bufdump - A utility for dumping NSCL event buffers

Ron Fox

Table of Contents

1. bufdump quickstart guide

2. Introduction to bufdump concepts

2.1. Data sources
2.2. Bit patterns
2.3. Buffer filters
2.4. Search patterns
2.5. Packets and packet definition files
2.6. Plugins

3. Commands on the File menu

3.1. File->Open...
3.2. File->Read Packet Defs...
3.3. File->Add Plugin...
3.4. File->Exit

4. Commands on the Filter menu

4.1. Filter->Filter...
4.2. Filter->Search... (Ctrl-F)
4.3. Filter->Search Next (F3)

5. Commands on the Help menu

5.1. Help->About...
5.2. Help->Topics... (F1)

6. Extending bufdump

6.1. Preparing packet definition files
6.2. Writing formatting plugins for the bufdump program.

bufdump 1daq -- Make formatted dumps of NSCL DAQ buffers

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