Sheet 14FAQ
MapEngine FAQ
Short answers about the MapEngine file editor. The binding terms are in the documents linked at the bottom of every page.
What is MapEngine and who is it for?
MapEngine is a desktop application for editing ECU and TCU files, for tuners and workshops at every level. A simple change takes a few clicks, and the advanced tools (AI Similarity, OFFSET, ALIGN, map packs, a dual HEX editor) are there when you need them.
How is a desktop application different from a browser editor?
MapEngine is a native Windows program: editing and the 2D, 3D and HEX views run on your own computer. Only map recognition uses my server.
Does MapEngine read or write the ECU, or connect to the vehicle?
No. MapEngine works on files you already have. It does not read or program a controller in a vehicle and does not replace a tool for reading and writing. Modified files and their checksums must be checked separately before use.
Is my ECU or TCU supported?
Check the supported list: it shows 370 controller families (348 ECU and 22 TCU), grouped by manufacturer. A family on the list means the library holds reference data for it. The list is an estimate of coverage, not a guarantee of results for every file, variant or map.
Licensed users can request more controller families on a wishlist and vote for them every week.
Does MapEngine contain ready-made definitions of every map?
No. AI Similarity compares a file with reference patterns and shows filtered proposals to review. A missing result for a controller, variant or map is possible and is not a defect.
Does my file leave my computer?
Opening and editing a file does not send its contents anywhere. When you request map recognition, the whole selected file is sent to my server, not just a checksum. It is used only for that analysis and is deleted once the analysis is done.
What are the system requirements?
Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), at least 8 GB RAM and a display of at least 1600 × 900. The program does not run on 32-bit Windows, Windows 7 or Windows 8.
How much does MapEngine cost?
The first purchase is €299 net plus applicable tax and includes 365 days of access. A continuation is €249 net for the next 365 days. There is no automatic renewal.
Customers who pay for the first purchase by 31 December 2026 keep €249 net for every continuation.
Who sells MapEngine, and can I get a refund?
Purchases are handled by PayPro Global as the seller (Merchant of Record); MapEngine Paweł Król-Paprot is the publisher and licensor. A full refund on request within 14 days of purchase applies, without giving a reason, including business purchases.
Does MapEngine have functions to disable emission or safety systems?
No. MapEngine is a general file editor and has no dedicated functions to disable or bypass emission-control, safety or anti-theft systems. The Terms prohibit using it for that purpose, and you are responsible for lawful use.
What does the DTC module do?
The DTC preview is an auxiliary function in beta. For supported patterns it decodes the codes in a file and shows their names and whether they are active in the file. It is not a diagnosis of a connected vehicle, it does not write DTC changes, and results need verification.
How often is the library updated?
I aim for weekly updates and prioritise the controller families that licensed users request most. Voting does not guarantee a release date.
How do I contact you?
Questions: contact@mapengine.pro.