Sequence Generator Pro 4.5.0.1482 (BETA) is Released for Test
Sequence Generator Pro 4.5.0.1482 (BETA) (32-bit and 64-bit) is Released for Test Hello! Welcome to the 4.X beta for SGPro. As always, we aim to ensure that even our betas are stable, but please know...
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Hi Ken, I frequently have objects that I want to image in the early morning. Currently, when Run Sequence is clicked, all the switches are activated per the switch setup table. That leaves all the...
View ArticleTelescope manual positioning
A simple question about manual positioning of the telescope <Hi, A simple question about manual positioning of the telescope from the Control Panel: What are the correct formats for values in the...
View ArticleProgram lockup when blind solve is aborted
Hi, I am now running SGP ver 4.4.1.1441 with Windows remote desktop from a machine with a larger display. This means that I can rearrange the various SGP docking modules over a larger area than on the...
View ArticlePlateSolve3 SRSlib.dll can not find
Same case happens with 4.5.0.1482 (BETA), in the plate solve chain resolver setting, it shows PlateSolve3 “no catalog”, clicking the gear icon on the right hand side, does not open PlateSolve 3...
View ArticleDebayering in preview
Hi Ken, I know this has been your standard response for years now, but this continues to be a recurring feature request for those of us using OSC imaging. I’ve been looking for a reason to upgrade...
View ArticleAutoFlats won't start
Ken: I can not attach the log here, the download button anly allows a jpg file and the log is a text. I went to “Report a Problem” on the Help tab in SGP and attached the log there. I do NOT know...
View ArticleProvide Wait To Initiate Switch Action After "Run"
It can be done and there are no technical or practical reasons why not, it is just a matter of having the time to do so. In any case, it’s a good idea and I have added it to our list.
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Telescope manual positioning
I am not sure off hand. There is nothing wrong with the formatting you noted above. When I enter that exact DEC value into the CP, there are no issues. Can you detail what error you see? Maybe it is a...
View ArticleProgram lockup when blind solve is aborted
For what it’s worth this issue no longer exists in the SGPro 4.5 (beta) build.
View ArticlePlateSolve3 SRSlib.dll can not find
I am looking into this issue, but I do not have any answers yet. I am unable to reproduce any similar behavior and I am investigating if there are other security layers involved.
View ArticleTelescope manual positioning
Hi Ken, Thanks for your answer. Now that I know the correct format I will experiment a bit. You may absolutely be correct about the national keyboard beeing an issue. You may remember that I ran into...
View ArticlePlateSolve3 SRSlib.dll can not find
Never mind! I was able to locate the issue (I think). I am not able to verify, but I am almost certain the next 4.5 beta will have this corrected.
View ArticleAuto Flats max exposure error
I think I finally stumbled on the reason and solution. During the weekend after Christmas I got Auto Flats to work properly, which was great. I was back in my observatory last night and chose to take...
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Auto Flats max exposure error
macdonjh: What’s odd to me is the AutoFlat routine stopped during a couple of my early attempts this morning even though the required exposure length didn’t exceed the maximum I’d defined We are happy...
View ArticleAuto Flats max exposure error
Now that I think I know how it works, I don’t need to ask for any changes. I am curious: why are there high and low limits for exposures for the user to define? It seems like AF always starts with a...
View ArticleEquipment connectivity issues in vers 4.4
This is my first post to the forum so my appologies if this is in the wrong section. On 12/28/24 I upgraded to a subscription for version 4.4.1.1441 to replace my working version 3.2 that used the...
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Telescope manual positioning
@Ken A short update on the positioning problem: I experimented with the Control Panel positioning but could not find a way to enter a negative DEC value. I only get the enclosed error message: “Error:...
View ArticleProgram lockup when blind solve is aborted
The problem again occurred with the latest B version of the program. Also, I could not find a setting to enable blind solves. The center failed and the program locked up. (The mount had gotten “lost”,...
View ArticleSGP Hangs on Startup
Description SGP fails to load, hangs on “Establishing Orbit…” after upgrading ASCOM platform to v7. Version 4.4.1.1441, Windows 11 Pro 10.0.22631 build 22631. Command shell window open …C:\Program...
View ArticleHow do I roll back from vers 4.4 to vers 3.2
Before rolling back SGP, I would recommend keeping SGP 4 and uninstall ASCOM 7 and install ASCOM 6.6SP2. I know of a couple of people who had issues with ASCOM 7 and drivers and went back to 6. Mike
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Auto Flats max exposure error
macdonjh: I am curious: why are there high and low limits for exposures for the user to define? Low limits are typically for mechanical shutters and define the time threshold for which anything under...
View ArticleSGP Hangs on Startup
There are lots of things going on when SGPro starts so we’d really need to take a look at logs showing the failed startup. We have some information here on how to get to logs when SGPro won’t open. In...
View ArticleHow do I roll back from vers 4.4 to vers 3.2
Ya… big ASCOM upgrades can be rough sometimes. That said, the ASCOM 7 devs made considerable efforts to ensure backward compatibility with existing drivers. That said, I cannot speak to the specifics...
