buffer. Can be used instead of or in conjunction with the https://elprotronic.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FPGPARM/pages/57704798/Data+Buffer+Functions#F_ReadCodeFIle function to modify an existing code buffer before running F_AutoProgram. When starting from scratch, use the F_Clr_Code_Buffer function to clear the internal code buffer.

Syntax

INT_X  F_Put_Byte_to_Code_Buffer( INT_X addr, BYTE data );

Input

INT X addr : valid flash address for target MCU

BYTE data : new byte to be written to internal code buffer

Select FPA to perform operation on using Multi API-DLL Functions | F_Set_FPA_index, index 1 to 64. Use index 0 to perform operation on all FPAs (if results differ, use Multi API-DLL Functions | F_LastStatus to get individual results).

Output

INT X : result of operation

8. F_Get_Byte_from_Code_Buffer

General Description

Read from internal code buffer. Can be used in conjunction with https://elprotronic.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FPGPARM/pages/57704798/Data+Buffer+Functions#F_Put_Byte_to_Code_Buffer to verify writes to internal code buffer.

Syntax

INT_X  F_Get_Byte_from_Code_Buffer( INT_X addr );

Input

INT X addr : valid flash address for target MCU

Select FPA to perform operation on using Multi API-DLL Functions | F_Set_FPA_index, index 1 to 64. Use index 0 to perform operation on all FPAs (if results differ, use Multi API-DLL Functions | F_LastStatus to get individual results).

Output

INT X : result of operation

9. F_Put_Byte_to_Buffer

General Description

Write byte to Write Buffer from FlashPro-ARM buffer Data Buffer Functions | FlashPro-ARM-buffers and GangPro-ARM buffer Data Buffer Functions | GangPro-ARM-buffers.

Syntax

INT_X  F_Put_Byte_to_Buffer( INT_X  addr, BYTE data );	

Input

INT X addr : valid flash address for target MCU

BYTE data : new byte to be written to temporary Write Buffer

Select FPA to perform operation on using Multi API-DLL Functions | F_Set_FPA_index, index 1 to 64. Use index 0 to perform operation on all FPAs (if results differ, use Multi API-DLL Functions | F_LastStatus to get individual results).

Output

INT X : result of operation

Example

10. F_Get_Byte_from_Buffer (FlashPro-ARM only)

General Description

Read from Read Data Buffer from FlashPro-ARM bufferhttps://elprotronic.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FPGPARM/pages/57704798/Data+Buffer+Functions#FlashPro-ARM-buffers

Syntax

INT_X  F_Get_Byte_from_Buffer( INT_X addr );

Input

INT X addr : valid flash address for target MCU

Select FPA to perform operation on using Multi API-DLL Functions | F_Set_FPA_index, index 1 to 64. Use index 0 to perform operation on all FPAs (if results differ, use Multi API-DLL Functions | F_LastStatus to get individual results).

Output

INT X : result of operation

11. F_Put_Byte_to_Gang_Buffer (GangPro-ARM only)

General Description

Write byte to Gang Write Buffer from GangPro-ARM buffer https://elprotronic.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FPGPARM/pages/57704798/Data+Buffer+Functions#GangPro-ARM-buffers. This function will set one byte of data in a dedicated buffer for specified Gang target MCU (1 to 6). Use in combination with F_Copy_Gang_Buffer_to_Flash to actually write data to targets.

Syntax

INT_X  MSPPRG_API	F_Put_Byte_to_Gang_Buffer( BYTE target_no, INT_X addr, BYTE data );

Input

BYTE target_no : MCU target number 1 to 6

INT_X addr : valid flash address for target MCU

BYTE data : new byte to be written to temporary Write Buffer

Select FPA to perform operation on using Multi API-DLL Functions | F_Set_FPA_index, index 1 to 64. Use index 0 to perform operation on all FPAs (if results differ, use Multi API-DLL Functions | F_LastStatus to get individual results).

Output

INT X : result of operation

Example

12. F_Get_Byte_from_Gang_Buffer (GangPro-ARM only)

General Description

Read byte from Gang Read Buffer from GangPro-ARM bufferhttps://elprotronic.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FPGPARM/pages/57704798/Data+Buffer+Functions#GangPro-ARM-buffers. This function will read one byte of data from a dedicated buffer for specified Gang target MCU (1 to 6). Use in combination with F_Copy_Flash_to_Gang_Buffer.

Syntax

INT_X  MSPPRG_API	F_Get_Byte_from_Gang_Buffer( BYTE target_no, INT_X addr );

Input

BYTE target_no : MCU target number 1 to 6

INT X addr : valid flash address for target MCU

Select FPA to perform operation on using Multi API-DLL Functions | F_Set_FPA_index, index 1 to 64. Use index 0 to perform operation on all FPAs (if results differ, use Multi API-DLL Functions | F_LastStatus to get individual results).

Output

INT X : result of operation

Example

Refer to Data Buffer Functions | F_Put_Byte_to_Gang_Buffer