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+To support the TCG RIM concept a new command line application alled the The tcg_rim_tool has been created. 
+The tcg_ri_tool can be used to create NISTIR 8060 compatible SWID tags that adhere to the TCG PC Client RIM specification.
+It also supports the ability to digitally sign the Base RIM file as the HIRS ACA will require a valid signature in order to
+upload any RIM file.
+
+# Building
+To build this tool navigate to the tcg_eventlog-tool directory and use the following commmand: 
+> ./gradlew clean build
+
+# Usage
+The tcg_eventlog_tool can be invoked using java:
+
+java -jar build/lib.tools/tcg_rim_tool-1.0.jar -h
+
+Current options for the tool can be found using the -h option.
+
+Future packages will install a command line: rim.