Calterm Configuration Files

Used for older Core 1 products (typically ). .CF0 / .CFG General Configuration

| Risk | Mitigation | |-------|-------------| | Large config files | Optional delta encoding + max snapshots limit (e.g., 50) | | Snapshot mismatch after ECU firmware update | Store ECU software ID; warn if mismatch | | UI complexity | Progressive disclosure – basic revert first, diffs advanced | calterm configuration files

: To establish a connection, you must select the configuration file that matches your ECM's software version. Used for older Core 1 products (typically )

Currently, Calterm configuration files store ECU communication parameters, signal databases, and UI layouts but lack: | | Database File |

| File Type | Extension | Purpose | |-----------|-----------|---------| | Project Configuration | .ctp | Saves the entire workspace: open windows, loaded DBC files, ECU connections, and user preferences. | | Database File | .cdb | Contains ECU definitions, message IDs, signal interpretations, and DTC lookup tables. The most critical file type. | | Display Layout | .lay | Stores dashboard configurations: gauge types, chart positions, color schemes, and data grid columns. | | Communication Setup | .cms | Defines baud rates, bus types, adapter settings (e.g., TEXA IDC5), and filter masks. | | Script/Macro | .cls | Calterm script files for automating diagnostic sequences, data logging triggers, or repetitive tests. | | DBC (CAN Database) | .dbc | Industry-standard file for CAN bus decoding. Calterm can import and reference DBCs as configuration inputs. | | Logging Profile | .clg | Defines what data to log, sampling rates, and storage triggers (e.g., log when DTC sets). |