# Part 3 - Adding Database Files

### 1. Add Database files:

The next step is to add database files for the normal mode messages on the bus. Select the network to add the database to on the left (Figure 1: ![](https://cdn.intrepidcs.net/support/VehicleSpy/assets/smOne.gif)). With the proper network selected, "Add..." on the right (Figure 1: ![](https://cdn.intrepidcs.net/support/VehicleSpy/assets/smTwo.gif)) can be clicked to select the type of database to load. Here you will find imports for a few different file types: \*.DBC, \*.VS3, and \*.VSDB. Other options will appear depending on the [OEM Specific Features](https://docs.intrepidcs.com/vspy-3-documentation/3.9.12/vehicle-spy-main-menus/main-menu-tools/tools-options/options-spy-networks-tab) enabled under Tools -> Options. Selected Databases for the selected network are shown in the center of the screen (Figure 1: ![](https://cdn.intrepidcs.net/support/VehicleSpy/assets/smThree.gif)). The location of the database can also be verified in this part of the dialog.

![Figure 1: Adding a database file](https://2280262322-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FC3KyOmcYmM6ZVd3OQDa1%2Fuploads%2FgiH9ZOL9rLhrUwGeJhJS%2FPlatformAddDBC.gif?alt=media\&token=63b0952c-082c-4e02-8540-e99de5b6d6c6)

### 2. UEF and VSDB Support:

The tab for "UEF / VSDB Support" is where a UEF, VSDB, and ARXML databases can be configured (Figure 2: ![](https://cdn.intrepidcs.net/support/VehicleSpy/assets/smOne.gif)). To add a database, click on Browse (Figure 2: ![](https://cdn.intrepidcs.net/support/VehicleSpy/assets/smTwo.gif)) and select the proper database file. The path will be shown in the box above the Browse button. If a UEF, VSDB, or ARXML file is not available, this can be skipped.

![Figure 2: UEF and VSDB files](https://2280262322-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FC3KyOmcYmM6ZVd3OQDa1%2Fuploads%2FmdLEZV5ZjQuWf1W7Nr9P%2FdbUefVsdbAdd.gif?alt=media\&token=31c61a15-1e7e-494b-9a55-b6fe8405a41b)

### 3. Diagnostic Database:

Diagnostic information is held in a different database. When a new platform is created, a new or blank database is created. The new database name matches the database platform name. This can be viewed in the Diagnostics tab (Figure 3).

![Figure 3: Diagnostic Database](https://2280262322-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FC3KyOmcYmM6ZVd3OQDa1%2Fuploads%2FADy04QUoU7dQuqJC7cVC%2FdbGMDSetup.gif?alt=media\&token=187cc064-6e0f-4d1a-80c5-e080b183db0a)

### 4. Save:

The next step is to save! Saving can be done in a few different. The simplest is the "Save Platform Changes" button (Figure 1: ![](https://cdn.intrepidcs.net/support/VehicleSpy/assets/smFour.gif)). This will flash with a red border to warn that things are not saved. Another way to save is to go to File -> Save Platform Changes.