Create a Decode Template from an existing Decode Template

Follow this procedure to create a definition, or "Decode Template", based on an existing definition. The new Decode Template retains both the parameters and the configuration settings of the original Decode Template.

To create a Decode Template from an existing Decode Template

1. In the Template Define tab of the Data Payload Processor (DPP) Config Tool window, right-click in the Name cell of the Decode Template of interest and select Edit Template.

   The Decode Method Template dialog box appears.

   

2. Select Save as New Template.

   The Save Decode Template As dialog box opens.

   

3. (Optional) DPP automatically generates the Template ID. If you want to group several Decode Templates together, assign them closely related IDs.

   One example would be assigning the IDs 500-504 to five Decode Templates associated with a particular protocol.

4. Enter a Template Name that helps to identify the Decode Template's purpose.

5. Enter a Template Description.

6. Select Save.

7. Back on the DPP Config Tool window, select Refresh.

   The new Decode Template created from the existing template should now appear in the Template Define tab of the DPP Config Tool window.

8. To edit the new Decode Template, right-click in the Name cell and select Edit Template.

   The Decode Method Template dialog box opens.

   

   For information on configuring the parameters, refer to Step 7 and following in Create a Decode Template.