Testing the Protocol

It is often beneficial to setup a small Lua test file on a PC to get the basic script working with predefined values.

Obviously this may be a lot harder for bidirectional protocols like the Avaya RSP.
However, by scripting on a PC you save a lot of time by weeding out the
most obvious errors and problems.

When trying to debug more complex protocols with a connected device, it is helpful to temporarily insert source.debug (p:debug) commands and use the Pass-Through connection in Debug mode.
In this mode the pass-through socket will be sent event information, debug information, and all data that is received and transmitted by the protocol.

It is also worth noting that the pass-through socket in “Monitor” mode is helpful in showing that the protocol is functioning.
If the protocol stalls for any reason, then the pass-through socket will stop showing data. The pass-through socket is only fed data when the protocol requests data from the source.