Sequence Configuration - Revision history

Leonardo: /* Sequence Configuration Dialog */

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Sequence Configuration Dialog

Leonardo: /* Shot Tab */

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Shot Tab

Leonardo: /* Rotator Tab */

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Rotator Tab

Leonardo: /* Pointing Tab */

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Pointing Tab

Leonardo: /* Pointing Tab */

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Pointing Tab

Leonardo: /* Sequence Configuration Dialog */

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Sequence Configuration Dialog

Leonardo: /* Sequence Configuration Dialog */

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Sequence Configuration Dialog

Leonardo: /* Defining a Sequence */

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Defining a Sequence

Leonardo: /* Focus Tab */

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Focus Tab

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On Start Tab

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 *'''COPY and PASTE:''' copy the RA and DEC data from fields to the clipboard, paste the RA and DEC data in clipboard into the rispective field in sequence configurator
 *'''Rotation Angle:''' an arbitrary angle that can be a Rotator PA or Sky PA, depends on rotator tab setting. Always put the PA needed before the meridian .{{Note|Always put the PA needed before the meridian}}
-*'''Target Type :''' define the type of target used by the sequence. Default is normal target. For a Default target you must edit the RA and DEC field about the target coordinates. Comet and Asteroid type is reserved for Dynamic Target (a target wher Voyager will calculate the actual coordinates during the sequence in a dynamic way). For using dynamic target you must select the target using the Comets or Asteroids buttons. More info about RoboOrbits and Dynamic Target [[Introduction to RoboOrbits|here]]. If you are using a Dynamic Target the RA and DEC field will be hide and the Target Key Field will be valorized with the code/number of the target object selected. Using other finders like Fast Find, Sesame, Find and RoboClip will reset the Target Type to Default (static target).{{Note|If you are using a Dynamic Target remember to select the pointing tab of the sequence configuration the Dynamic Target Pointing mode more appropriate to your neededs. Se the pointing tab explanation. Default is Calculate RA/DEC only at Sequence begin}}
+*'''Target Type :''' define the type of target used by the sequence. Default is normal target. For a Default target you must edit the RA and DEC field about the target coordinates. Comet, Asteroid, Planet, DynaSearch types arereserved for Dynamic Target (a target wher Voyager will calculate the actual coordinates during the sequence in a dynamic way). For using dynamic target you must select the target using the Comets,Asteroids, Planets buttons. More info about RoboOrbits and Dynamic Target [[Introduction to RoboOrbits|here]]. If you are using a Dynamic Target the RA and DEC field will be hide and the Target Key Field will be valorized with the code/number of the target object selected. Using other finders like Fast Find, Sesame, Find and RoboClip will reset the Target Type to Default (static target). The DynaSearch dynamic target you must use the search text used in Planetarium control to find the object you want like target (example Ganymede for Ganymede luna of Jupiter)
 *'''Fast Find''':  Click the Fast Find button to do a quick lookup of the target name entered in the Target Name field
 *'''Find:'''  Click this icon to bring up the Object Finder.  The Object Finder is documented in the [[OnTheFly#Target Coordinates J2000|Target Coordinates J2000]] section.  Coordinates found with the Object Finder can be entered into the RA and DEC fields for the Sequence

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 *'''On Exposure Error - Abort Immediatly Sequence in Case of Camera Shot Error:''' if checked in case of sequence error of type Camera Shor Error (any error occurred during the Camera Exposure action) the sequence will be aborted immediatly. Useful if you have a camera with some hardware/driver problem that cannot be solved by the brand support or is under solution/investigation. In DragScript you can for example intercept the error and decide to disconnect the setup, power cycle the camera and restart all without exit from Voyager.
 *'''On Exposure Error - Abort Sequence After Consecutive Error:''' if checked Voyager will count the consecutive error during exposure in a row and if passing the edited value (default 5) the Sequence will be aborted. A good ended exposure will reset the counter to 0. Useful when you want to be sure to intercept temporary failure of the camera hardware/driver and do not lost the night time. In DragScript you can for example intercept the error and decide to disconnect the setup, power cycle the camera and restart all without exit from Voyager.
 *'''Use SubFrame''':  If checked, use a centered subframe of the size selected from the drop-down list:  Full Frame, 1/2 size, 1/4 size, 1/8 size, 1/16 size or CUSTOM size.
 **'''CUSTOM Size''':  If you choose custom size from the drop-down, a counter appears from which you can choose any percentage value for your subframe size

