----------------------------------- sabin fota 23 Apr 2015 20:44 Sequence Generator Pro ----------------------------------- Home: Sequence Generator Pro v2.4 Sequence Generator Lite - It's Free! - Powerful Sequencing - Equipment Profiles - Auto Focus - Automated Meridian Flip - Flexible Focusing Patterns - Target Framing Made Easy - Center on Any Part of an Existing Image - Create Complex Mosaic Sequences in Mere Minutes - Flat Frames Made Easy - Other Features: =Dither between frames with your choice of three auto guiders (PHD, Astroart and MetaGuide) =Easily perform frame and focus routines (with support for subframes and high speed cameras) =Feel at home with our highly customizable user interface (drag, dock and float small modules for almost any action) =Over a dozen configurable UI modules (PHD graphing, Image Pan and Zoom, TEC control) =User defined TEC cool down and warm up routines (to minimize thermal stress on your camera’s sensitive components) =Between-frame temperature compensation =Easily create and run a “flats” sequences from your “lights” sequence =Detailed documentation and instructional videos =Near immediate customer support via email or our forum =Hundreds of other features! Forum: http://forum.mainsequencesoftware.com/ Eu il folosesc de o perioada buna si vi-l recomand cu caldura, aveti 45 de ziele sa il testati iar la cate stie sa faca si ce suport excelent ai din partea producatorilor nici nu costa mult: - 99 $ Sequence Generator Pro v2.4 - 39$ Framing and Mosaic wizard - 19$ Notification system ----------------------------------- jimao22 27 Apr 2015 18:09 ----------------------------------- Un hang-out de ieri, inregistrat pe youtube despre Sequence Generator Pro, prezentat de chair autorii sai. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv_G7kWYbrM#t=13 ----------------------------------- sabin fota 09 Aug 2015 19:30 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.4.2.4 Released: 07/27/2015 Release notes: Adding new feature that allows you to control the number of captured frames per event (helpful in order to compensate for bad frames and showing only what you have really captured) Added option when marking a frame bad to also decrement the captured count on the event of origin. http://forum.mainsequencesoftware.com/t/request-ability-to-change-the-event-progress-counter/1007/2 Focuser temperature "smoothing". For the focuser, SGPro will now return the mean temperature over the last 5 minutes. This should help with "jittery" readouts and reduce the number of erroneous autop-focus triggers because the focuser decided to report a spontaneous one degree delta (or similar). Added two backup systems for the mosaic and framing wizard target lookup system. One is the SIMBAD mirror hosted at Harvard and the other is local database (now installed with SGPro containing more than 10,000 targets (~1MB). SIMBAD in France seems to be down a lot lately so we added this to improve user experience. Added support for the Nikon D810A Hopefully fixed the "Right click to center" bug found when using the Astrometry.NET solver Sequence recovery will now terminate prior to the 90 minute time limit if the scope passes the meridian. Can now deselect or select all targets by right clicking (a new option in the target context menu) Added the PIXSCALE FITS header Added ability for FLI cameras to set readout speed Note: FLI settings have radio buttons for RBI mitigation (this is not yet functional). Fixed an issue where trying to blind solve 32 bit reference fits would crash SGPro. SGPro will no longer attempt to sync scopes / mounts that don't want you to sync with them (Like TPoint in some cases). Updated the type of high precision timer we use to time images (will hopefully help folks who have been seeing inconsistent wait times for exposures) The "Direct Mount Guider" is now capable of performing meridian flips Fixed a bug that would sometimes show an error when rendering the filter image icon Added Nikon D4 to the bulb camera list Auto focus pause now occurs prior to AF filter change Fixed a bug where SGPro would crash if an empty ImageHistory cell was right clicked ----------------------------------- sabin fota 13 Sep 2015 20:05 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.4.3.2 Released: 09/13/2015 Stabilized communication between SGPro and PHD2 (for profile management). Not perfect yet, but way better than 2.4.3.1. This beta requires the use of PHD2 2.5.0dev3. If you are not comfortable with using PHD2 dev builds, you might want to stick with the SGPro 2.4.2 release. You can find it here: http://openphdguiding.org/development-snapshots/ Fixed a bug that could cause the dome to move in the wrong direction when imaging targets near the pole. *Known Issue*: If you open PHD2 by clicking its "settings" button on the control panel, do not close this instance of PHD2 prior to starting your sequence. SGPro will get confused about which version of PHD2 it is supposed to talk to and error out. This will be fixed in the next beta. ----------------------------------- iosif 31 Mar 2016 18:35 Sequence Generator Pro v2.5.0.23 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro v2.5.0.23. Update nou, se poate vedea ce este nou, si proba 45 de zile. Introduction of the SGPro "Environment Device". Use this device (like a BlueAstro Stick Station) to provide data about your imaging environment: A new docking module displaying environmental data and trends Warning when the temperature is approaching the dew point (requires notification add-on) Warning when the temperature is approaching freezing (requires notification add-on) http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases Am conectat Blue Astro stik Station prin ascom si afiseaza bine temperatura, umiditate, presiune si punctul de aparitie la roua. ________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 21 Mai 2016 17:09 Sequence Generator Pro v2.5.1.14 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro v2.5.1.14 Released: 05/18/2016 Ce e nou in versiunea v2.5.1.14 http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases# Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8141 Cer senin IOSIF. ----------------------------------- iosif 25 Iun 2016 15:29 Sequence Generator Pro v2.5.1.16 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro v2.5.1.16 Released: 06/23/2016 - Fixing duplicated frames for SBIG - Adding additional logging to track fast frame lockups - Potentially fixed fast frame lock ups for all cameras Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8143 ................................................................................... ----------------------------------- Emil 13 Sep 2016 21:24 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.5.2.1 Released: 09/11/2016 Release Notes Fixed a bug where some (probably most) old equipment profiles would not load correctly. Fixed an issue where some users could see erratic behavior with frame restarts when the telescope is on the east side of the pier. 2.5.2.0 Notes: Experimental: New behavior for the "Auto adjust focus per filter" option. When taking "light" frames, you can expect this to work as it always has in the past... no change here. When taking "flat" frames and this option is on, SGPro will automatically attempt to set your focuser to a suitable focus position. If you just finished imaging, you are already there... if you are taking flats on a different night, SGPro will set the focuser to focus position nearest your current temperature. If it can't find one, it will use the average focus position for that filter. If it can't find that, it will do nothing. Nobody asked for this (I don't think), but I wanted something like it so I added it in... Sync behavior: Added functionality to the telescope tab to define "sync behavior". This also affects the process by which SGPro centers on a target. Choosing "Sync" will cause SGPro to function like it normally does. **This is what you should continue to use for this beta.