Values

Equates to a rudamentary Key-Value (KV) map for Signal data. Allows DBC interpreters to output human-readable strings from raw Signal input values.

Syntax

VAL_ <ID> <SignalName>  Key_1 "Val_1" ... Key_N "Val_N";

• CAN_ID · decimal
• Signal · signal - mnemonic name - see signals
• LabelN · number - raw signal values
• ValueN · string - text description

Note: multiple pairs of values are permitted. Minimum of 1 pair required.

Examples

GearSelector (enum)

VAL_ 123 GearSelector  0 "P" 1 "R" 2 "N" 3 "D";

• 0 -> P - park
• 1 -> R - reverse
• 2 -> N - neutral
• 3 -> D - drive

HandbrakeStatus (boolean)

VAL_ 456 HandbrakeStatus  0 "Disengaged" 1 "Engaged";

• 0 -> Disengaged
• 1 -> Engaged

HeadlightStatus (boolean)

VAL_ 789 HeadlightStatus  0 "Off" 1 "On" ;

• 0 -> Off
• 1 -> On