Replay Log
The Replay Log layer replays TX/RX records from a previously recorded log, with respect to timestamps, allowing playback of commands while preserving time intervals between packets.
This is just great for when you need to repeat specific testing sequences! Let's imagine you are sending a bunch of different commands to a serial device attached to a COM port on your PC. Later on, you want to reproduce this command sequence with another device (and maybe, on another machine) — as close as possible, including the timing. Time intervals between commands are often time crucial (perhaps a device need some time to process a specific command — for example, to reboot).
With this plugin, everything becomes as easy as it gets. Produce the required sequence of commands and replies and save it into a .njlog file by right clicking on any IO Ninja log file and pressing "Save Log...". Then, whenever you need to replay it — add this Replay Log layer plugin, choose the .njlog file and click the Play button! Voila!
You can even use different session plugins when capturing and replaying command sequences. For example, you can capture communications with Serial Tap and then replay it from the Serial plugin. Or capture with TCP Flow Monitor and replay with TCP Connection. You can even select which packets to include into replay (TX, RX, or both).
Getting Started
Step 1. Save a Log
In any session you want to repeat later, right click on the log, press "Save Log..." and save anywhere.
Step 2. Attach Layer
In any session, attach the "Replay Log" layer via the "Layer Pipeline" dropdown.
Step 3. Open Log
Using the "File:" input bar or "Browse" button, select the previously saved .njlog log file.
Step 4. Replay Log
Press the green "Replay" button to the right of the "Browse" button to start the replay.
Documentation
See Also
| Plugin | Relevance |
|---|---|
 Serial Terminal | Construct, send, receive, and analyze serial packets |
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