Overview:
To perform a live scan of the vehicle with the current configuration, follow these steps:

1. Connect the Interface:
   Connect your HP Tuners interface device to your laptop and plug it into the vehicle's OBD-II port. For more details, see Connecting to a Vehicle.

2. Close VCM Editor:
   If VCM Editor is open, close it before continuing.

3. Open VCM Scanner:
   Launch VCM Scanner on your computer.

4. Turn on Vehicle Ignition:
   Turn the ignition to a position other than OFF. The engine may be running or stopped, but the vehicle must supply power to the OBD-II port.

5. Establish a Data Connection:
   Click the Connect  icon in the toolbar to open a data connection with the vehicle.

6. Start Scanning:
   Once connected, click the Start Scan   icon to begin the live scan.

7. Insert Markers (Version 4.13 or Later):
   While scanning, you can mark key points in the data:

   • Press M to insert a marker at the current time index.

   • Press Cto insert a marker with an optional comment.

     
     Note: Markers appear as green bars in the timeline when playing back a log file. Longer key presses generate wider bars. See The Timeline for details. Comments are saved in the log file, but they are not yet displayed in version 4.13. This feature is expected in a future update.

     
     

8. Stop Scanning:
   To end the scan, click the Stop Scan   icon.

9. Save the Scan Data (Optional):
   If you wish to save the scan data to a log file, click the Save  icon.