TTTech software tools enable seamless design flows, configuration, data loading and verification of AFDX®-based networks, consisting of end systems and switches. The set of software tools is built around an open XML database, used to capture system-level communication requirements and network topology to support seamless integration in existing design processes. The tools suite enables creation of configuration files for AFDX® end systems and AFDX® switches, offers traffic monitoring, and supports the reconfiguration of AFDX® switches.