Vnet Server


Flowcode is now capable of talking to other instances of Flowcode either running on a single PC or running over a network. This allows for bus based components such as RS232 or CAN to simulate and interact with multiple Flowcode programs like the hardware would do in real life. Before the virtual network or Vnet can be used a small application called the Vnet server must be running on your PC or at least somewhere on your network.


The Vnet Server is responsible for collecting and relaying all the Vnet messages between instances of Flowcode. Start up the server by running the FlowServer link located in the Flowcode start menu folder. Multiple distinct Vnets can be run using a single server.


Once the server is running it will appear as an small icon in your taskbar.



Right clicking the icon allows the Vnet Server control menu to appear.



Start

Starts the Vnet server running allowing Vnet operations to take place.


Stop

Stops the Vnet server stopping all activity on the Vnet.


Properties

Brings up the properties window for the Vnet server.



Server Port

Configures the communications port for the Vnet communications.

By default this is set to 8117.


Server Address

Configures the communications IP for the Vnet communications.

By default this is set to use the IP of your network interface.


About

Vnet server version information.


The Vnet server software also features a debug mode that can be used to monitor communications and activity on the Vnets. To startup the Vnet server in debug mode run the FlowServer Debug link in the Flowcode start menu folder.