** Choosing "Offset" will use a sort of "Syncless" centering algorithm and should be used with mounts that really don't want external applications trying to sync the mount's position. This option is complete, but **_has not been tested AT ALL. Use at your own risk... DO NOT USE THIS OPTION UNATTENDED!_** MFW Image Fetching: MFW now queries from the DSS2 survey first (better quality images), then if that fails will default to the original DSS survey (current survey in use by MFW). Dither Every N Frames: Added option to auto guider to dither every N frames. Settling distance: Changed this from a drop down menu to a numeric control. Bug fix: Fixed an issue where centering (and meridian flips) might hang SGPro and report that the camera has timed out. Bug fix: Fixed a bug where the auto centering validation step could fail on camera rotation if the primary solver failed. Bug fix: Fixed an issue where SGPro could attempt to take an image without having sufficient time to finish before meridian flip. Misc: SGPro no longer performs a dither on the first frame (will still settle though) Misc: Added account management links to the help menu and registration dialog. http://mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8146 ----------------------------------- iosif 19 Dec 2016 02:03 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.0 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.0 Released: 12/18/2016 -The target centering routine will now skip the "pre-slew" solve and sync step. While this will make centering faster and compatible with a wider range of mounts, it will also place more onus on the user to ensure that the mount is properly synced prior to starting a sequence. This will also likely fix failure of the "Offset2" mount sync method. -The meridian flip routine will now skip the "pre-flip" solve and sync step. -Added an Observatory floating control module -Added a Flat Box floating control module -SGPro targets now remember any reference URL used to populate its location parameters. -SGPro now remembers the last MFW FoV used to fetch the working canvas. -SGPro now properly handles the PHD2 message indicating failure to settle -More UI changes. -Fixed a bug, that in rare circumstances, might "roll" the number of captured events from 9 back to 1. -No loss of data occurs, but event frames would be recaptured. -Fixed a bug that would automatically turn ASCOM focuser temp compensation off when it connects. Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8154 _______________________________________________________________ O imagine si cu programul, care are o multitudine de facilitati. ----------------------------------- iosif 22 Dec 2016 16:25 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.1 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.1 Released: 12/22/2016 Release Notes. - Refactoring "Reverse Focuser" logic. Everything now resides in two places: the "Move" and the "GetCurrentPosition". Focuser position should almost never be called outside of these two places. This refactor effectively masks the real focuser position when Reversed. For instance if the focuser has 10,000 steps and is currently at position 2000 then when reversed SGP will report 8000 steps. Backlash compensation is in terms of "SGP Reported" steps not the actual steps of the focuser. So "IN" will always trigger backlash when the focuser moves from Low to High in SGP Reported Steps not Focuser Reported Steps. The main benefit of this is to have Auto Focus and backlash both work transparently when reversed. More info here: http://forum.mainsequencesoftware.com/t/rigel-sys-focuser-cant-reverse-direction-to-help-sgp-autofocus/4544/10 - SGPro now remembers your event suffixes and automatically populates the suffix drop down. There is no interface to create suffixes. If the suffix list becomes too long, you can clear it by using the new "clear" functionality in the SGPro options dialog. - Added flip delay API calls (http://forum.mainsequencesoftware.com/t/2-6-0-0-meridian-flip-problem/4651/9). - Fixed a bug where FLI cameras would immediately disconnect after connecting. - Fixed a bug that might not allow some focusers to accept temperature override from the environment device. Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8155 __________________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 27 Dec 2016 19:32 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.2 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.2 Released: 06/26/2016 - Added vertical sizing to the sequencing window. It's not smart... it doesn't attempt to auto adjust, it does not remember how it was set, but it does allow you to resize the event table for better visibility. - Fixed a major bug where auto centering after a meridian flip would fail. - Fixed a bug with dealing with odd frame counting behavior. - Fixed a bug that would cause SGPro to crash if the Image History dialog was invoked while already visible. Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8156 ______________ ----------------------------------- iosif 30 Dec 2016 21:45 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.4 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.4 Released: 12/30/2016 Release Notes - SGPro will now show an error if the user attempts to rotate to a target position and the rotator does not have a sync. - SGPro will now detect if a sync is required and automatically perform a solve and sync at the beginning of a sequence (one time). - Added "slaved to telescope" indicator to the dome module. - Added a warning dialog if the user attempts to open a new sequence while the camera is cooling or warming. - Added a warning notification to let the user know if the camera was unable to attain the target temperature prior to starting the sequence. - The delay sequence on camera temperature dialog now contains a better description of what the "Delay Start" option actually does. - When attempting to start a sequence with the TEC temperature out of band, the warning dialog will now display the TEC's current temperature and state (Idle, cooling, warming). - Fixed a bug where 2.6.0.3 could no longer open sequences. - Fixed a bug where navigating image history would fail to update the HFR and star count metrics in the image stats module. Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8158 ____________________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 02 Ian 2017 18:28 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.5 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.5 Released: 01/02/2017 Release Notes. - The Mosaic and Framing Wizard now allows users to cancel fetch requests for the working canvas (a bunch of code was refactored in order to do this properly... may need some more testing, but it's certainly functional). - Fixed a bug that would clear progress (visually only) when a profile was applied to an existing sequence. - Fixed a bug that did not properly flag a sequence as needing to be saved when some properties were changed. - Fixed a bug that did not properly flag a profile as needing to be saved when some properties were changed. - Fixed a bug that prevented the Profile Manager's status text from displaying properly. - Fixed a bug that would cause the Profile Manager to assume that the initial profile (on load) was in need of save and prompt the user when switching profiles. Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8159 ______________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 10 Ian 2017 21:25 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.6 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.6 Released: 01/10/2017 Release Notes - Added target import functionality for DSO-Browser (including an early version of suggested target start and end times based on visibility information provided by DSO-Browser). - The MFW is now more tolerant of corrupt cache files. - Independent movement of the observatory shutter / roof or rotation now provides a warning if it is slaved to the telescope. - Connecting to the camera no longer flags the sequence as needing to be saved. - The plate solve API now honors the plate solver's chosen search method (in the control panel). - Added PlateSolve2 search region increments 1000 through 3000 (was previously capped at 999). - Added the user profile name to the sequencer title bar (after the equipment profile). - Rounded camera temperature to a whole number for insertion into file names. - Fixed a bug where the flat box module was not in sync with the control panel. - Fixed a bug where a sequence failure due to lost guide star would not allow for end-sequence capture of calibration frames. - Fixed a bug where several popup windows attached to the sequencing window would not close properly when the sequencer closed. - Better Nikon logging. Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8160 ____________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 14 Ian 2017 01:58 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.7 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.7 Released: 01/13/2017 Release Notes. - Added a warning to notify the user if the sequence uses a plate solver and the image scale is 0. - Fixed the DSO-Browser target import feature. - Updated help file to include instructions for target import from DSO-Browser. - Updated Canon SDK to version 3.4 (needs testing). - Updated Windows icon for SGF files. Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8161 ____________________________________________________________ Camera ia o imagine, se analizeaza pozitia, si foarte usor se importa un targhet din https://dso-browser.com/ my list. Dupa importul tintei montura se duce pe tinta aleasa si se fac ajustarile necesare, focus, etc. ----------------------------------- iosif 15 Ian 2017 17:27 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.8 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.8 Released: 01/15/2017 Release Notes - Removed "Offset2" telescope sync option, but kept the logic for it and assigned it to the "Offset" selection. The behavior that was used with "Offset" has been removed. If you have sequences or profiles that were using "Offset2", "Offset" should automatically be selected for you. We realize that there are still known issues with this method (should work for most), but releasing this way is still preferable to a pretty nasty bug in 2.5.1.17. - Updated help file to include descriptions of mount sync behavior options. - Added web-based location lookup services to MFW for DSO-Browser - Fixed DSO-Browser location lookup services for HTTPS - Fixed a bug where SGPro would erroneously indicate that some mounts are not capable of meridian flip (when they actually are). - Disabled vertical resizing of sequencer window until we can figure out why it does not work properly with Windows scaling. Download: http://mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8162 _______________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 23 Ian 2017 22:26 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.10 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.10 Released: 01/23/2017 Release Notes - Restored original "Offset" behavior that some users had working. If you are using / testing this feature, you should make sure that the proper value is set in your sequences and profiles! The back and forth will probably have the wrong option selected. Further, to help distinguish the methods, the sync behavior that was "Offset" is now "Target Offset" and the seemingly broken sync behavior that was "Offset2" is now "Scope Offset". No need to tell us this is silly... we are fully aware of this and once we have time to troubleshoot why "Scope Offset" is busted we will probably collapse them again. Summary: ("Offset" = "Target Offset"; "Offset2" = "Scope Offset"). - Fully removed the Sequencing Window vertical sizing feature until we can figure out why scaled Windows UIs sometimes clip the right side. - Fully reverted the Canon SDK until we can figure out why the newest SDK does not appear to be backward compatible with our code. Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8164 _________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 01 Feb 2017 13:55 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.11 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.11 Released: 02/01/2017 Release Notes - Reimplemented vertical sizing for the sequencer window (it probably still has a few small issues). Attempting to revert it still showed the same issues so we figured why not have the sizing feature? Please let us know if you spot sizing weirdness and try to note the steps you took to produce it. Thx! - Added pier side (%ps) to the file naming tokens (as sop-east or sop-west). - Implemented minimum star size in equipment profiles. - Added sequence level notifications when SGPro fails to start a sequence due to guider startup failure. - API Change: Removed IsoMode from the Image Capture API - API Change: Canon will now use whatever ISO is set on the camera if 0, Null or Empty string is passed in for ISO on the Image Capture API. - Explicitly disabled DTR for Alnitak (don't believe this is actually needed, but worth a shot). - Added code to validate that a log is actually created. - Fixed a bug that would not allow decrementing the captured frame count when marking the last image taken as bad. - Fixed a bug that would not mark the sequence as needing save when changing the auto guider. Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8165 _____________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 15 Feb 2017 14:18 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.12 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.12 Released: 02/15/2017 Release Notes - Implemented "gain" settings for ASCOM cameras. Important note: If your camera supports gain via the ASCOM interface, it must be set for each binning mode or the first gain entry in the list will be used for all images (probably not desired). It should also be noted that, in terms of profiles and sequences, SGPro cannot know your camera's gain options until the camera is selected. If SGPro needs a connection to interrogate the camera's gain options, the dropdown lists will read "Link camera". - Fixed a bug that would cause an error when some sequences were loaded ('Value' is out of range). - Fixed a bug that would cause HFR values not to recalculate for new images within the same window. - Made changes to address several compatibility issues in order to ensure a focuser is positively done moving before SGPro continues. - Reduced the position and temperature polling frequency for ASCOM focusers. - Added GAIN and EGAIN (Electrons per ADU) to FITS headers for ASCOM cameras. - Logs now have sub-second precision for better correlation with ASCOM device logs. - Removed 60 second timeout for backlash compensation to fix an issue with long running focuser moves. Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8166 ____________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 20 Feb 2017 17:49 Sequence Generator Pro v2.6.0.13 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro v2.6.0.13 Released: 02/20/2017 Release Notes - Icon / image refresh and theming. - Added an Observatory floating control module. - Added a Flat Box floating control module. - Image history detail now places most recent images at the top of the list. - Added account management links to the help menu and registration dialog. - Added vertical sizing to the sequencing window. It's not smart... it doesn't attempt to auto adjust, it does not remember how it was set, but it does allow you to resize the event table for better visibility. - Connecting to the camera no longer flags the sequence as needing to be saved. - Added the user profile name to the sequencer title bar (after the equipment profile). - When the call to set the override filter fails, but the user has requested to use one, SGPro will automatically try and find the LUM filter in order to continue with the sequence. - Implemented foundation for smart dither decision engine. - SGPro no longer performs a dither on the first frame (will still settle though). - Users will now be prompted to unpark or start tracking if, upon sequence start, the mount is not in a valid state for imaging. - When attempting to start a sequence with the TEC temperature out of band, the warning dialog will now display the TEC's current temperature and state (Idle, cooling, warming). - SGPro will now detect if a sync is required and automatically perform a solve and sync at the beginning of a sequence (one time). - Added a warning notification to let the user know if the camera was unable to attain the target temperature prior to starting the sequence. - The "delay sequence on camera temperature" dialog now contains a better description of what the "Delay Start" option actually does. - Added sequence level notifications when SGPro fails to start a sequence due to guider startup failure. - Added target import functionality for DSO-Browser (including an early version of suggested target start and end times based on visibility information provided by DSO-Browser). - Better user facing error messaging for target centering and many slew related errors. - SGPro targets now remember any reference URL used to populate its location parameters. - Added pier side (%ps) to the file naming tokens (as sop-east or sop-west). - SGPro now remembers your event suffixes and automatically populates the suffix drop down. There is no interface to create suffixes. If the suffix list becomes too long, you can clear it by using the new "clear" functionality in the SGPro options dialog. - Added GAIN and EGAIN (Electrons per ADU) to FITS headers for ASCOM cameras. - Rounded camera temperature to a whole number for insertion into file names. - The target centering routine will now skip the "pre-slew" solve and sync step. While this will make centering faster and compatible with a wider range of mounts, it will also place more onus on the user to ensure that the mount is properly synced prior to starting a sequence. - The meridian flip routine will now skip the "pre-flip" solve and sync step. - The Auto Focus validation frame warning will now present itself if the HFR is greater than 15% above the low HFR value in the run (up from 10%). - Rounded HFR metrics prior to the AF validation "out of tolerance check" (prevents erroneous warning about AF out of tolerance in some cases). - Implemented the auto focus minimum star size property in equipment profiles. - Added PlateSolve2 search region increments 1000 through 3000 (was previously capped at 999). - Added a warning to notify the user if the sequence uses a plate solver and the image scale is 0. - Added support for fetching the MFW canvas location from DSO-Browser http://dso-browser.com/. - The Mosaic and Framing Wizard can now populate the canvas location using the mount's location (new menu option at top... Other->Fetch location from mount...). - SGPro now remembers the last MFW FoV used to fetch the working canvas. - The MFW is now more tolerant of corrupt cache files. - Added some watchdog timers for certain aspects of SBIG camera operation (to better detect timeout). - ASCOM and QSI cameras now attempt to identify when a camera is downloading an image to support pause guider during download. - Implemented "gain" settings for ASCOM cameras. Important note: If your camera supports gain via the ASCOM interface, it must be set for each binning mode or the first gain entry in the list will be used for all images (probably not desired). It should also be noted that, in terms of profiles and sequences, SGPro cannot know your camera's gain options until the camera is selected. If SGPro needs a connection to interrogate the camera's gain options, the drop-down lists will read "Link camera". - Made changes to address several compatibility issues in order to ensure a focuser is positively done moving before SGPro continues. - Reduced the position and temperature polling