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Figure 10.19: Data Flow Columns Dialog
10.7 Flow Control Tracking
The Flow Control View mode highlights portions of the packets that affect flow control
and displays flow control values. Flow control values shown at the beginning of Link
Transaction display the credit values that were available prior to TLP transmission. Flow
control values shown at the end of the Link Transaction display the credit values that were
available after TLP was transmitted. Hover the mouse over the field to display tool‐tips.
Refer to the following screen capture.
Figure 10.20: Flow Control Display
If the trace includes Flow Control initialization, PETracer detects the amount of available
credits based on the values advertised in InitFC packets. If the InitFC packets are not in the
trace, the amount of available credits can be set using the FC Credit Setup dialog. Select