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# Arm SDS for VS Code
-The Arm SDS extension for VS Code simplifies data capturing and regression testing with the [SDS-Framework](https://www.keil.arm.com/packs/sds-arm).
-The extension is an user interface for the [SDSIO-Server](https://arm-software.github.io/SDS-Framework/main/utilities.html#sdsio-server) that is configured using an `*.sdsio.yml` control file.
+The Arm SDS extension for VS Code simplifies data capture, inspection, and regression testing with the [SDS-Framework](https://www.keil.arm.com/packs/sds-arm).
+The extension provides a VS Code user interface for [SDSIO Server](https://arm-software.github.io/SDS-Framework/main/utilities.html#sdsio-server) and uses an `*.sdsio.yml` control file to define the active SDS workspace.
-## SDS View
+## SDS Explorer
-The **SDS View** shows SDS data files in the directories that are configured in the `*.sdsio.yml` control file.
-At start it allows to create or open a `*.sdsio.yml` control file.
+The **SDS Explorer** shows the active SDS configuration, SDSIO controls, stream labels, SDS groups, metadata files, and recorded SDS data files in one view.
+If no configuration is selected, the view offers actions to create or open an `*.sdsio.yml` file.
-
+
+### Toolbar actions:
-Action Buttons:
+
+- **Connect / Disconnect** starts or stops the SDSIO monitor connection.
- **Record** captures new SDS data files from the target.
-- **Playback** starts the regression test using the `play:` steps defined in the `*.sdsio.yml` control file.
+- **Play** starts playback using the `play:` steps defined in the active `*.sdsio.yml` control file.
+- **Stop** stops the current recording or playback session.
+- **Open Configuration**, **Create Configuration**, and **Close Configuration** manage the active SDS configuration.
-When a SDS data file is opened a corresponding [metadata file](https://arm-software.github.io/SDS-Framework/main/theory.html#yaml-metadata-format) provides information for formatting.
-The data viewer provide a cursor that synchronies multiple data streams.
+### Context menu actions for SDS files include:
-Example Video Stream:
+
-
+- **Check Data File** to run SDS Check on a selected `.sds` file.
+- **Create / Edit Metadata (YAML)** to create or open the corresponding `*.sds.yml` metadata file.
+- **Open Media Viewer** for image, video, or audio streams.
+- **Export SDS to CSV** for decoded sensor data.
+- **Open SDS Viewer** for sensor data and line charts.
-Example Audio Stream:
+
+When an SDS data file is opened, the corresponding [metadata file](https://arm-software.github.io/SDS-Framework/main/theory.html#yaml-metadata-format) provides stream names, data types, scaling, units, and media information.
+The data, audio, image, and video viewers synchronize their cursors so related streams can be inspected together.
-
+### Example Video Stream:
+
+
+
+### Example Audio Stream:
+
+
## Usage
-### 1. Create a Control File
+### 1. Create or Open an SDS Configuration
+
+
-
+Open the SDS sidebar from the Activity Bar.
+Click **New SDS Configuration** and enter a name for your project, for example `target-a`.
+This creates a `target-a.sdsio.yml` file in your workspace root and selects it as the active SDS configuration.
-Open the SDS Tools sidebar (Activity Bar icon). Click **New SDS Configuration** and enter a name for your project (e.g., `target-a`). This creates a `target-a.sdsio.yml` file in your workspace root with a template.
+You can also use **Open SDS Configuration** to open an existing `*.sdsio.yml` file.
+If the file is outside the current workspace, the extension opens that folder and remembers the selected configuration.
The file looks like:
@@ -52,18 +72,24 @@ sdsio:
usb:
workdir: .
metadir: .
- # flag-info:
- # - 0: Flag 0
- # - 1: Flag 1
+ flag-info:
+ - 0: Flag 0
+ - 1: Flag 1
+ - 2: Flag 2
+ - 3: Flag 3
+ - 4: Flag 4
+ - 5: Flag 5
+ - 6: Flag 6
+ - 7: Flag 7
```
-### 2. Configure Paths & Flags
+### 2. Configure Paths and Flags
Edit your `.sdsio.yml` to set:
-- `workdir` — directory where SDS recording files are saved (`.sds` files)
-- `metadir` — directory containing metadata files (`.sds.yml` files)
-- `flag-info` — custom labels for flags 0–7 (optional)
+- `workdir` - directory where SDS recording files are saved (`.sds` files)
+- `metadir` - directory containing metadata files (`.sds.yml` files)
+- `flag-info` - custom labels for flags 0-7
Example:
@@ -76,27 +102,41 @@ flag-info:
- 2: Error
```
-### 3. Open a Recorder Session
+The extension provides validation and editor completion for SDS configuration and metadata files, including `*.sdsio.yml`, `*.sds.yml`, and `*.sds.yaml`.
-
+### 3. Connect and Control SDSIO
-Click the **Connect** button in the SDSIO Interface view (sidebar). If `tools/sdsio-server` is available, the extension launches it with your active `.sdsio.yml` as the control file. Once connected:
+
-- **Record** — Start recording SDS data from the device
-- **Play** — Play back previously recorded data
-- **Flags** — Toggle flags 0–7 to control behavior on the device
+Click **Connect SDSIO Monitor** in the SDS Explorer toolbar.
+If `tools/sdsio-server` is available, the extension launches it with your active `.sdsio.yml` as the control file.
+Once connected:
-Renamed flag labels appear immediately and persist in your `.sdsio.yml`.
+- **Record** - Start recording SDS data from the device
+- **Play** - Play back previously recorded data
+- **Stop** - Stop the active recording or playback session
+- **Flags** - Toggle flags 0-7 to control behavior on the device
-
+Renamed flag labels appear in the SDS Explorer and persist in your `.sdsio.yml`.
-### 4. View & Export Your Data
+
+
+### 4. View and Export Your Data
+
+The SDS Explorer groups SDS files by stream name and shows associated metadata where available.
+Select a `.sds` file to open it, or use the context menu for more actions.
+
+- Sensor data opens in the SDS Viewer with interactive line charts, zooming, panning, block labels, and CSV export.
+- Audio streams open in the Audio Viewer with the same chart cursor and playback controls.
+- Image and video streams open in media viewers with frame navigation and file statistics.
+- Cursor synchronization keeps data, audio, image, and video views aligned by timestamp.
+- **Check Data File** runs SDS Check for a selected `.sds` file.
-The SDS File explorer shows the SDS data files.
## Links
- [SDS-Framework](https://arm-software.github.io/SDS-Framework/main/index.html)
-
+- [SDS-YAML Metadata Formoat](https://arm-software.github.io/SDS-Framework/main/theory.html#yaml-metadata-format)
+- [SDSIO Control File](https://arm-software.github.io/SDS-Framework/main/utilities.html#sdsio-control-file-sdsioyml)
## License
Apache-2.0
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