frequency for ASCOM focusers. - Removed 60 second timeout for backlash compensation to fix an issue with long running focuser moves. - Refactoring "Reverse Focuser" logic. Everything now resides in two places: the "Move" and the "GetCurrentPosition". Focuser position should almost never be called outside of these two places. This refactor effectively masks the real focuser position when Reversed. For instance if the focuser has 10,000 steps and is currently at position 2000 then when reversed SGP will report 8000 steps. Backlash compensation is in terms of "SGP Reported" steps not the actual steps of the focuser. So "IN" will always trigger backlash when the focuser moves from Low to High in SGP Reported Steps not Focuser Reported Steps. The main benefit of this is to have Auto Focus and backlash both work transparently when reversed. More info here: http://forum.mainsequencesoftware.com/t/rigel-sys-focuser-cant-reverse-direction-to-help-sgp-autofocus/4544/10 - Added the concept of "Sync Behavior" to the telescope (mount). The "Sync" and "None" options are fully supported. For information on the others, please see "Known Issues" below. - Added the "GainValues" array to the /cameraprops endpoint in order to provide a list of allowable "Gain" values for the /image endpoint. - Added logging for API requests (must turn this on via the help menu). - Added API calls to enumerate, connect and disconnect devices to the public API. - Added flip delay API calls http://forum.mainsequencesoftware.com/t/2-6-0-0-meridian-flip-problem/4651/9. - The plate solve API now honors the plate solver's chosen search method (in the control panel). - Removed IsoMode from the Image Capture API. - Canon will now use whatever ISO is set on the camera if 0, Null or Empty string is passed in for ISO on the Image Capture API. - SGPro now attempts to detect external device disconnections (and provide a notification to fix it). - For users that experience an issue with SGPro not starting, we are now providing a much better recovery for SGPro when its settings file becomes corrupted (cmd: "sequence generator.exe " /recover). With this method you are even far less likely to lose old settings. - Image history now supports a fast star finding algorithm. You don't need to worry about this setting unless you are using an older (or slower) laptop with very large frames. This method essentially uses the older, but much faster star analysis routines. It can be found in the SGPro options dialog under "Find stars method". This is a beta feature and is not yet documented. Changing it does not affect the routine for auto focus. - Better user feedback for mount park failures (more specific errors logged in the sequence alerts dialog box). - SGPro will now show an error if the user attempts to rotate to a target position and the rotator does not have a sync. - Added a warning dialog if the user attempts to open a new sequence while the camera is cooling or warming. - Independent movement of the observatory shutter / roof or rotation now provides a warning if it is slaved to the telescope. - Logs now have sub-second precision for better correlation with ASCOM device logs. - Fixed an issue where centering (and meridian flips) might hang SGPro and report that the camera has timed out. - Fixed an issue where some users could see erratic behavior with frame restarts when the telescope is on the east side of the pier. - Fixed a bug where the auto centering validation step could fail on camera rotation if the primary solver failed. - Fixed an issue where SGPro could attempt to take an image without having sufficient time to finish before meridian flip. - Fixed a bug that would cause SGPro to crash when a Nikon bulb exposure failed. - Fixed a bug that would cause SGPro to crash if a file in the image history was renamed outside of SGPro. - Fixed a bug that could cause rotator movement to never finish if the requested angle (not PA) was 0. - Fixed a bug where end of sequence options might run twice when shutting down due to unsafe conditions. - Fixed a bug that could cause an error in SBIG cameras if the driver was "opened" multiple times. - Fixed a bug that, for certain types of flat boxes, the flat box light would not turn off properly when the sequence was done with flat frames. - Fixed a bug that would prevent end of sequence options from running when conditions are unsafe. - Converting X,Y pixel locations to RA,DEC no longer allows values greater than 24 hrs (to be populated in the target's location). - Fixed a bug where API camera status no longer worked properly (affected PEMPro integration). - Fixed an issue where the image capture API would not allow for high speed download (on supported cameras). - Fixed an issue where images would always be analyzed for HFR, regardless of Image History status (on or off). - Fixed a bug where end of sequence scripts would disappear from the UI after being set. - Fixed an issue where some FLI filter wheels would refuse to respond to commands despite being connected. - Fixed a bug where the guider could sometimes fail to settle even though the error is well below the requested value. - Fixed a bug that could allow an end of sequence script to run between normal sequence end and the beginning of calibration-only frame capture. - Fixed a bug where DSLR ISO settings did not work properly when using the SGPro REST API. - Fixed a bug where aborting during target wait might force end of sequence options to execute. - Fixed a bug that would automatically turn ASCOM focuser temp compensation off when it connects. - Fixed a bug, that in rare circumstances, might "roll" the number of captured events from 9 back to 1. No loss of data occurs, but event frames would be recaptured. - SGPro now properly handles the PHD2 message indicating failure to settle. - Fixed a bug where FLI cameras would immediately disconnect after connecting. - Fixed a bug that might not allow some focusers to accept temperature override from the environment device. - Fixed a bug that would cause SGPro to crash if the Image History dialog was invoked while already visible. - Fixed a bug where navigating image history would fail to update the HFR and star count metrics in the image stats module. - Fixed a bug where a sequence failure due to lost guide star would not allow for end-sequence capture of calibration frames. - Fixed a bug where several popup windows attached to the sequencing window would not close properly when the sequencer closed. - Fixed a bug where SGPro would erroneously indicate that some mounts are not capable of meridian flip (when they actually are). - Fixed a bug that would not allow decrementing the captured frame count when marking the last image taken as bad. - Fixed a bug that would not mark the sequence as needing save when changing the auto guider. - Fixed a bug that would cause HFR values not to recalculate for new images within the same window. - The "Sync Behavior" option found in the Control Panel's Telescope tab will eventually provide a means to allow for users to perform closed loop targeting operations without a need to sync the mount's position to a location provided by the plate solver. This is useful only if performing a direct mount sync via SGPro is likely to fail or create other issues by inadvertently fight with a model maintained by the mount's driver. The "known issue" in the SGPro 2.6 release is specific to the selections that are intended to perform said "syncless centering". For now, the only Sync Behaviors that are supported are "Sync" and "None". The "Target Offset" and "Scope Offset" options are available for use, but remain in a "not quite working" beta state. - The addition of a vertically re-sizable sequencer window might have created some odd rendering issues in which the events and other controls no longer fit the bounds of the window. We have not been able to recreate these issues, but if you see it, please try to note your steps and let us know what value you have Windows Scaling set to (no logs necessary). Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8167 ___________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 01 Mar 2017 18:34 Sequence Generator Pro v2.6.0.16 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro v2.6.0.16 Released: 03/01/2017 O scurta descriere a programului SGPro. Programul are perioada de incercare 45 de zile. Are foarte multe functii pentru achizitie imagini cu camere DSLR, CCD. Se poate importa tinte pentru fotografie din DSO Browser, Astrobin, cat si din planere pentru observatii de ex. AstroPlanner, Deep-Sky Planner, Starry Nights, DSO-Browser List. AstroPlaner are integrat un link integrat in program catre 7Timer Chart care da cu acuratete buna acoperirea cu nori a locului de observatii. Am pus si o poza cu programul in discutie. Sequence Generator Pro are integrat un program pentru achzitie de mozaicuri, nu l-am testat, dar vara asta o sa-l incerc. Va doresc cer senin si sa facem poze astro cat mai bune, cu stima Iosif. Release Notes. - Addressing ocx registration - Fixing broken default profile Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8170 ___________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 03 Mar 2017 15:50 Sequence Generator Pro v2.6.0.17 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro v2.6.0.17 Released: 03/03/2017 Release Notes - Fixing large address issue. - Fixed a bug where SGPro might indicate a plate solver is required when it's not. - Fixing focuser not waiting when backlash is enabled. Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8171 ___________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 11 Mar 2017 01:54 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.18 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.18 Released: 03/10/2017 Release Notes - Reintroduced the initial solve process to the front of the auto-meridian flip routine (notice there is no attempt to sync here) to get a proper post-flip reference. This should address a problem that could cause subsequent centering routines to be "off" - Fixed a bug that, in some cases, could cause the "Pause Sequence" button to become permanently disabled. - Another random attempt at trying to correct the odd sequencer window scaling issues. This attempt completely disables the vertical sizing feature just to see if it makes any noticeable difference in how the problem presents itself. Just looking for clues at this point... - Added Nikon NEF files to the supported image "drag & drop" list. - Additional logging to get more details on random DSO-Browser list import failures. - Additional logging for MFW canvas fetch that might fail (maybe due to regional formatting changes... not sure) Download. http://mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8172 ___________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 14 Mar 2017 23:11 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.20 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.20 Released: 03/14/2017 Release Notes - More changes to help address issues that render the sequencer window controls as "too large" for the containing window. - Restored the sequencer window vertical sizing feature. - Increased the DSO Browser list import call timeout to 60 seconds (up from 15). - Fixed a bug where the error message for auto observatory slaving was in the title bar. Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8173 ___________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 25 Mar 2017 16:59 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.21 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.21 Released: 03/25/2017 Release Notes - Implemented "Disconnect all equipment at sequence end" option (found in sequence settings) - Increased DSO-Browser timeout to 120 seconds. - Added import status for DSO-Browser to let you know if SGPro is waiting on DSO-Browser to respond. - Fixed a bug that, when using cut and paste for target location from Stellarium, it would match "Apparent Sidereal Time" as RA and "Size" as Dec. - Fixed a bug that could indicate an observatory is required even if the "Slave to Telescope" checkbox is not checked. - Fixed a bug that wrote the SET-TEMP FITS header as the current temperature of the TEC (instead of the TEC target temp). - Fixed a bug that would allow the filter list to contain user filters with no names (and provide bad exposure length info while running AF). - Fixed a bug that would allow for selection of an AF override filter and then allow "None" to be selected as the filter. - Provision to allow users to toggle ASCOM focuser temp comp via the SGPro API (in most cases this should be slightly easier to use than the ASCOM scripting since SGPro manages errors and connections for you). Endpoint: /focuser/tempcomp, see API docs for more details. Download. http://mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8174 _____________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 15 Mai 2017 10:27 Sequence Generator Pro v2.6.0.22 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro v2.6.0.22 Released: 05/13/2017 Release Notes - Change: SGPro now supports controlling ASCOM camera gain by binning (your driver must support this). If it is not set, SGPro will defer control of it to the ASCOM driver itself. - Change: Clicking the Auto Focus "Run" button while a sequence is running will now force AF to run before the next frame starts integration. - Change: Added a sequence level option to disconnect all gear on sequence end. - Change: Increased the DSO Browser list import call timeout to 60 seconds (up from 15). - Change: Reintroduced the initial solve process to the front of the auto-meridian flip routine (notice there is no attempt to sync here) to get a proper post-flip reference. This should address a problem that could cause subsequent centering routines to be "off". - Change: Added Nikon NEF files to the supported image "drag & drop" list. - Change: Additional logging for MFW canvas fetch that might fail (maybe due to regional formatting changes... not