Learn AUTOSAR-ARXML-C with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Installation Setup
Install AUTOSAR authoring tools (e.g., Vector DaVinci, EB tresos, ARTOP)
Set up project workspace
Import ARXML files from OEM/Supplier
Configure toolchains for C code generation
Integrate with ECU build environment
Environment Setup
AUTOSAR tool installed (DaVinci, ARTOP, EB tresos)
Compiler toolchain for target ECU
CAN/LIN/Ethernet interface
PC with Windows/Linux for development
Version control for ARXML/C files
Config Files
*.arxml - AUTOSAR XML description
*.c - SWC implementation
*.h - header/interface definitions
*.ld - linker scripts
*.cfg - ECU/BSW configuration
Cli Commands
Toolchain-specific code generation commands
ARXML validation scripts
Make/build for ECU targets
Simulation commands for virtual ECUs
Communication testing via CAN/LIN/Ethernet CLI tools
Internationalization
Support for different regional vehicles via configuration
Multi-language comments/documentation
Unicode for diagnostic strings
Region-specific measurement units
Compliance with global automotive standards
Accessibility
Tool accessibility (IDE-based)
Documentation of SWCs and ARXML
Version control for multiple developers
Clear API documentation for C code
Training for new engineers
Ui Styling
Not applicable (ARXML is non-visual)
C code organization and comments
Naming conventions for SWCs/ports
XML schema validation
Consistent structure for maintainability
State Management
SWC internal variables in memory
RTE maintains communication state
BSW tracks hardware state
Event flags for runnables
Persistent configuration in ECU NVRAM
Data Management
Signal mapping via ports
I/O data from BSW
Communication buffers (CAN/LIN/FlexRay)
EEPROM/NVRAM storage
Diagnostic/logging signals