thanks for all the help
i got a proper Daten file finally with the DATA folder and i'm pretty sure i've got the NCS_DIY.pdf file already.
it's late now so i'll try testing this all out tomorrow after i drop off my E46 for VCG and VANOS replacement
X5 goes in wedsnesday to the dealer to get glovebox half replaced and i'm going to check and make sure my software on the X is all up to date too which means ill just do a test coding
thanks again