DIAGNOSTICS CANdelaStudio 7.1 Optimization of the Diagnostic Development Process Using a Central Database CANdelaStudio as a specification tool and central component of the CANdela approach supports the user in the acquisition and processing of ECU diagnostic data and diagnostic functionalities. The acquisition of the data is done in a XML data base. This data is electronically available for the subsequent process steps: Implementation (ECU software CANdesc) Diagnostic test in the development (e.g. CANoe, CANape, Indigo), the production environment, test stands, and service Automated testing of diagnostic protocol implementation and integration in ECUs (e.g. CANoe.DiVa) Thus the consistency of diagnostic data is ensured at any time in the process. Properties Overview Easy and user-friendly description of diagnostics for all process steps A template concept ensures a consistent development process and allows diagnostic data to be reused in different OEM-specific protocols Import and export are possible in various exchange formats (ODX, CSV, RTF, HTML, A2L, XML, CDI) Support for several standards (KWP2000, UDS, WWH-OBD, J1939, DoIP, FlexRay) A quick learning curve is guaranteed, not just for diagnostic experts Data consistency is ensured, enhancing product quality Development times are shortened Data and code tests are automated Functions Document templates are supported by CANdelaStudio to make it possible to handle manufacturer-specific differences in one stan-dard Application Areas Substantial shares of resources in diagnostic development are used to keep implementation in the electronic control unit com-patible tool. Content in the document template corresponds to a manufacturer-specific diagnostic specification. It contains a for-mal with the various tester types. In addition it is important to description of all allowable basic services of the electronic assure that both electronic control unit and tester implementa-tions control units as well as the mandatory features that must be im-plemented conform to the underlying specification. Different develop-ment teams at different companies have to solve this task. This in every electronic control unit. Optional features can also be described in the template, so that it is easy to select them at a later time if desired. An electronic control unit is described in a separate document which is based on a document template. A variant concept makes it leads to coordination effort and consistency problems. The CANde-la product family offers a comprehensive approach here for stand-ardizing the entire diagnostic process, shortening development times, and avoiding inconsistencies. New Functions of Version 7.1 – Benefits at a Glance Improved Compare View New optimized display of two documents in a tree view Filter, search, navigation functions Detail window with additional information Direct comparison of referenced data types ODX CANdelaStudio now contains ODXStudio View for just viewing ODX files. Support for Additional Standards DoIP, FlexRay, J1939, WWH-OBD More new Features Find and replace function for data types is now available Protection of \"released variants\" is possible Improved processing of environment / snapshot data Search for certain services on the basis of hex sequence V2.4 2011-07 CANdelaStudio in the Diagnostic Development Process www.vector.com/contact