Astro photography tool

[h0ughy (David)]

Ivo,
the programme worked well, but not the extra feature you provided.

[Yoddha]

David,

What are the problems? Can you describe them in short?

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by Yoddha

David,

What are the problems? Can you describe them in short?

used the shift key functioning you gave it and when i went to stop it it locked up and wouldnt shut down.

[Yoddha]

Strange... Will check it...

Hope that you were able to image the eclipse!

[h0ughy (David)]

yes Ivo, manually setting off the exposure list worked a treat - just had to remember to start the sequence each time. it was a good experience - even had you program on the nightly news (fleeting glimpse LOL)

[Yoddha]

If you have a link with the news I'll be happy to see it!

I'm wondering if the looped plan didn't start or it just failed to stop when you wanted?

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by Yoddha

If you have a link with the news I'll be happy to see it!

I'm wondering if the looped plan didn't start or it just failed to stop when you wanted?

just before the start of the eclipse time i starrted it off - when i found the shotsw working i went to pause it then stop - it didnt want to restart the sequence then i had to kill the programme and restart

[Yoddha]

Just tested it and can't find problem... Maybe it is something that I fixed after sending you the custom version?!?

[Yoddha]

The Christmas is here and is time for surprises The new version 1.30 is under the tree.

As usual there is a list of changes…

2010/12/23 - v.1.30 New features and bug fixes
-Added: FWHM (Full Width Half Maximum) focusing - use the Focusing Aid panel.
-Added: Framing Mask (FULL version only) - a multi session aid to help
orienting the camera by same angle and position during multiple nights.
-Added: Tooltips help - Shows description per every feature
-Added: Tooltips ON/OFF (FULL version only)
-Added: PC only destination for Digic 4 cameras (still needs card).
-Added: Pause / Resume function when plan execution is in progress.
-Added: Shift+Start to loop a plan
-Added: 0s pause between exposures
-Added: Auto synchronization of the camera's clock on connection
-Added: Longer connection timeout
-Added: Splash screen to show loading progress
-Added: Night Mode for the User guide
-Added: Some optimizations in the User's Interface
-Added: Some performance optimizations
-Added: Temper(HUM) calibration (FULL version only) - now you can enter calibrating constants.
-Updated: Better LV++ - less noise and more sensitive
-Updated: Better LVStack - less noise and more sensitive.
-Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
-Fixed: Fixed is the bulb accuracy problem
-Fixed: Fixed is the random problem with _@@@ in the file names

As a gift to everybody that is trying the demo version there are no more white labels. Even the demo is completely dark adapted.

Happy holidays!

[h0ughy (David)]

great news

[mswhin63 (Malcolm)]

Cool stuff good on ya Ivo

[Yoddha]

Happy New Year to you and your families!

I wish you a healthy and successful year with lots of beautiful moments and clear nights!

[hotspur (Chris)]

Thanks Ivo for your email.

The after sales support you give is excellent!!!

regrards Chris

[Visionoz (Bill)]

Ivo

HNY 2011! I just returned from a holiday overseas and am anxious to try out the Xmas goodies you put under the tree!

Thanks and hopefully 2011 will be a great year for you & family too

Cheers
Bill

[Yoddha]

Thanks Bill!!!

[Yoddha]

The site is updated with version 1.32. It contains a fix of a problem when Digic III camera is used with serial cable.

There is no need to update your APT 1.30 if you use other camera or you don't use serial cable.

On the Download page you can get the latest Tooltips in English. Corrected are some typos.

I apologize for the inconvenience!

[Yoddha]

I'm happy to announce that with the great help of Henrik van Holthoon, the first translation of the Tooltips is a fact! The Ducth version can be found in the Downloads page of the APT site.

Many special thanks to Henrik about his work!!!

On the site you can also see what translations are in progress

The English version is changed too since the last release. Fixed are some typos.

[Yoddha]

Many special thanks to Adam Musial (Bamus) for translating the Tooltips help in Polish!!!

The translation can be found in the Downloads page.

[Yoddha]

There are more news around APT! With the great help of Chris (www.yesyes.info) there is German translation of the Tooltips on the site.

Many special thanks Chris!!!

[Yoddha]

“Astro Photography Tool – APT” turns one year! Happy Birthday APT!

I want to express special thanks to all that purchased APT! Also I want to thank to all that shared their feedback, ideas, suggestions and opinions. Last but not least I want to thank all that helped me in this long way!

If you look back you will see how APT has gone from smart shutter into a powerful astro imaging assistant with many features, some of which are unique. And this is the beginning, something I want to assure you, is that APT will be actively developed while there are users interested in it. A lot of new things are planned and the way to see them becoming real is to support the development with, I think, a fair fee.

Here is how it looks today:
http://www.ideiki.com/astro/skinAstro/AptSitesmall.gif

If you want to review the evolution check the “History” page on www.astroplace.net. There also you will find a demo version, a list of all features, the User’s guide and screenshots.

A new update is expected in the early February and as usual will be loaded with a lot of new things in addition to the “PHD Guiding” program integration.