Public release, March 29, 2012

[Blacky]

Public Release of the EFILive V7.5 and V8 software is now available for download.

If you use this software and something fails please inform us immediately so we can fix it asap.
If the issue is minor, post the issue in this thread. If the issue is major please start a new thread and post a link to the new thread in this thread.

(All we ask is that you make allowances for the time difference between you place and ours - sometimes it will work in your favor, sometimes you may need to wait. We are currently 3 hours behind the US west coast time. So we will be online checking for issues from about 11:30am to 10:00pm US west coast time.)

Please familiarize yourself with the updates that have been made in all RC versions. You may need to manage the differences between this RC10 release and whatever public release your customers may be using. Including helping them to convert their existing *.ctd files to *.ctz files. See the section below under the *.ctd v's *.ctz file format heading, it explains the automatic conversion tools available to help you and your customers convert those files.

We plan for this public release to be the stable release that is currently scheduled to go live on March 31, 2012.

Auto Update:

This latest version uses a new installer from Indigo Rose that is not compatible with the current public release V7.5 and V8 software that has been installed with the QSetup installer.
The installer will automatically check for and uninstall incompatible versions of EFILive. In previous updates some user data (such as registration details) was accidentally being overwritten. This installer attempts to backup and restore that user data so that it is not lost. However, we also recommend backing up your \My Documents\EFILive\V7.5 folder prior to installing this update over the top of the previous public release. That way if any files do get overwritten or deleted, you can always restore them from your backup copy.

The new installer supports auto updating but it will not be enabled until the full public release of the EFILive software.
For now, please download and install this release candidate using the links below.

Manual download/install available here:

http://www.efilive.com/index.php?opt...=48&Itemid=133

Important information

Boot block and Firmware updates
Please update your FlashScan and AutoCal boot blocks to V2.07.04 (Dec 13, 2011) and the firmware to V2.07.26 (Mar 28, 2012).
The boot block update fixes a problem with AutoCal's LCD in low temperatures.
After updating to firmware V2.07.26, you will no longer be able to revert back to an earlier version of the firmware.

*.ctd v's *.ctz file format
*.ctd (calibration tune data) files are no longer supported by the latest FlashScan and AutoCal firmware. The new file format supported by FlashScan and AutoCal is *.ctz (calibration tune zip) files. The V7.5 and V8 software will continue to allow you to open/read *.ctd files but you can only save files in the new *.ctz file format. This is only a concern for tuners that are sending tune files to their customers. If you want to send *.ctz files to your customers, then your customers must also have the latest V7.5 and V8 software installed and must also have their FlashScans and AutoCals updated with the latest firmware.

We have added an auto conversion feature in the V8 Scan and Tune software that will automatically convert all the *.ctd files to *.ctz files in any folder (and sub-folders) that you select. You can also automatically convert all the *.ctd files to *.ctz files on a FlashScan or AutoCal device. Look for the F8: Tools option in the main Scan and Tune window.

Script Files (i.e. *.obj files used to read/flash the controllers - not to be confused with script files that are used to automate calibration updates)

Script files have been updated. The latest script files should be copied to FlashScan/AutoCal devices.

Known Issues:

Issue #1

Attempting to read a CMB/CMC controller using standalone reading (BBR) when no vehicle is connected to FlashScan/AutoCal may cause FlashScan/AutoCal to hang. In that case you should power cycle FlashScan/AutoCal to regain control.

Issue #2

Sometimes the fields on the "Security Restrictions" panel in the "F3: Tune" -> "F4: Properties" window are not visible - select another panel, then re-select the "Security Restrictions" panel to make them visible again.

Reporting Issues:

If you discover any problems/faults, please make a note of them in this thread.
For urgent or complicated issues, please create a support ticket here: http://support.efilive.com

What's new in this update:

For a description of previous updates, please see the RC10 release thread here:
http://forum.efilive.com/showthread.php?18780-Release-Candidate-10-(updated)-Mar-21-2012
and here:
http://forum.efilive.com/showthread....10-Mar-11-2012

Changes in this update:

• Changed the "FSV2 Link" message on unlinked AutoCals so that it only shows once when the device is powered on and they can be now configured before they are linked.
  
