BMW Coding Database

sdellutri · 02-27-2014, 09:45 PM

Really great tool.... thanks!
I was able to run this on my Windows 8 system and was poking around to see what it could do. I selected File->Offline mode and program immediately crashed. From that point forward , I could not start the application. I uninstalled, and re-installed and still no luck.
I searched around for leftover configuration (in files or registry) and found in folder
C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\BMW_Coding_Database\** *******Database.exe_Url_btajmppliulum3aji4oez1xsfb wzorpg\1.2.0.0
the file
user.config
which is a text based XML file.
I edited the file and changed

<setting name="OfflineMode" serializeAs="String">
<value>False</value>

from True to False

then I was able to launch the application again.

I am not sure I understand what Offline mode is intended to do, but it doesnt work on my setup. Hope this info is helpful in resolving the problem and for other users who may have got stuck in this unusable condition.

thanks again! great tool!

Frogman · 03-04-2014, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdellutri

Really great tool.... thanks!
I was able to run this on my Windows 8 system and was poking around to see what it could do. I selected File->Offline mode and program immediately crashed. From that point forward , I could not start the application. I uninstalled, and re-installed and still no luck.
I searched around for leftover configuration (in files or registry) and found in folder
C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\BMW_Coding_Database\** *******Database.exe_Url_btajmppliulum3aji4oez1xsfb wzorpg\1.2.0.0
the file
user.config
which is a text based XML file.
I edited the file and changed

<setting name="OfflineMode" serializeAs="String">
<value>False</value>

from True to False

then I was able to launch the application again.

I am not sure I understand what Offline mode is intended to do, but it doesnt work on my setup. Hope this info is helpful in resolving the problem and for other users who may have got stuck in this unusable condition.

thanks again! great tool!

Thanks for this, I ran into the same issue with the current version of the database tool, running on Windows 7.

It seems that off-line mode is broken.

PandaNL · 03-04-2014, 07:50 AM

Can u try to delete the bmw coding database folder under appdata\local, then install using the latest installer from *********database.com. Run the application, and finish the initial setup. Click get data on f-series tab and e-series tab and close the application.

This should create the offline files under C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\ named Fseries.xml and Eseries.xml

Start the app again and try offline mode.

Frogman · 03-04-2014, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PandaNL

Can u try to delete the bmw coding database folder under appdata\local, then install using the latest installer from *********database.com. Run the application, and finish the initial setup. Click get data on f-series tab and e-series tab and close the application.

This should create the offline files under C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\ named Fseries.xml and Eseries.xml

Start the app again and try offline mode.

I uninstalled the app, removed the folder from appdata\local, and re-downloaded the app (version 1.2.1) and installed it. It wanted to update to 1.2.2 beta, which I did (I think the update said something like 1.3...).

Off-line mode is now working, I have pre-loaded E and F series codes.

The file names are a little different: Fserie.xml and Eserie.xml (they are missing the ending 's') and are stored in the root of C:\Users\XXXX\AppData\Local, not in the *********Database directory.

Thanks!

PandaNL · 03-04-2014, 05:31 PM

Yeah it is indeed, Fserie and Eserie didn't had time to check it.

The reason I did this is so that you get the latest offline files, but you have indeed get the data on the first launch of the application.

Frogman · 03-04-2014, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PandaNL

Yeah it is indeed, Fserie and Eserie didn't had time to check it.

The reason I did this is so that you get the latest offline files, but you have indeed get the data on the first launch of the application.

Right, but shouldn't those files go into the *********Database folder and not the ApPData/Local root?

PandaNL · 03-07-2014, 04:01 AM

Yes, they will be in the next update. I will also supply default offline files for first startup to prevent any errors.

VIEW200 · 03-07-2014, 10:48 PM

Hi Guys
I am new owner of a 320I and interested to activate extra features.
Could you please let me know what i need to start with (i mean cable, software etc.), is there any step by step procedure?

shawnsheridan · 03-07-2014, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VIEW200

Hi Guys
I am new owner of a 320I and interested to activate extra features.
Could you please let me know what i need to start with (i mean cable, software etc.), is there any step by step procedure?

PM sent.

Derrymilk · 03-08-2014, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

PM sent.

Hi, any chance you can send me the info too. Got a few bits I'm looking to add to my M-sport

Thanks

shawnsheridan · 03-08-2014, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derrymilk

Hi, any chance you can send me the info too. Got a few bits I'm looking to add to my M-sport

Thanks

PM sent.

