xTEDS Generator



xTEDS Generator - Getting Started

Beginners

It is recommended that those new to xTEDS begin by loading a sample xTEDS. You can then use the xTEDS generator to edit the sample data for your own purposes. Select an xTEDS below to get started.


Power Users

Power users may also benefit from starting with an example xTEDS on the left, however if you just want to start from scratch, use this option.

After clicking the button below perform the following:
  1. Use the edit link under xTEDS Identity to identify your xTEDS and to choose whether your xTEDS is for a device.

  2. Use the edit link under Device (or Application) to identify the device or application.

  3. Use the add interface link under Interfaces to add at least one interface to your xTEDS.

  4. Click the Variables link for an interface to expand the Variables section. You can then add one or more variables that can be used in messages.

  5. Click the Messages link for an interface to expand the Messages section. You can then add one or more Commands, Notifications, or Requests.
Returning Users

Use this option to load an existing xTEDS from your computer so you can view it and/or modify it. Use the Browse button to select the file on your computer. After selecting a file, use the Start with Existing xTEDS button to begin. If the file does not conform to the xTEDS specification, you will see an error message. To load the xTEDS anyway, uncheck the Perform Validation checkbox and retry. If you choose to edit data in the xTEDS, make sure you generate a new xTEDS when you are finished and save it to your computer.


Perform Validation
General Tips
  • You can work on the xTEDS in any order. The warning "Incomplete" will be shown next to sections that have required elements that are not yet entered.

  • When working with interfaces, click the name of the interface to expand or contract the information for the interface. Contract the interaces you are not working on to minimize the information shown on the page. You can also expand and contract the Qualifiers, Variables, and Messages sections within an interface in the same manner.

  • Use the Generate xTEDS button to view the XML that will be produced. You don't have to wait until you are finished. You can generate and then use your browser's "save as..." menu to save the xTEDS to make sure you don't lose your work.


xTEDS Generator Version 1.1.1 (Click here for Release Notes)
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