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OTX Blog
Interesting Facts and News about OTX and our Tools
We'd like to keep you informed. We'll be posting interesting articles about the OTX standard and OTX tool improvements.
If you have any questions or suggestions, we'd happy to hear from you!


ASAM Regional Meeting China 2025
We are participating in the annual ASAM Regional Meeting China in Shanghai. We will be presenting OTX in two presentations. The first day will provide an overview of OTX and its extensions for ASAM-SOVD and ASAM-XIL . The second day, the Technical Seminar, will delve deeper into the details. Using the Unit Test Extension as an example, we will explain how to work with OTX in a straightforward manner. Presentations 07.11.202514:40 - 15:00 ASAM OTX: OTX and ASAM SOVD and AS
Jörg Supke
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OTF as Cloud Application
We're bringing OTF to the cloud. The initial version will allow, among other things, graphical editing and validation of OTX processes and the creation of executable PTX files. Users work within their own GIT or SVN repository. The application is implemented in a way that respects user privacy. OTF Plugins - Using the OTX Editor in Your Own Applications We offer a set of OTF plugins for using the OTX Editor functionality in your own applications. These include the OTX Designe
Jörg Supke
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OTX and SOVD
SOVD is more than just a new diagnostic interface – it marks a paradigm shift in vehicle diagnostics. While previous diagnostic systems were characterized by technical limitations, the approach of providing diagnostic functions as web services opens up entirely new possibilities for efficiency, integration, and innovation. The combination of OTX and SOVD unites standardized diagnostic logic with modern, service-oriented vehicle communication. This article introduces SOVD and
Jörg Supke
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Profiling OTX
In modern diagnostic and test systems, efficiency and transparency in execution play a central role. Especially with complex OTX scripts, it is crucial to understand where time, CPU power, and memory are being consumed. Our new OTX Profiler provides precisely these insights – integrated directly into our Open Test Framework development environment. Contents What does the OTX profiler do? Targeted analysis and hotspot detection Seamlessly integrated Conclusion What does the O
Jörg Supke
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OTX Unit Tests
How can we ensure that the test logic actually does what it's supposed to? OTX, as a programming language, must be tested – just like any other code. The test tests the test – it sounds crazy, but it's necessary: because wherever test logic is implemented, verification is also needed! Contents Introduction Fundamentals of software testing What are unit tests? How do you write a unit test? Tool support Conclusion Introduction To ensure that the test logic programmed in OTX b
Jörg Supke
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OTX vs. Python - Why OTX?
What distinguishes OTX from other programming languages? Why the comparison with Python falls short – and where OTX demonstrates its particular strengths. OTX is different: designed for process reliability, interchangeability, and repeatability in the automotive industry. Contents Introduction Different worlds: Python and OTX Why OTX? OTX and Python compared Conclusion Introduction Why do we even need OTX? Aren't there enough programming languages already? And wouldn't Python
Jörg Supke
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