CANdelaStudio - Efficient Specifying of Diagnostic Data

The specification tool CANdelaStudio is a central component of the Vector CANdela solution and supports users in creating and editing a formal vehicle ECU diagnostic specification.

Once a diagnostic specification has been created, it is used for the following process steps and increases thereby the consistency in the entire diagnostic development process:

Implementing the diagnostic software
Automated conformity tests of the diagnostic software
Data supply for the various diagnostic testers in development, manufacturing and the service garage
Starting point for test sequences in diagnostic testers in production and the service garage

Data exchange regarding import from ODX (2.2, 2.0.1) and export to ODX (2.2, 2.1, 2.0.1) as well as the migration of diagnostic data to ODX is perfectly supported.

Advantages

The user is guided by a templates concept. Despite differences in requirements, the diagnostic data is always described in a similar structure, even for different automotive OEMs. This enables reusability across projects.
Consistency checks during input assure high data quality.
Diagnostics-oriented user interface assure quick results.
Import and export from/to different exchange formats (ODX, AUTOSAR DEXT, CSV, RTF, HTML, A2L, XML, CDI) simplify reuse and further use of data
Support of different protocols on different networks (UDS, KWP2000, OBD, WWH-OBD, CAN, LIN, MOST, FlexRay, DoIP)

Functions

In order to handle OEM-specific differences in a single tool, CANdelaStudio supports document templates. A document template corresponds to an OEM-specific diagnostic specification in content. It contains a formal description of all allowable basic services of the ECU and the set of mandatory content that must be implemented for every ECU. Document templates are provided by many automo-tive OEMs.

Comparison view: Shows changes between two versions and saves the results. Many convenient filter, search and extended navigation functions are offered.
Import and export of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in a wide variety of formats
Different views of diagnostic trouble codes: From a table-based overview to a view of the validity of DTCs in different variants and a detailed editing view for an individual DTC.

Highlights Version 14

Simplified Data Adoption when Used for Different OEMs

Easy to use with regard to data transfer in OEM/OEM cooperations and suppliers with several OEMs
The differences between OEM templates are being bridged

The advantage:

Essential diagnostic data such as diagnostic instances and DTCs can be easily reused, even across different OEM templates.

Further Optimizations

Revision of the central diagnostic instance dialog with services and data objects with regard to clarity and creation of more comprehensive description
Flexible and configurable design of the screen layout
Clear access to recently opened files
Optional sorting of identifiers in all diagnostic classes

Data Exchange and Reports

ODX

Import from ODX (2.2, 2.0.1), as well as export to ODX (2.2, 2.1, 2.0.1)
Extensive optional settings in ODX export (e.g. table or service oriented)
Partial import of ODX data, e.g. only Layers and Services
ODXStudio View for viewing ODX data
Intelligent support of Object IDs (OID) and Text IDs (TID)

AUTOSAR

Simple import of signals and conversions from an AUTOSAR System Description
Export function for generating the AUTOSAR Diagnostic Extract (DEXT files). The exported files correspond to the “Diagnostic Extract Template” standard of AUTOSAR 4.2.2/4.3.0.
Automated linking of CANdela objects with the corresponding objects in the AUTOSAR System Extract
(SYS-EX)

CANdb and FIBEX

Adoption of signals and conversion into data objects and DTCs

Reports

Diagnostic specification export (RTF, HTML)
Service overview export (CSV file)

Editions

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Standard ViewX Pro Admin

CANdelaStudio Standard offers all important functions to conveniently describe ECU diagnostics (e.g. ECU identification, fault memory, session, security, ...).

Functions of the edition "Standard":

Creating and editing CANdela documents (*.cdd) using CANdela templates (*.cddt)
Setting attribute values for code generation, for example
Comparing two CANdela documents, or parts of CANdela documents
Importing data from various standard formats (ODX, CSV, …)
Exporting the CANdela document to various data formats
Viewing and consistent editing in one language

Target group: All active participants in the diagnostic process should use CANdelaStudio Standard.

The well-priced CANdelaStudio ViewX edition provides viewing, comparing and exporting of diagnostic data, but no editing.

It has the same functionality as the View Edition, which is delivered with the Vector Tools (CANoe, CANape...) and can export the diagnostic specification as a requirement specification (RTF, HTML).
Additionally, it features data oriented exports (ODX, CVS…), a compare view and an ODX Viewer.

Target group: Authors of test sequences and users of test systems.

Like CANdelaStudio Standard, additionally with manual and semi-automatic translation of the diagnostic specification into multiple languages (in the Standard Edition, you consistently edit the diagnostic specification in one language only).

Furthermore, you can create and use dictionaries following the open TMX standard. Besides Western European languages, Far Eastern languages like Japanese are supported.

Target group: International projects and projects where multilingual specifications are required or helpful.

Like CANdelaStudio Pro, with additional editing of diagnostic templates (*.cddt) for the definition of:

Fundamental Protocol Services
Fault Memory (structure and properties of individual diagnostic trouble codes)
Diagnostic Classes for different diagnostic use-cases
Specifying authorization settings for objects
Modifying objects without restriction by authorization settings
Attributes for configuring diagnostic tools (tester, code generator, validation…)
Delete individual revision entries

Furthermore, you can edit template aspects in CANdela documents (*.cdd) and translate templates (*.cddt).

Target group: Users who are responsible for the global diag-nostic concept of a group of ECUs or vehicle model series.

Product Descriptions

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Documents System Requirements KnowledgeBase

Short overview of facts (PDF)

Component	Recommendation	Minimum
Processor	Intel Core i5 3,0 GHz or higher	Intel Core 2 Duo 2,6 GHz
Memory (RAM)	4 GB	2 GB (32-bit) or 4 GB (64-bit)
Screen resolution	1280 x 1024 or higher	1024 x 768
Operating system	Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista (Vista only 32-Bit)

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Downloads

2020-07-23 Service Pack
CANdelaStudio 13 SP1 P1
2020-05-15 Add-On/Freeware
Converters for CANdela Diagnostic Descriptions for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, and Vista SP2 (32 bit)
2020-04-06 Add-On/Freeware
Visual Studio Extension for Diagnostic Sequence Authoring
2020-01-30 Technical Article
Vehicle Diagnostics as Part of a Contemporary E/E Development Process
2019-05-02 Service Pack
CANdelaStudio 11 Patch 2
2019-04-10 Service Pack
CANdelaStudio 10 Patch 4
2018-12-06 Presentation
CANdelaStudio
2018-11-09 Service Pack
CANdelaStudio 9.1 SP1 Patch 3
2018-10-16 Technical Article
Diagnostic Development with AUTOSAR – the Benefits for Vehicle Manufacturers and Suppliers
2017-10-20 Service Pack
CANdelaStudio 9.0 SP1

News / Events

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News Events Webinar Recordings

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Training

The number and complexity of control units used in automobiles has increased tremendously. It is therefore important to include diagnostics in the development process of control units from an early stage.

Our training classes and workshops will provide you not only with a basic understanding of diagnostics. Especially with practical exercises you will gain a comprehensive view on the Vector diagnostic tool chain.