[PATCH V1 4/4] can: m_can: allow to send std frame on CAN FD mode

[mkl@pengutronix.de (Marc Kleine-Budde)]

On 11/05/2014 08:58 AM, Dong Aisheng wrote:
> The current code sends all CAN frames on CAN FD format(with BRS or not)
> if CAN_CTRLMODE_FD is enabled.
> However, even CAN_CTRLMODE_FD is enabled, the can tool may still
> send normal frames.
> e.g.
> ip link set can0 up type can bitrate 1000000 dbitrate 1000000 fd on
> cansend can0 123#112233
> 
> Therefore sending normal CAN frame on FD format seems not reasonable
> and the CAN FD incapable device may not be able to receive it correctly.
> 
> The patch switches the M_CAN operation mode to ISO11898-1 instead of
> staying on CAN FD operation mode by writing "11" to CMR bit if find
> we're sending a normal can skb.

With this patch applied and Olivre's version of 3/4, how does the
application send CAN-FD frames?
1. witch on CAN-FD via "ip fd on"
2. write a struct canfd_frame

Correct?

What happens if:
3. write a struct can_frame

A CAN frame is send?

Oliver are you okay with this behaviour?

Marc

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