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 *'''Meridian Flip Watchdog:''' if checked, in case of Meridian flip do not recognized after the Voyager meridian change routine (pier contine to remain on west) Voyager will retry for 3 times and then will abort the Sequence with an error. if not flagged Voyager will retry forever until the end of interval of time dedicated to the sequence. {{Note|If you experience this problem you must check you driver/mount settings and fix it to avoid the problem.}}
 *'''Dynamic Target Pointing (Only for Comets and Asteroids Target Type) :''' only if you are using a Dynamic Target (comet or asteroid) Voyager allow you to select when calculating the RA/DEC coordinates od the Dynamic Target. Default for a Dynamic Target is the Calculate RA/DEC only at Sequence Begin
-**'''Calculate RA/DEC Only at Sequence Begin :''' geege
+**'''Calculate RA/DEC Only at Sequence Begin :''' Voyager will calculate the RA/DEC of the Dynamic Target only whe the Sequence action will start and will use this RA/DEC for all duration of the Sequence action. If the Sequence will be restarted anothe day or some hours after or generally will be restarted VOyager will calculate again the RA/DEC coordinates. But not in the same Sequence run.
-**'''Calculate RA/DEC at Each Precise Goto :''' vrvrv
+**'''Calculate RA/DEC at Each Precise Goto :''' Voyager will calculate the RA/DEC of the Dynamic Target at each precise pointing goto inside the Sequence Run included at the begin of Sequence
-**'''Calculate RA/DEC Every X seconds :''' eegeg
+**'''Calculate RA/DEC Every X seconds :''' Voyager will calculate the RA/DEC of the Dynamic Target at the beginning of the Sequence and each X seconds like edited in the dedicated field. if the X interval is expired and Voyager is in exposure camera mode, will wait the end of exposure to calculate the new coordinates. A realign goto will not be requested if the next flag is not checked.
-***'''And Realign Target :''' rgeg
+***'''And Realign Target :''' if checked Voyager will force a realign with a Precise pointing to the new RA/DEC of the Dynamic Target
-***'''Without Using Plate Solving :''' eege
+***'''Without Using Plate Solving :''' if checked Voyager will avoid the precise pointing with plate solving for the realign and will use a simple goto without solving
 ==Rotator Tab==

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 *'''On Driver Goto Error''':  If the mount driver returns an error when Voyager commands a Goto (slew) operation, retry the operation up to a maximum of 3 times
 *'''Meridian Flip Watchdog:''' if checked, in case of Meridian flip do not recognized after the Voyager meridian change routine (pier contine to remain on west) Voyager will retry for 3 times and then will abort the Sequence with an error. if not flagged Voyager will retry forever until the end of interval of time dedicated to the sequence. {{Note|If you experience this problem you must check you driver/mount settings and fix it to avoid the problem.}}
-*'''Meridian Flip Watchdog:''' if che
+*'''Dynamic Target Pointing (Only for Comets and Asteroids Target Type) :''' only if you are using a Dynamic Target (comet or asteroid) Voyager allow you to select when calculating the RA/DEC coordinates od the Dynamic Target. Default for a Dynamic Target is the Calculate RA/DEC only at Sequence Begin
 ==Rotator Tab==

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	*'''On Driver Goto Error''': If the mount driver returns an error when Voyager commands a Goto (slew) operation, retry the operation up to a maximum of 3 times		*'''On Driver Goto Error''': If the mount driver returns an error when Voyager commands a Goto (slew) operation, retry the operation up to a maximum of 3 times
		+	*'''Meridian Flip Watchdog:''' if checked, in case of Meridian flip do not recognized after the Voyager meridian change routine (pier contine to remain on west) Voyager will retry for 3 times and then will abort the Sequence with an error. if not flagged Voyager will retry forever until the end of interval of time dedicated to the sequence. {{Note\|If you experience this problem you must check you driver/mount settings and fix it to avoid the problem.}}
		+	*'''Meridian Flip Watchdog:''' if che

