Astro photography tool - Page 13

Yoddha · #**241** 16-09-2011, 08:42 PM

Many thanks to Nelson for updating the Portuguese translation of the Tooltips! You can find the new version in the "Download" page.

Yoddha · #**242** 19-09-2011, 11:05 PM

Henrik and Paolo were very kind to update the Dutch and Italian translations. Many thanks!

Yoddha · #**243** 16-10-2011, 07:42 AM

Hello,

Some quick news! In the beta versions page in APT site you can find a preview numbered 1.65. It is not an official beta there are few more things to finish, but contains the things that are already done.

- Lens aperture control
- Ascom focusers control
- Sortable Object browser
- Multiple focal lengths for the calculator
- Notifications for low PC/Cam battery, low Cam space
- PHD remote connection by IP
- Improvements in FocusAid - "Reset Best FWHM" button and changeable FWHM stack
count when LiveView is used to make the readings more accurate
- Restore original Exp/ISO/Plan after plan completion
- Various fixes

1.70 is expected in a week or maximum two.

Yoddha · #**244** 19-10-2011, 03:19 AM

There is small update of the site - a small integration with Facebook. Now you can "like" the site and authors pages

Just click "like" and all your Facebook friends will see the link to your gallery page.

Do you know that www.astroplace.net provides free images hosting? Everybody is welcome!

Yoddha · #**245** 28-10-2011, 03:05 AM

Hello,

You can download the latest version 1.70 from APT site.

2011/10/27 - v.1.70 New features and bug fixes

-Added: ASCOM focusers control (full version only)
-Added: Lens aperture control
-Added: Manual DARV (full version only)
-Added: Sortable Object browser (full version only)
-Added: Restore original Exp/ISO/Plan after plan completion
-Added: Multiple focal lengths for the calculator
-Added: Notifications for low PC/Cam battery, low Cam space
-Added: PHD remote connection by IP
-Added: Improvements in FocusAid - "Reset Best FWHM" button and changeable FWHM stack count when LiveView is used to make the readings more accurate
-Added: Gamma control effect for Images and LiveView
-Added: Brightness control effect for Images and LiveView
-Added: Small LV++ and LV Stack enhancements
-Added: Small User Interface enhancements
-Added: Usability enhancements
-Fixed: Instability issues when connection to the camera is lost
-Fixed: Instability issues with LiveView in combination with multiple connection/disconnection actions
-Fixed: small User Interface problems
-Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)

www.astroplace.net has lite Facebook integration. You can use the like buttons - in the bottom of the site menu and in every gallery page to share the link with your friends.

Don’t forget that we will be happy to provide a free hosting for your Astro images!

h0ughy (David) · #**246** 28-10-2011, 06:41 AM

great Ivo judst downloaded it. I know you may have been asked a million times - but will you ever to a Mac version of the software?

Yoddha · #**247** 28-10-2011, 07:24 AM

Hi Houghy,

I don't have any experience with the Apple platform, but really start to think that it will be exciting adventure. Who knows, one day maybe we will use APT on iPad?

Yoddha · #**248** 29-10-2011, 05:19 PM

A small bug had slipped in 1.70 so there was need to put 1.71 on the site. Excuse me for the inconvenience!

h0ughy (David) · #**249** 29-10-2011, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoddha

Hi Houghy,

I don't have any experience with the Apple platform, but really start to think that it will be exciting adventure. Who knows, one day maybe we will use APT on iPad?

yes that would be great - but make it work on a mac airbook first

AstroUK · #**250** 30-10-2011, 02:23 PM

Hi I bought a full version of your APT software to use with a Canon 500D, it is BRILLIANT!!
Everyone who is into astro photo taking should get a copy of this app it is GREAT!!

Yoddha · #**251** 30-10-2011, 06:49 PM

AstroUK,

Thank you for the kind words and for supporting APT development by purchasing it!

hotspur (Chris) · #**252** 30-10-2011, 08:39 PM

Great work Ivo-the world astronomy community must be so pleased with this fine program.Thanks for your email last week.The after sales service is really brilliant-thank you

!- cheers Chris

Yoddha · #**253** 31-10-2011, 02:14 AM

Many thanks Chris!

Yoddha · #**254** 09-11-2011, 04:03 AM

Many thanks to Henrik for updating the Dutch version of the tooltips! The new file is available in the Download page.

g__day (Matthew) · #**255** 09-11-2011, 02:03 PM

Ivo,

I'm interested in the software but ponder why paypal over direct deposit or a payment directly from Visa or Mastercard? What does a payment from Visa or Mastercard linked to paypal offer parties?

I only ask because I get annoying spam e-mail from "paypal" all the time - and I've never signed up for paypal before. I know my wife has an account - I'll drop a hint this would make a nice birthday present!

Matt

rcheshire (Rowland) · #**256** 09-11-2011, 04:20 PM

Running demo in Wine, ubuntu Linux 11.10. Installed without a hitch! Will test with camera this evening if I get the time.

mswhin63 (Malcolm) · #**257** 09-11-2011, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g__day

Ivo,

I'm interested in the software but ponder why paypal over direct deposit or a payment directly from Visa or Mastercard? What does a payment from Visa or Mastercard linked to paypal offer parties?

I only ask because I get annoying spam e-mail from "paypal" all the time - and I've never signed up for paypal before. I know my wife has an account - I'll drop a hint this would make a nice birthday present!

Matt

PayPal spam doesn't usually come from signing up with PayPal but from other sites. Just a way to get your attention to click on their virus links.

I find that good Junk filter are very good at junking these PayPal junk now, although i use Google mail.

Yoddha · #**258** 10-11-2011, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g__day

Ivo,

I'm interested in the software but ponder why paypal over direct deposit or a payment directly from Visa or Mastercard? What does a payment from Visa or Mastercard linked to paypal offer parties?

I only ask because I get annoying spam e-mail from "paypal" all the time - and I've never signed up for paypal before. I know my wife has an account - I'll drop a hint this would make a nice birthday present!

Matt

Hi Matt,

The main reason to use PayPal is that so far I didn't find credit card processor that want to work with a business in Eastern Europe

We are still discriminated in this field... Recently I found that the alternative AlertPay has some problems, so it is temporary disabled.

Yoddha · #**259** 10-11-2011, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcheshire

Running demo in Wine, ubuntu Linux 11.10. Installed without a hitch! Will test with camera this evening if I get the time.

Great news Rowland! Please let me know what are the results! We can make a section in the User's guide that describes how to use it

mswhin63 (Malcolm) · #**260** 10-11-2011, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoddha

Hi Matt,

The main reason to use PayPal is that so far I didn't find credit card processor that want to work with a business in Eastern Europe

We are still discriminated in this field... Recently I found that the alternative AlertPay has some problems, so it is temporary disabled.

Ivo,

PayPal has a merchant facility now that allow direct credit card transactions without people logging on. It doesn't offer the payment protection to the purchaser but if someone doesn't want to use PayPal then it is the only offer.

Unfortunately it cost $30.00 per month so you will have to way up the pro's and con of such a facility.