Menu Bar
VCM Scanner's menu bar includes the following menus:
Log File Menu
The Log File menu allows you to open, close, and save files containing the log data you have recorded.
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Open Log File. Open a saved log file. |
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Close Log File. Close the currently-open log file. |
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Save Log File As. Save the data that VCM Scanner has recorded to a log file. |
NOTE: Due to changes in file content, log files saved in VCM Suite version 4.13 (and later) cannot be opened in versions older than 4.13.
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Export Log File. Export recorded log data to a format that can be imported easily into many spreadsheets and data processing applications (.csv file). |
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Recent Logs. Select a file to open from a list of log files you have accessed recently. |
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Exit. Exit VCM Scanner. |
Vehicle Menu
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Connect. Connects the interface device to the vehicle. |
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Disconnect. Disconnects the interface device from the vehicle. |
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Vehicle Profiles. Selecting a profile from this list loads the channel list in the selected profile. |
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Repoll for Supported Parameters. Poll the connected vehicle to determine what channels are available for logging. Regular usage of this feature is recommended. This helps ensure that the list of available channels is correct. |
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Start Scanning. Begin recording data from the vehicle. |
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Stop Scanning. Stop recording vehicle data. |
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Diagnostics & Info. Opens the Diagnostics & Information window, which is used to read DTC codes and to check to see if all emissions readiness tests have been completed. The window also contains some fault analysis tools. See Diagnostics & Information. |
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Controls & Special Functions. Open the Controls & Special Functions window, which allows you to instruct the vehicle to perform certain tasks in real time. See Controls and Special Functions. |
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MPVI Pro Data Logging. Opens the MPVI Pro Standalone Data Logging window. If you are using an MPVI Pro, this window can be used to initiate Standalone Data Logging for certain late model GM vehicles. See MPVI Pro Standalone Data Logging for more information. |
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MPVI2 Data Logging. Opens the MPVI2 Standalone Data Logging window. If you are using an MPVI2/2+ with the Pro Feature Set or an MPVI3, this window can be used to initiate Standalone Data Logging. See MPVI2, 2+, and 3 Standalone Data Logging for more information. |
Layout Menu
The options in this menu allow you to load and save custom screen layouts. See Layouts for more information.
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Open Layout. Open a layout that you have saved previously. |
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Save Layout As. Save the current layout to a file. |
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Recent Layouts. Displays a list of layouts that you have used recently. Select a layout from the list to load it. |
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Default Layouts. Displays several pre-defined layouts, which can be used as is or serve as the basis for designing your own. Select a layout from the list to load it. |
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Add To Layout. Select this item to add a new graph or chart to the current layout. |
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Lock Layout. Select this option to lock the current layout so that it can no longer be modified. |
Tools Menu
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Unit Conversion. Opens the Unit Conversion window, which can quickly perform many common unit conversions. See Unit Conversion Window. |
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Quantities & Units. Opens the Quantities and Units window, which lists the types of units VCM Suite supports for various measured quantities. This can be useful when defining Math Parameters and Filters and when using the User Defined Parameters feature in VCM Editor. See Quantities & Units. |
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Calculator. Opens a window containing a simple calculator. |
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Options. Opens the Options window, which contains user preference settings for the VCM Scanner application. |
Help Menu
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Help. Opens this help system. |
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Resync Interface. When your computer is connected to the Internet and your interface device is connected to the computer, selecting this option will update the device to ensure that credits and licenses purchased since the last resync are properly stored on the device and will be available when you need them. Additionally, this function checks for updates to the device's firmware and applies any updates found. |
NOTE: This is an important step in preparing a new interface for first time use.
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VCM Suite Information. Opens the VCM Suite Info window. When your interface device is connected to the computer, this window can be used to generate a log file that contains troubleshooting information. See How to Generate a VCM Suite Infolog. |
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MPVI Application Keys. Registration of older (MPVI) interface devices required entering an application key that was received by email. Selecting this menu option opens the window that allows application keys to be entered. |
NOTE: Newer devices (MPVI2/2+/3) do not use application keys. They use verification codes for online registration.
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MPVI2 Verification Code. When a new MPVI2 or MPVI2+ is attached to a computer with an Internet connection, this option will produce a verification code that is used for device registration. See Registering Your Interface Device. |
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About. Displays a window that shows what version of the VCM Suite you are using. If there is an update to the software available, the window will have a Download button that you can use to retrieve the new version. |