• Calibration name searches are now case insensitive, so searching for B0101 and b0101 yield the same result.
  
• V8 License display for used/available VIN licenses now matches V7 display.
  
• Disabled buttons in other EFILive windows that attempt to send commands to FlashScan/AutoCal when V8 pass-thru read or flash is active.
  
• Added "Paste Error Correction" options for updating tables with BEN factor error correction data from the clipboard.
  
• Added "Paste help" option at bottom of paste menu in V7 tuning tool.
  
• Fixed AL5 Read and Flash in V8.
  
• Added E55 BBL.
  
• Added E55 pass-thru scanning for V7.
  
• Added E78 VVE table support.
  
• Fixed installer which was installing V7 documentation into the wrong folder.

Regards
The EFILive Development Team

[bobo]

If I try to save a .ctz file as a secure file in v7.5 with the check box, it makes me lock it to a v2 or it will not save the file. I shouldn't need to do that unless I'm saving it for remote flashing.

[Blacky]

If I try to save a .ctz file as a secure file in v7.5 with the check box, it makes me lock it to a v2 or it will not save the file. I shouldn't need to do that unless I'm saving it for remote flashing.

That is by design now.

With this new design you may unlock the file again should you need to. But to unlock it you need to have the original FlashScan device connected. That prevents anyone else from unlocking your tune file.

Previously, you were not able to unlock any file that was locked. With that, the risk was someone would lock one of their original tune files and then they would lose access to it forever.

Regards
Paul

[Boost]

Thanks Blacky and EFILive team! So, the '11 E78 support is updated / upgraded but still no 2012 Cruze 1.4t, right?

[GMPX]

2012 Cruze is in there, but, I forgot to add two important torque tables, without them it won't make more power than stock, however both the 2012 OS's have had the tables added today and will get in to a release ASAP.

[Boost]

2012 Cruze is in there, but, I forgot to add two important torque tables, without them it won't make more power than stock, however both the 2012 OS's have had the tables added today and will get in to a release ASAP.

Thank you!!! I know a LOT of people will be very pleased with this, looking forward to that correction being released soon, please let us know.

[GMPX]

Thank you!!! I know a LOT of people will be very pleased with this, looking forward to that correction being released soon, please let us know.

Yeah, I had a call from a shop over here who had a 2012 Cruze strapped on the dyno, it was making no more power than stock no matter what....oops, the two tables cured the problem.

[scottcmb]

Cant remote flash a tune into my car with my Flash scan V2........the file has been converted to a CTZ but when i got to flash it in with my v2 IT COMES UP WITH $050B ERROR and says its not compatible with the current firmware.........but i have updated the V2 with the latest firmware in the new release as well as the latest bootblock.........what have i done wrong?

Cheers Scotty

[Blacky]

Cant remote flash a tune into my car with my Flash scan V2........the file has been converted to a CTZ but when i got to flash it in with my v2 IT COMES UP WITH $050B ERROR and says its not compatible with the current firmware.........but i have updated the V2 with the latest firmware in the new release as well as the latest bootblock.........what have i done wrong?

Cheers Scotty

You need to re-copy all the support files (*.obj, *.bix etc) onto the V2.
Connect up the V2, open the [F5: BBX] tab page in the V8 software, click [Read] to get the current V2 config, then click [Program] to update that same config back into the V2.

It updates the files based on dates, sometimes due to date/time differences between here and where you are it may not work in the first 24 hours after a release.
So you can force it by clicking the little black triangle on the [Program] button and selecting [Program All Required Data (slower)]. It will take longer but all files will be updated regardless of date/time stamps.

Regards
Paul

[Boost]

Yeah, I had a call from a shop over here who had a 2012 Cruze strapped on the dyno, it was making no more power than stock no matter what....oops, the two tables cured the problem.

Haha, that's nice, well like I said I anxiously anticipate the correct release, please do let us know as soon as it's available! Thanks again!!!