DBC-aware signal templates
Load a DBC, export Excel, have a scenario drafted, then import it back into simCAN with signal definitions preserved.
CAN signal scenario simulation for bench validation
Bench-test CAN and ADAS signal behavior before road testing.
Build repeatable signal scenarios from DBC files and Excel, transmit them on real CAN hardware, record live bus behavior, and replay it for fast bench development.
$499introductory license
$799regular price
CANtransmit, record, replay
DBCsignal-aware workflows
Purpose-built for CAN bench work.
simCAN gives test engineers a practical way to build, inspect, transmit, record, and replay CAN signal behavior without writing one-off scripts for every bench setup.
What the software does
simCAN loads DBC files, exports signal templates to Excel, imports completed scenarios, plots selected signals, transmits enabled signal profiles to real CAN interfaces, records incoming CAN traffic, and plays recorded logs back onto the bus at original timing.
Who it is for
ADAS engineers, validation teams, bench technicians, CAN integrators, test labs, prototype teams, and anyone who needs to simulate vehicle or sensor bus behavior before running expensive road tests.
Key features
Focused controls for scenario creation, hardware output, record mode, playback, and signal-level editing.
Real CAN transmit flow
Transmit enabled signal profiles on compatible CAN hardware with timing feedback and CAN output health indication.
Record and playback
Capture incoming bus frames to timestamped logs, plot selected signals live, and replay logs at original timing.
Multi-bus bench setups
Organize isolated CAN buses, keep scenarios separated by bus, and focus views by selected bus or all buses.
Signal profile editing
Manipulate points, apply profile utilities, auto-scale plots, and export edited scenarios back to Excel.
License-gated distribution
Machine-bound license files help control distribution while still keeping the software practical to install.
Supported systems
Built for Windows bench machines and common USB-to-CAN workflows.
Operating system
Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit. The downloadable build is a standalone Windows EXE.
CAN hardware
Compatible with supported python-can interfaces, including SLCAN and gs_usb style adapters when drivers are installed.
Scenario files
DBC files for signal definitions and Excel workbooks for scenario profiles.
Bench use
Designed for engineering bench testing. Not a substitute for safety validation, track testing, or regulatory compliance.
Example workflow
A practical path from CAN database to a repeatable ADAS bench scenario.
Load a DBC
Import the bus database so simCAN understands messages, signal names, scaling, units, and bounds.
Export Excel
Create a scenario workbook that can be edited directly or handed to an LLM to draft an AEB, LKAS, pedestrian crossing, or turn scenario.
Import and edit
Bring the completed workbook back into simCAN, inspect signals, adjust profiles, and verify the plot before output.
Transmit, record, replay
Send the scenario to CAN hardware, record bench traffic, and replay logs to reproduce behavior during development.
Introductory launch pricing
Start with a machine-bound simCAN license for your bench computer. Early buyers get the introductory price before the regular price goes into effect.
Activation is handled inside simCAN. After purchase, enter your activation key in the splash screen and simCAN will register the license to that Windows machine.
Common questions
Short answers for the purchase and bench setup flow.
How is the license activated?
simCAN displays a Machine ID at the splash screen. Online activation can register the app to that machine and install the signed license automatically.
Can I use it on multiple computers?
The launch license is machine-bound. Additional machines require additional licenses or written approval.
Does this validate an ADAS feature for road use?
No. simCAN is a bench development and test tool. It helps exercise CAN signal behavior before road testing, but it does not replace safety validation, professional engineering judgment, or regulatory compliance work.
What if my adapter is not recognized?
USB-to-CAN adapters often require the correct Windows driver and interface setting. Support can help with setup, but hardware compatibility is not guaranteed for every adapter.
Ready to test the bench before the road?
Use repeatable CAN scenarios to explore ADAS signal behavior earlier in development.