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ISTA variants - request for basic clarification for newbies - sfinks2 - 26-02-2024
Hello
I wonder if someone more experienced can share some clarifications on ISTA variants available.
There are standalone or iLean versions, some included in ISPI package some not, some have loaders...
Actually I am getting lost in it and think some clarification and basic "how to handle and use" of this great soft would be appreciated by newbies like me.
What are all those elements doing? What are they for?
I know that there are paid versions / licences but to know clearly what they are all about and what do one gets for the money spend would be nice to know.
Sorry if this is silly question, or posted in wrong place. If I can find such info elsewhere any directions would also be appreciated.
Reards.
RE: ISTA variants - request for basic clarification for newbies - sfinks2 - 29-02-2024
Really no-one willing to help newbies?
Perhaps some basic stuff on standalone vs iLean vs ISPI - to start the discussion and maybe more people will join.
RE: ISTA variants - request for basic clarification for newbies - Nikr - 29-02-2024
just download standalone version and try to use it then you will understand the difference yourself after you get used to it. This is the only way to get some ideas of what you actually need.
RE: ISTA variants - request for basic clarification for newbies - al70 - 29-02-2024
here's a torrent file for standalone, got it from another member, hope he doesn't mind me sharing
RE: ISTA variants - request for basic clarification for newbies - m_fife - 01-03-2024
I've been using Sedoy's version and it has done everything it needs to do for my M5, super powerful tool. As I understand it ISPI is basically a launcher for a variety of BMW applications -> ISTA being one of them. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
RE: ISTA variants - request for basic clarification for newbies - sfinks2 - 06-03-2024
Thank you for your answers.
Well - actually I AM using one of Sedoy's standalone version (thanks a lot anyway) of ISTA D and ISTA P, which has launcher and does not require asking for individual license on PM. I do not remember my version number right now - I guess it must be ancient one. I did some diagnosis, and programming using both ISTA D/P and other tools (winkfp, NCS).
The differences between standalone ISTA and other versions (ISPI, iLean, others if applicable) are still not clear to me - therefore I am asking.
Question is what I will get extra after paying for iLean? Is it for example possible to update iLean ISTA to newer version instead of downloading and installing the whole standalone stuff again and again?
What do I get extra with ISPI compared to standalone / iLean ISTA
Any comments will be appreciated.