Solutions for ODX ODX: A brief introduction The Open Diagnostic data eXchange (ODX) format is an XML-based data format for description of the data relevant to vehicle diag-nostics. 1/6 ODX was developed in a working group of ASAM and ISO. Releases within ASAM have been made since 2004. Release as an ISO stand-ard was in 2008. ODX was conceptualized as an open format for the exchange of diagnostic data between automotive OEMs and their suppliers. The primary use of ODX data is in parameterizing diagnostic testers. Vectors ODX mission statement Today, Vector supports ODX in its diagnostic-related products (see table) and so Vector is enabling simple and effective work with ODX diagnostic data. Since 2001, Vector is contributing to define the ODX standard in ASAM and ISO working committees. ODX is now released officially as ISO 22901-1:2008. Some automotive OEMs and suppliers are already integrating ODX in their development processes. It is now apparent that in practice the flexibility of the ODX standard will lead to different ODX dialects. Vector will strive to meet the chal-lenge of supporting these ODX dialects in all phases of the diag-nostic process. Constructive feedback from users is important to us, since we are continually working on improvements. The CANdela approach and ODX Both ODX data and CANdela CDD data are described in XML. Due to its high flexibility and broad coverage of diagnostic use cases, ODX is enjoying increased popularity among OEMs and suppliers. Nonetheless, its high flexibility is associated with considerable complexity. Consequently, when ODX data are created without supporting tools, extensive expert knowledge is assumed. Vector’s answer to this is the CANdela approach: The user encoun-ters a diagnostically-driven perspective of the data. A key aspect here is that it is not necessary to possess special expertise or knowledge of the underlying formats to create the data. The CANdela data model goes beyond the use case of tester parameterization, since the data model is the data source for the entire diagnostic development process, which is organized in sub-steps: Tip: With the implementation of ODX it makes sense to simultane-ously optimize development processes. The aspects of univer-sality and reliability play a great role here. They make it pos-sible to achieve sustained time and cost savings. Vector can Specification, code generation, ECU testing and validation. offer you consultation and other services for implementing ODX to your existing processes. You will find further informa-tion on this on page 1/8 in this catalog. More Information: www.vector.com/contact