The different features of Vehicle Spy are accessed through the main menus shown in Figure 1.

Each menu item holds a different group of tasks that can be done with the software. Click on the menu names in Table 1 to see further details for each of them.
| Main Menu | Description |
|---|---|
| File | Contains tasks for opening and saving files. |
| Setup | This menu item has hardware and database configuration tools. |
| Spy Networks | Common Vehicle Spy tasks are found in this menu. |
| Measurement | Tools for looking at and recording signal values are found here. |
| Embedded Tools | Holds other tools to help with development. |
| GMLAN | Helpful tools for GMLAN users. Note: GMLAN must be enabled on the Tools> Options, Spy Networks tab to see this selection. |
| Scripting and Automation | Tools to automate Vehicle Spy tasks. |
| Run | Another way to start and stop Vehicle Spy. |
| Tools | Contains setup options, utilities, and hardware specific tools. |
| Help | Provides access to help documents, website, and version information. |