Kvaser has launched the Kvaser CanKing Extensions SDK, a platform for users to design and share graphical user interface (GUI) elements for CanKing 7, Kvaser’s free, general-purpose CAN and LIN analysis software.
CanKing Extensions enables users to create GUI elements to tailor their CAN data presentation using web-based components. These extensions offer options for modifying workflows and visualizing CAN signals according to user preferences. Examples include displaying signal values in tables, plotting signals over time, creating dashboards with dials and digital displays, and designing control panels for devices connected to the CAN bus.
Martin Sventén, CEO of Kvaser, said, “CanKing Extensions transforms CanKing 7 into a flexible platform that engineers can build upon without creating an application from scratch. From simple functions, like start/stop buttons, to specialized filters and interpreters, CanKing Extensions makes customization easier than ever.”
Built on React, a dynamic JavaScript library for interactive interfaces, CanKing extensions are cross-platform compatible — a GUI extension developed for Windows will work across Linux, including ARM-based Linux, and embedded systems.
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