sure) - Change: PHD2 settle timeout has been increased to 10 minutes. - Change: Added GAIN and EGAIN (Electrons per ADU) to FITS headers for ASCOM cameras. - Change: Logs now have sub-second precision for better correlation with ASCOM device logs. - Change: Removed 60 second timeout for backlash compensation. Should fix long running focuser moves. - Change: Provision to allow users to toggle ASCOM focuser temp comp via scripts (in most cases this should be slightly easier to use than the ASCOM scripting... since SGPro manages errors and connections for you). - Change: Added the SGPro profile name to the FITS headers. - Change: Parking the telescope no longer waits for the auto guider to report it is stopped. - Change: More resilient exposure abort for ASCOM cameras. - Change: Refactored PlateSolve logging to improve user troubleshooting. - Change: Recovery mode now checks for target end time while it is waiting to start the next attempt. - Change: Converting FLI pixel size to um prior to entry as a FITS header (from meters) - Bug: Fixed a bug that would cause a sequence to stop without a clear reason when a sequence was asked to auto center with filter "None". - Bug: Fixed a bug where the error message for auto observatory slaving was in the title bar. - Bug: Fixed a bug that, in some cases, could cause the "Pause Sequence" button to become permanently disabled. - Bug: Fixed a bug that would cause HFR values not to recalculate for new images within the same window. - Bug: Fixed a bug that would cause an error when importing targets with start / end times using the year 0001. - Bug: Fixed copy / paste bug that, for Stellarium, would match "Apparent Sidereal Time" as RA and "Size" as Dec. - Bug: Fixed a bug that could indicate an observatory is required even if the "Slave to Telescope" checkbox is not checked. - Bug: Fixed a bug that set the SET-TEMP FITS header to the current temperature of the TEC. - Bug: Fixed a bug that would allow the filter list to contain user filters with no names (and provide bad exposure length info while running AF). - Bug: Fixed a bug that would allow for selection of an AF override filter and then allow "None" to be selected as the filter. - Bug: Fixed a bug where SGPro's internal temp comp was broken if using an external device to read ambient temperature. - Bug: Fixed a bug that required the "Salve dome" option to be checked in order to auto connect. - Bug: Better checking for illegal characters in the file naming pattern. Download. http://mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8175 _______________________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 31 Mai 2017 00:13 Focus cu SGPro ----------------------------------- Buna. Autofocus SGPro, cu controler si motor Seletek. ----------------------------------- iosif 25 Iun 2017 23:21 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.24 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v2.6.0.24 Released: 06/24/2017 - Implemented "per-event" gain control for ASCOM cameras. - A sequence can now import targets from other SGPro sequences. - Initial implementation of Gemini SnapCap FlatBox device. - Restored old TEC cooling code that was, by chance, allowing the QHY driver to work properly (the real fix for this must come from QHY as the rate of reading temperature should be independent of the rate at which the TEC cools). - Any park command issued through SGPro will now be followed by a stop tracking command. - Fixed a bug where SGPro's internal temp comp was broken if using an external device to read ambient temperature. - Updated CTYPEn FITS headers to report projection as gnomonic (instead of default). - SGPro will now more accurately detect the need to auto connect with a flats box. Download. http://mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8177 ____________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 22 Sep 2017 20:38 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v3.0.0.0 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v3.0.0.0 Released: 09/21/2017 - Beta implementation of the SGPro "Planning Assistant" (more here: http://forum.mainsequencesoftware.com/t/planning-tools-release-candidate/5941). There are likely issues where the graph feature does not work properly for all latitudes (needs testing for southern latitudes). - SBIG RBI Implementation - User profile selection now contains an option to open the user profile manager (shortcut). Known issue: selecting this option will deselect the user profile so that you will need to select it again after closing the user profile manager. - SGPro addons (MFW and Notification Wizard) are no longer licensed individually (they are part of the main SGPro license now) Download. http://mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8178 ______________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 27 Sep 2017 14:42 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v3.0.0.1 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v3.0.0.1 Released: 09/26/2017 Release Notes - Fixed an issue where the SGPro installer might be flagged as malware (it never was though). - Various bugs fixed for the target planning tool graph. - Fixed bug where opening a target with no user profile would throw an exception. - Fixed a bug that could prevent end of sequence options on guider failure. Download. http://mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8179 ___________________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 29 Sep 2017 14:15 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v3.0.0.2 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v3.0.0.2 Released: 09/29/2017. Release Notes. - No code changes. - Fixed an issue that irritated some AV software. Download. http://mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8180 _________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 14 Dec 2017 20:12 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v3.0.0.4 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v3.0.0.4 Released: 12/14/2017 Release Notes - Support for Canon Digic 6 and 7 cameras - Native support for ZWO cameras (will hopefully avoid issues our users see with the ZWO ASCOM driver.. VERY BETA) - Initial support for Optec Focus Lock (a post with more detail / instructions to follow)! - Docking module added to convey FocusLock status directly inside SGPro - Open, connect gear, start and stop your lock all from within SGPro - Block integration start until Focus Lock reports good focus - Ask SGPro to restart your current frame if Focus Lock reports that focus is lost - Ask SGPro to ensure FocusLock does not move your focuser during integration - Removed "AtHome" check from observatory slaving - Removing "AtPark" check for dome slaving - Fixed the AstroBin target importer - Added camera gain to the file namer (%cg) - Planner errors (anything that causes a blank graph) are now visible even if the target is not using start / end times Download http://mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8184 ______________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 26 Ian 2018 22:37 Sequence Generator Pro v3.0.0.7 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro v3.0.0.7 Released: 01/26/2018 --- Release Notes --- - Planning tools - Show target rise and set on an easy to read graph - Easily identify when it is “safe” to start imaging (twilight, etc) - Choose start and end times quickly by clicking on the graph - See an itemized list of errors and warnings to help you plan the capture sequence - Define your own custom horizon to reflect your environment - Check the status of the moon - New features for start and end times - Define times by altitude (or by time of day) - Lock time or altitude - When time is locked, the time will remain static from day to day and the altitude will vary - When altitude is locked, it will remain static and the time will vary - Integration with FocusLock (still beta) - See FocusLock status without needing the FocusLock application - Perform basic operations direct from SGPro - Restart the current frame if FocusLock reports you are out of focus m (will block until focus is re-acquired) - Prevent FocusLock from altering the focuser position during image integration - Update manager overhaul, managing SGPro versions is now easier than ever - Receive notifications that your SGPro is out of date - Snooze these notifications for 7 days (more time intervals soon) - View release notes in a new, rich text formatted, area - Download and upgrade without ever going to the MSS web site - Opt-in to the beta-track directly from the update manager to get notifications of new betas (or new releases… whichever is the latest) - Support for Gemini SnapCap FlatBox device - Support for Canon Digic 6 and 7 cameras - Native support for ZWO ASI (beta) - SBIG RBI Implementation - Addition of “per event” gain control - A sequence can now import targets from other SGPro sequences - Updated CTYPEn FITS headers to report projection as gnomonic (instead of default) - SGPro will now more accurately detect the need to auto connect with a flats box - Recovery mode stabilization - Added camera gain to the file namer (%cg) --- Download --- http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8187 ________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 23 Feb 2018 20:51 Sequence Generator Pro v3.0.1.0 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro v3.0.1.0 Released: 02/20/2018 Release Notes - Fixing Update Manager Issues - Fixing temperature compensation to take sequence start temperature into account. - Fixing UI lag caused by FocusLock API calls - Disabling settings dialog when camera has no settings - Fixing crash for Windows 7 Font Scaling. - Updating ZWO libraries to 1.3.1.12 Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8188 ___________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 02 Mai 2018 09:19 Sequence Generator Pro v3.0.2.81 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro v3.0.2.81 Released: 05/02/2018 Release Notes. - Added per event offsets - Added ZWO settings dialog - Fixing bug in Dome polling frequency - Fixing temp compensation bug to reset when auto focus is ran - Larger values for focus points in filter setup - More update checker fixes - Logging fixes - Actually updating ZWO libraries Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8190 ________________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 08 Iun 2018 20:04 Sequence Generator Pro v3.0.2.91 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro v3.0.2.91. Released: 06/08/2018. Release Notes. - Fixing exception being logged after telescope disconnects - Saving camera selection for ZWO when multiple cams are present - Safety monitor now active when waiting for a target (only while a sequence is running) Download. http://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8191 __________________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 26 Oct 2018 19:59 SGP 3.0.3.140 ----------------------------------- SGP 3.0.3.140 New Features: - Last sequence opened will now open when SGP starts (this can be disabled under Tools>>Options if you prefer the “Default Profile with empty sequence” behavior) - Better dithering options for the DirectMountGuider - Observatory slaving can now be toggled from the Observatory Dock Module - Updating GNS binaries - Read-only Observatory API end point - Starting TEC Cooldown “cooldown minutes” prior to sequence start for delayed start sequences Bug fixes: - Fixing double “End of Sequence” running on unsafe - Flatbox now remains closed after auto flats calibration - Fixing a couple issues with the Gemini SnapCap not completing opening before an image was started - Fixed Starry Night importer to use J2000 coordinates rather than JNow - Removing rotator sync from start of sequence (caused poorly placed plate solve) - Auto Center will not attempt to move the rotator if the rotator has not been synced, this will result in an additional iteration of auto center, but prevents an invalid rotation. Download. https://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases ______________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 01 Dec 2018 10:43 Sequence Generator Pro 3.0.3.151 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro 3.0.3.151 Released: 12/01/2018 This release is primarily a bugfix release which addresses the following issues: - Fixing Always/180 Bug in Rotator - Fixing PHD2 graph display being flipped in Dec - Fix for Direct Mount Guider options in Equipment Profile - Fixing RA Bounding issues resulting in exceptions when invalid RA values are sent in - Fixing Gemini SnapCap coming on at startup. Download. https://www.mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8198 ----------------------------------- iosif 15 Sep 2019 16:20 Sequence Generator Pro Beta v3.1.0.232 ----------------------------------- Sequence Generator Pro Beta v3.1.0.232 Released: 09/08/2019 - Change: Docking modules inherit title bar color from Control.DarkDark (this is for the Windows 10 dark theme by Shane aka @Kor) -> Win10 Dark Theme for SGP - Change: MFW Fetch now checks to see if an internet connection is available. If not, it displays an appropriate message. - Change: demoting local DSO location database in favor of SIMBAD (reports of local being less accurate) - Fix: Restart on safe will no longer show TEC not at temperature dialog for cameras that cool on connect. - Fix: ZWO Cameras will no longer disconnect when a new sequence is opened Download. http://mainsequencesoftware.com/Releases/DownloadFile?id=8214 _________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------- iosif 23 Ian 2020 11:58 Sequence Generator Pro v3.1.0.447 Released: 01/23/2020 ----------------------------------- Pentru cine foloseste Sequence Generator Pro, s-a adus in ultima vreme foarte multe imbunatatiri. Odata instalat si achizitionat licienta, se instaleaza automat urmatorul update. Download. 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