	==Rotator Tab==		==Rotator Tab==

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 *'''Target Name''':  Enter the name of the object you want to image and click Fast Find.  Voyager will look up the J2000 coordinates in the connected [[Planetarium Setup|Planetarium]] software and if found, enter them in the RA and DEC fields at the top right of this dialog window.
 *'''Fast Find''':  Click the Fast Find button to do a quick lookup of the target name entered in the Target Name field
 *[[File:Object-finder.jpg]]:  Click this icon to bring up the Object Finder.  The Object Finder is documented in the [[OnTheFly#Target Coordinates J2000|Target Coordinates J2000]] section.  Coordinates found with the Object Finder can be entered into the RA and DEC fields for the Sequence
 *'''SESAME''':  Enter a target in the Target Name field and click this button to do a SESAME search for the object.  If found, a pop-up window displays object information returned from SESAME
 *'''ROBOCLIP''':  Open RoboClip Windows Manager to retrieve customized targets on shared database
-*'''RA''' and '''DEC''':  The Right Ascension and Declination coordinates for the sequence target.  Populated automatically by the Fast Find / Object Finder / SIMBAD controls, or entered manually.
+*'''Target Key :''' This is a read-only field. if you are using a Dynamic Target (Comet, Asteroid) this field contains the code/number of the dynamic target you have selected with the RoboOrbits Finders, more info about RoboOrbits [[Introduction to RoboOrbits|here]]. If you are using a static (normal) target the fields is empty or will be not used by the Sequence action.
 *'''Profile:'''  The equipment profile associated with this sequence.  A new sequence will default to using the currently active profile.  You can create and edit sequences for non-active profiles by clicking the '''Change Profile to This Sequence''' button in the title bar of this window
 *[[File:Change-profile-sequence.png]] '''Change Profile To This Sequence''':  Brings up a dialog window from which you can associate sequences with a profile.  See [[Sequence Configuration#Change Sequence Profile|Change Sequence Profile]] section below for discussion of this process

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 Sequences are stored by default in the ConfigSequence folder of your [[Installation#Voyager Folders|Voyager directory]], but you are free to store them anywhere.
-As of Voyager 2.0.14e (daily build) and 2.1.0 (stable), you can edit sequences while actions are running. You can invoke the sequence and flat sequence editor from the [[Main Window#Tools and Editor|Tools and Editor]] menu to do this.
+You can edit sequences while actions are running. You can invoke the sequence and flat sequence editor from the [[Main Window#Tools and Editor|Tools and Editor]] menu to do this.
-A running sequence will use the sequence that was defined at the time it started running. You can edit a sequence while it is running, but the changes will not take effect until you stop and restart the sequence.{{Note|You must have a profile defined and loaded to configure a sequence.  As of Voyager 2.0.14e, you no longer need to have equipment connected, just a profile defined and active.  If you are using a Voyager version earlier than 2.0.14e, create a profile using ASCOM simulators if you would like to create and edit sequences without connecting to your equipment.  The simulators are bundled with the ASCOM platform and all the settings relevant to a sequence can be set in the simulators}}<br />
+A running sequence will use the sequence that was defined at the time it started running. You can edit a sequence while it is running, but the changes will not take effect until you stop and restart the sequence.{{Note|You must have a profile defined and loaded to configure a sequence. }}<br />
 ==Defining a Sequence==

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 The Focus tab of the Sequence Configuration window is where you specify additional parameters for autofocus operations.  The settings in [[AutoFocus Setup|AutoFocus setup]] are used unless these settings override them.
-The Focus Tab was revised in Voyager 2.1.1f to make room for additional Focus Triggers, reflected here:
+The Focus Tab was revised in Voyager 2.3.8b to make room for additional Focus Triggers, reflected here:
 [[File:Sequence-autofocus-2.11f.jpg]]
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 *'''Use Low Precision Pointing for Pointing Focus Star''':  If checked, relax the [[Mount Setup#Management|error tolerance for precision pointing]] to the focus star.
 **'''Multiple Max Allowed Error by''': If Use Low Precision Pointing is checked, multiply the error tolerance specified in [[Mount Setup#Management|Mount Setup]] by the number of times specified in the counter.  E.g., if you specified an error tolerance of 10 arc-secs in Mount Setup, and a "5" here, the focus star precision pointing operation would stop when the error was less than 50 arc-secs.
 *'''Max HFD Variation Percentage Allowed''':  If checked, the maximum percent variation of the focus star's HFD (Half Flux Diameter) at final focus between the current and previous autofocus action.  Larger values are considered an autofocus failure and will raise an ERROR.  If '''Retry Focus for Watchdog''' is checked in Autofocus Setup, the autofocus will be retried the up to the number of times specified in that setup field
 *'''Force RoboStar''' on First Focus:  If checked, use the RoboStar operation on first autofocus to find a suitable focus star and perform a VCurve autofocus operation

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 **'''On Start''':  Open the flat device cover as soon as the sequence is executed - do not wait if there is a "Time Wait On Start" specified
 **'''After Time Wait on Start''':  Open the flat device cover after the Time Wait On Start interval has elapsed
-*'''Calibrate DONUTS:''' Check to perform a calibration operation in Donuts Process (an algorithm suite and application for advanced research)<br />
+*'''Calibrate DONUTS:''' Check to perform a calibration operation in Donuts Process (an algorithm suite and application for advanced research https://pypi.org/project/donuts/). Douts suite must installaled, configured and ready to work.
 {{Note|If the sequence is run from a DragScript, only the Point Target on Start field is used.  The other fields must be specified with DragScript actions}}<br />
 ==Cooling Tab==