Choose which packet definitions to use (Model S, Model 3, Model S DBC, etc.)

[Bokonon79]

At the moment, CANBUS-Analyzer can only load the hard-coded Model S packet definitions for analysis.

Adding a "mode" or "definitions" selector (e.g. dropdown list) to the UI would allow the user to switch between different analysis modes (assuming the modes are exclusive of one another). Options might include:

Model S Defaults (hard-coded definitions)
Model 3 Defaults (hard-coded definitions)
Model S RWD DBC file
Model S AWD DBC file
Model 3 DBC file

[amund7]

I think we are close, if not already at where we could just load any DBC file for any car. So maybe the dropdown should be

• Model S (ScanMyTesla)
• Model 3 (ScanMyTesla)
• Load DBC file

the latter would pop up an open dialog. After loading several DBC files, they should stay in that box for quick select/load later on.

The reason I tag it with ScanMyTesla is that those options would show also the compound signals SMT provides, that are impossible in DBC, such as battery power (kW) calculated from simply watt*volts.

Just an idea, but we are moving fast towards compatibility with any DBC file, and we should start preparing the UI for it.

[brian-man]

Hope:
At some point hopefully there will be one or more packets we can use to identify the vehicle type enough to appropriately choose the right DBC file automatically.

[amund7]

I don't think we should stress that, if we support DBC files, we support ANY dbc file, right? Meaning, volvos, audis, school buses whatever.

But perhaps it can be done for model3 / S ?