CANdelaStudio

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

Functions of CANdelaStudio 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 provides viewing, comparing and exporting of diagnostic data, but no editing.

• It has the same functionality as the variant CANdelaStudio View, which is delivered with the Vector tools (CANoe, CANape...) and can additionally 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, but additionally with manual and semi-automatic translation of the diagnostic specification into multiple languages (in the variant CANdelaStudio Standard, 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, but 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 diagnostic concept of a group of ECUs or vehicle model series.

• With the new AI features in CANdelaStudio 25, users can find information, work steps, and project-specific guidance much faster—without having to spend time searching through documentation or complex diagnostic data.
• Smart Help provides precise, context-sensitive answers directly from the Help menu, making it easier to get started quickly and boosting daily efficiency.
• Smart Suggestions provides well-founded recommendations based on project data, CDDs, and other artifacts, ensuring greater consistency, better data quality, and less rework.
• Especially with complex diagnostic models, AI replaces time-consuming trial-and-error with targeted guidance, thereby significantly shortening development cycles. 
• In Version 25, the AI functionality is available via the MCP approach, e.g., in Visual Studio Code, providing a sneak peek into AI-powered workflows around CANdelaStudio.

• The Server Edition makes CANdelaStudio ready for automated CI/CD pipeline processes and saves valuable time, as recurring tasks no longer need to be performed manually. 
• Companies benefit from improved quality and stability, as automated workflows reduce human error and provide faster feedback on issues. 
• The numerous operations include import, export, plugin execution, modification of individual properties, and adjustment of many elements to predefined values. This allows the Server Edition to be flexibly integrated into existing development and data processes.
• With Volume License and Agent License, scalable licensing models are available that offer a cost-effective solution for both predictable standard operations and high-load peaks.

• In the area of SOVD, CANdelaStudio 25 expands modeling capabilities with the new “Operation” class type. New properties such as “Proximity Proof Required” and optional data objects enable the application-specific mapping of SOVD-specific requirements. 
• Version 25 introduces dedicated SOVD-specific data types, which are clearly managed in a separate tab. 
• The result is clear data modeling and tailor-made support for SOVD-based projects. 

• CANdelaStudio 25 improves process reliability with new, precisely tailored types for DTC properties: Event Operation Cycles, Event Conditions, Boolean, and non-translatable strings.
• For SAE J1939-73, a DTC can have a separate SPN/FMI value in addition to the hex value for UDS. This improves integration with subsequent processes such as code generation and data exchange. 

• The redesigned search function in CANdelaStudio 25 delivers results faster, more comprehensively, and with significantly greater ease than before – a noticeable advantage for one of the most frequently used core features.
• Users can now start searching directly from the search field or use the new search dialog with options such as case sensitivity, whole words, prefix, suffix, and search context. 
• The result display is clearly structured, filterable, and allows for quick navigation via clickable object paths.
• At the same time, the search now also covers content such as text tables, attributes, and other elements that were previously difficult to find, thereby significantly improving daily work on the project.

• New lists and integrated property pages for job containers, jobs, job parameters, and the “Documentation Classes” provide greater transparency and faster access to relevant properties.
• Particularly useful for expert users: the new overview list of default attributes, which allows attributes to be conveniently edited across objects and via multiple selection.
• This reduces the number of clicks required, simplifies bulk adjustments, and helps users maintain data more efficiently and consistently.
• The file dialog provides access to synced OneDrive folders, making it even easier to find and use files in modern work environments.