Derrymilk · 03-09-2014, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

PM sent.

Thanks. Will look into it this week

PandaNL · 03-14-2014, 08:11 AM

V1.3.4 is out now that fixes the offline files problem.

Pommie335i · 03-14-2014, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derrymilk

Hi, any chance you can send me the info too. Got a few bits I'm looking to add to my M-sport

Thanks

PM sent.

Hi there,

Any chance I can jump on this bandwagon and get assistance with coding my E92 335?

Thanks Shawn,

Gary

BMWSKI · 03-28-2014, 05:08 AM

Why can I no longer open the coding database successfully and what can't I connect / check for updates? I am running v1.2.2...
Any help would be appreciated or a link to the updated version would be awesome

PandaNL · 03-31-2014, 07:00 AM

http://*********database.com for the latest version.

sahajesh · 03-31-2014, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PandaNL

http://*********database.com for the latest version.

Corrupted URL

PandaNL · 03-31-2014, 04:41 PM

This forum censors the words bmw and coding together.

sahajesh · 03-31-2014, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PandaNL

This forum censors the words bmw and coding together.

Aha thanks!

Shen23 · 05-15-2014, 01:34 PM

THanks for sharing！

Mr609 · 05-20-2014, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pommie335i

Hi there,

Any chance I can jump on this bandwagon and get assistance with coding my E92 335?

Thanks Shawn,

Gary

Me 3

shawnsheridan · 05-20-2014, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr609

Me 3

PM sent.

02-27-2014, 09:45 PM	#67
sdellutri New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 435xi Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 M440i xDrive [0.00]	Really great tool.... thanks! I was able to run this on my Windows 8 system and was poking around to see what it could do. I selected File->Offline mode and program immediately crashed. From that point forward , I could not start the application. I uninstalled, and re-installed and still no luck. I searched around for leftover configuration (in files or registry) and found in folder C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\BMW_Coding_Database\ *****Database.exe_Url_btajmppliulum3aji4oez1xsfb wzorpg\1.2.0.0 the file user.config which is a text based XML file. I edited the file and changed <setting name="OfflineMode" serializeAs="String"> <value>False</value> from True to False then I was able to launch the application again. I am not sure I understand what Offline mode is intended to do, but it doesnt work on my setup. Hope this info is helpful in resolving the problem and for other users who may have got stuck in this unusable condition. thanks again! great tool!
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PandaNL Private 22 Rep 60 Posts Drives: F30 330e & E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW E92 335i [0.00] 2017 BMW F30 330e [0.00]	Can u try to delete the bmw coding database folder under appdata\local, then install using the latest installer from *********database.com. Run the application, and finish the initial setup. Click get data on f-series tab and e-series tab and close the application. This should create the offline files under C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\ named Fseries.xml and Eseries.xml Start the app again and try offline mode.
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PandaNL Private 22 Rep 60 Posts Drives: F30 330e & E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW E92 335i [0.00] 2017 BMW F30 330e [0.00]	Yeah it is indeed, Fserie and Eserie didn't had time to check it. The reason I did this is so that you get the latest offline files, but you have indeed get the data on the first launch of the application.
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PandaNL Private 22 Rep 60 Posts Drives: F30 330e & E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW E92 335i [0.00] 2017 BMW F30 330e [0.00]	Yes, they will be in the next update. I will also supply default offline files for first startup to prevent any errors.
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VIEW200 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 320I Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: TORONTO iTrader: (0)	Hi Guys I am new owner of a 320I and interested to activate extra features. Could you please let me know what i need to start with (i mean cable, software etc.), is there any step by step procedure?
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PandaNL Private 22 Rep 60 Posts Drives: F30 330e & E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW E92 335i [0.00] 2017 BMW F30 330e [0.00]	V1.3.4 is out now that fixes the offline files problem.
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BMWSKI Lieutenant Colonel 167 Rep 1,919 Posts Drives: E63 AMG Saloon :) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bucks iTrader: (0)	Why can I no longer open the coding database successfully and what can't I connect / check for updates? I am running v1.2.2... Any help would be appreciated or a link to the updated version would be awesome
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PandaNL Private 22 Rep 60 Posts Drives: F30 330e & E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW E92 335i [0.00] 2017 BMW F30 330e [0.00]	http://*********database.com for the latest version.
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