Issue 3: Example: tektronix.py infile.ascii outfile.pcap
Status:  Accepted
Owner:
Project Member Reported by cn.wei.hp@gmail.com, Nov 14, 2010
Input: A text file created by Tektronix tool Rec2Ascii from a .rf5 file. Output: A pcap file.

To use this script:

1. Open tektronix2pcap.py in a text editor and set TEXT2PCAP_PATH to point to your text2pcap (usually the Wireshark top directory).

2. Start C:\K1297\bin\Rec2Ascii.exe on the same computer as the Tektronix is connected to (the software is protected by Hardlock).

3. Follow the instructions. Choose Hex view (and none of the other options) when asked about format.

4. Open a command window or terminal and type

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      tektronix.py <infile> <outfile> where infile is created in step 2 above. 

Example: tektronix.py infile.ascii outfile.pcap