View ArticleHow do I roll back from vers 4.4 to vers 3.2
Went to Ascom 6.6 and camera and filter wheel both connect fine. I have issues only with the Gemini controller connecting now. Thanks MS
View ArticleHow do I roll back from vers 4.4 to vers 3.2
Thanks Ken! Installing Ascom 6.6 solved camera and filter wheel connecting. Only Gemini telescope control is an issue now. Seems to be a COM port conflict somewhere. I was running RS232 thru serial...
View ArticleHow do I roll back from vers 4.4 to vers 3.2
You may have a ghost usb device that is hidden. Try going into device manager and using the pulldown menu enable hidden devices. Then check all your com ports to see what all is listed. Might be a...
View ArticleHow do I roll back from vers 4.4 to vers 3.2
I use a free software tool called USBDeview to view any installed/connected USB devices on your system.(View any installed/connected USB device on your system). It also displays past devices that were...
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How do I roll back from vers 4.4 to vers 3.2
johncm: Thanks Ken! Installing Ascom 6.6 solved camera and filter wheel connecting. Fwiw, if you end up with ASCOM 6, SGPro 4 should be compatible… at present SGPro 4 does NOT require ASCOM 7.
View ArticleHow do I roll back from vers 4.4 to vers 3.2
SGP 4 runs fine with the Ascom 6.6 version. Once I straighten out the com port issues with my gemini controller I will be good to go. Thanks Ken!
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Problems again when starting SGP
Truth be told, I’m not having very good luck with your software. After having solved the problem of profiles not appearing (I updated and they appeared immediately) and having been working for a few...
View ArticleProblems again when starting SGP
These problems you experience may actually be related as both stem from corrupted data that SGPro depends upon. There are a few different reasons that SGPro might hang on startup. We capture and...
View ArticleAuto Flats max exposure error
Thank you, Ken. None of the cameras I looked at a year ago had a mechanical shutter, so I wondered if they are even offered anymore (perhaps with DSLRs?). Likewise, it wasn’t until after I posted that...
View ArticleIf a long term internet outage occurs what about license check?
Will we still be able to access SGP? Thanks Steve Hoffman
View ArticleIf a long term internet outage occurs what about license check?
After unplugging the cable modem, an “intra-net” test was successfully conducted, my concerns are not an issue.
View ArticleRotator not correcting
My Optec Pyxis rotator attempts to correct the angle when I start the sequence but it keeps failing. Link to Logs...
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PlateSolve3 SRSlib.dll can not find
I revert back to production release 4.4.1.1441, can click the “gear” icon to configure the catalog folder path. Look like PlateSolve3 is now okay:
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Latest Beta - missing check boxes
Just tried the latest Beta (today - Jan26th) and found a few problems. No check boxes for “Open Shutter First” and “Park Mount First”. Also noted that the “Slave to Telescope” switch in the module...
View ArticleSGP Immediately Aborts with Loss of Guide Star - No Recovery Attempts!
SGP: Last night my sequence moved to its second target. The scope slewed to the target, and the centering operation was successful. However, due to some thin clouds, PHD2 failed to acquire a guide...
View ArticleIf a long term internet outage occurs what about license check?
Sure, it’s a good question though so I’ll use it to clarify for any folks with the same question in the future. What happens to my existing installation’s license check if SGPro servers no longer...
View ArticleRotator not correcting
Can you be more explicit when you say “failing”? In what way do you mean? For instance… There is some visible driver-level error display The rotator moves but it’s incorrect The rotator does not even...
View ArticleLatest Beta - missing check boxes
Thanks for the report… that was a very odd bug. Never seen a checkbox render without a box before. Still not sure why… just made new and destroyed the old and seems ok now. Will release a new build...
View ArticleSGP Immediately Aborts with Loss of Guide Star - No Recovery Attempts!
Thanks for the report. This issue has been corrected and will be in the next 4.5 beta release later today.
View ArticleSGP Immediately Aborts with Loss of Guide Star - No Recovery Attempts!
Excellent news, Ken! So glad you could quickly solve the problem. Thank you!
View ArticleSequence Generator Pro 4.5.0.1490 (BETA) is Released for Test
Sequence Generator Pro 4.5.0.1490 (BETA) (32-bit and 64-bit) is Released for Test Hello! Welcome to the 4.X beta for SGPro. As always, we aim to ensure that even our betas are stable, but please know...
View ArticleSGP Immediately Aborts with Loss of Guide Star - No Recovery Attempts!
Sequence Generator Pro 4.5.0.1490 (BETA) is Released for Test - Releases - Main Sequence Software
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PlateSolve3 SRSlib.dll can not find
Tested with 4.5.0.1490 beta, the issue is fixed with PlateSolve3’s gear icon leads to the catalog folder definition box. However, under Equipment Profile Manager → Plate Solver → Plate Solving Chain...
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PlateSolve3 SRSlib.dll can not find
In my case i could install PlateSolve 3 too but the Search Field shows “Not available” is this correct!? My gears are not online at time because daytime!
View ArticleImage Timing
Hi Ken and Jerod, I have a camera that produces time only to the even second. The accuracy in the fits header is not good enough for tracking fast-moving objects like NEAs. Using NTP or GPS, it is at...
View ArticleHow do I roll back from vers 4.4 to vers 3.2
I couldn’t get the com port issue resolved, so I finally got the telescope to connect by updating to a more recent Losmandy Telescope for Ascom app. All is well now with 4.4. Thanks to all for your...
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