Looks like that is a yes then . I will try and answer some of your questions and concerns rather than reply to each individual post
I have had a email back from Jeremy Gallagher in the States that a new forum has been linked to UKAT and ready to be used. This will take a bit of time for me to configure and get all the setting right so may not be ready until around Christmas (I still have a day job in the workshop like you guys)
The forums will only allow images in the format of .gif .jpeg .bmp etc which is fine for posting your waveform images. Unfortunately it is not possible for them to host Pico format files
As we are moving more towards "Cloud Computing" I would suggest anyone who wishes to store their Pico files to use a company such as MediaFire to upload them and even have a paid for account, this will ensure your files are kept safe, nothing worse than your laptop going down and loosing all your hard work. Those with Bosch scopes can use the same method
All you will need to do then is just post the link to your Pico file into your post for members to download
Some of you mention that you do not YET have a Pico Scope but would still like to see the Pico Files in action. You can go to the Pico website and download the latest version of Pico software to your laptop (you do not have to pay or own a Pico Scope)This will allow you to view the downloaded Pico files, it will also run in demo mode
As you can imagine there are thousands of vehicle variants, model years and engine codes. This would be a nightmare for me to sort and put in different categories. So I have to go for the simplest option for me and the quickest way for you to find what you want
This means that when you post you will be asked for the "Make" "Model" "Year" and "Engine Code" and perhaps the option to supply the ECU type. Once all the details have been supplied then I can clean up your post headings (as I normally)so that when you search it will bring up a list of the correct vehicle
When you search you will just have to put in say "VW Passat CBAB 2009" this will then bring up a list of waveform posts relating to that specific vehicle (drop the year for more results)
There are always concerns about data / images being lost with third parts hosting, but we all rely on it these days with our accounts, invoicing, photo, personal info etc. What I would be willing to do is keep the waveform images stored on our own server as well as an extra additional back up, which if I get time to set up (next year) this will be accessible for members only
I hope this answers some of your questions
Peter
PS: Before the forum goes live I will try (when time allows) to pull some of the waveforms already stored in the archives and put them into new (individual) posts
You can download the latest Pico Software here, run in demo mode or view other members Pico files without having a Pico Scope
http://www.picoauto.com/software.html
Get your self a MediaFire Account to store your Pico files and Pico Images, also useful to back up you garage data / accounts
http://www.mediafire.com/
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