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From '''version 6.49a''' onwards, a nickname can be assigned to a J-Link to make it easily distinguishable from other J-Links by more then only the serial number.
 
From '''version 6.49a''' onwards, a nickname can be assigned to a J-Link to make it easily distinguishable from other J-Links by more then only the serial number.
 
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==Where the nickname is shown==
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== Where the nickname is shown ==
 
[[File: J-Link_Selection_Dialog.PNG | right | thumb | J-Link selection dialog with nickname]]
 
[[File: J-Link_Selection_Dialog.PNG | right | thumb | J-Link selection dialog with nickname]]
 
The nickname is shown in two places:
 
The nickname is shown in two places:
 
* J-Link Configurator <!---Link the J-Link Configurator page as soon as it exists--->
 
* J-Link Configurator <!---Link the J-Link Configurator page as soon as it exists--->
 
* J-Link Selection dialog
 
* J-Link Selection dialog
==How to asign a nickname==
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== How to asign a nickname ==
 
[[File: J-Link_Configurator_Dialog_Nickname.PNG | right | thumb | J-Link selection dialog with nickname]]
 
[[File: J-Link_Configurator_Dialog_Nickname.PNG | right | thumb | J-Link selection dialog with nickname]]
 
A nickname can only be assigned to the J-Link via the J-Link Configurator. <!---Link the J-Link Configurator page as soon as it exists--->
 
A nickname can only be assigned to the J-Link via the J-Link Configurator. <!---Link the J-Link Configurator page as soon as it exists--->
 
To assign a nickname in the Configurator, double-click (or right-click->Configure) the J-Link you want to assign a nickname to and write it into the "Nickname" section.
 
To assign a nickname in the Configurator, double-click (or right-click->Configure) the J-Link you want to assign a nickname to and write it into the "Nickname" section.
=== Restrictions===
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=== Restrictions ===
 
* The nickname cannot exceed a length of 32 characters
 
* The nickname cannot exceed a length of 32 characters
 
* Only ASCII characters are valid
 
* Only ASCII characters are valid

Revision as of 11:47, 13 August 2019

From version 6.49a onwards, a nickname can be assigned to a J-Link to make it easily distinguishable from other J-Links by more then only the serial number.

Where the nickname is shown

J-Link selection dialog with nickname

The nickname is shown in two places:

  • J-Link Configurator
  • J-Link Selection dialog

How to asign a nickname

J-Link selection dialog with nickname

A nickname can only be assigned to the J-Link via the J-Link Configurator. To assign a nickname in the Configurator, double-click (or right-click->Configure) the J-Link you want to assign a nickname to and write it into the "Nickname" section.

Restrictions

  • The nickname cannot exceed a length of 32 characters
  • Only ASCII characters are valid
  • After assigning a nickname, the J-Link must be power-cycled for the changes to take effect
  • The J-Link's firmware is supposed to be up to date