Pre-release versions

Note: For V2.0, there is currently no public alpha or beta release. See here for the reasons.

Platform	Application
Mac OS X beta	Application
Mac Classic beta	Application
Windows beta (zipped)	Application
Scripting manual beta

2.0a1	Release Date: Thursday, May 29, 2008
Fixed 5/28/08	Jupiter satellites inverted in FOV
	Jupiter's satellites are inverted in FOV (East to West).
Resolution	Fixed.
Fixed 5/28/08	Scripting: MonthNames, etc. in wrong encoding
Windows only	Null characters appearing in MonthNames, etc. This is because the strings are encoded UTF-16 and Windows controls don't like this.
Resolution	Fixed. Converted to UTF-8. This might still give problems in languages with non-ASCII characters in Day/Month names.
Implemented 5/27/08	If Telescope option in FOV is on, show FOV at telescope position
	If the Telescope option in FOV is on, and the Eyepiece FOV option is on, show the Eyepiece FOV at telescope position (if the telescope position is within the FOV chart boundary.
Resolution	Implemented.
Fixed 5/27/08	Spiral Scan problems
	The spiral scan feature exhibits the following problems: a. If the Telescope option is selected, the telescope position is always one step behind the actual position. b. The scan appears "rectangular", i.e. steps in the EW direction are shorter than the steps in the NS direction. c. Misnumbering of the steps in some instances. d. Unreliable operation when a "real" telescope is used (as opposed to an emulated telescope).
Developer Analysis	Workaround for (a): use the Auto check box (on the top-right of the FOV tab)
Resolution	Fixed.
Fixed 5/26/08	Scripting: SunRise/SunSet return incorrect values if twilight does not occur
	Scripting: SunRise/SunSet return incorrect values if twilight does not occur on the specified date. Should return -1, but is returning 13.
Resolution	Fixed.
Implemented 5/23/08	Associate finder scope with telescope resource
	Associate the finder scope for a telescope with another telescope resource (for a binocular/monocular) or telescope/eyepiece/visual aid. This will aid with computing the finder FOV.
Developer Analysis	Yes, this stuff will be available via the scripting API.
Resolution	Implemented.
Implemented 5/23/08	Find out where AstroPlanner has stored its various components
	Find out where AstroPlanner has stored its various components on the hard disk. It's not always easy to find them, esp. with Windows.
Developer Analysis	This will become even trickier with V2.0, since the data are now stored in officially-sanctioned places. However, you shouldn't have to worry, since (a) there will be a Windows installer/uninstaller, and (b) there will be a Backup/Restore feature.
Resolution	Implemented. The Help menu now has a "Where's My Stuff?" entry.
Implemented 5/23/08	Add ability to update telescope, eyepiece, etc. lists on-line
	Currently it requires an app update to add new or revised entries to the list of telescopes, eyepieces, binoculars, etc. Add the ability to update these lists from an on-line source. Also add the ability to request new items to be added.
Resolution	Implemented.
Implemented 5/23/08	Help menu items to report bugs, etc.
	Add Help menu items to report bugs and request enhancements. Possibly linking to a web page with suitable fields to fill in.
Resolution	Implemented.
Implemented 5/14/08	Support "Stars and Planets" chart numbering
	Add reference chart #'s from "Peterson Field Guides - Stars and Planets" by Jay M. Pasachoff
Resolution	Implemented.
Fixed 5/8/08	Eyepiece FOV drawing in black-on-white
	When printing or displaying an FOV in black-on-white mode, if the Eyepiece FOV or All Eyepiece FOVs options are selected, the default reticle colour is used, rather than black.
Resolution	Fixed.
Fixed 5/6/08	Cross-reference Objects to ID can cause bad IDs
	If you use Cross-reference Objects to ID..., and use the prepend to ID field option, you can end up with IDs of the form xxxx, xxxx (where xxxx is the same ID)
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Implemented 5/5/08	Colour of FOV reticle in Sky chart should be same as FOV chart
	In sky view, make the color of the FOV ring match the selected color preference for FOV view's "Eyepiece FOV" reticle.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1.
Implemented 5/5/08	Separate options for constellation names and figures in Sky chart
	In sky view's Display Options box, separate Constellation Names from Constellation Figures. (so that borders and names can be shown without the figures, for example)
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1.
Implemented 5/4/08	Remember catalogue chooser hierarchy
	When the Select Catalogue/s chooser dialog is opened, it should remember its previous state, including the hierarchy.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1.
Implemented 5/4/08	Cross-hair reticles
	Allow cross-har reticles, including double cross hairs.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 5/3/08	Crash if catalogue selected to display in Sky chart has no magnitude field
	If you choose a catalogue to display in Sky chart (in Preferences→Catalogues), and that catalogue has no magnitude field (e.g. a dark nebula catalogue), then the app crashes.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Implemented 5/3/08	Allow Lookup Synonyms from FOV and Sky charts
	Allow Lookup Synonyms (via contextual/right-click menu) from FOV and Sky charts when the cursor is pointing at an object.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1.
Implemented 5/3/08	Different colours for observed/unobserved objects in the FOV
	Allow different colours of observed/unobserved objects in the FOV. Currently they are all shown in one colour (default=red). This would be useful when observing dense fields of objects (e.g. Virgo cluster, etc.)
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1. Additional option in Preferences→FOV→Other Options.
Implemented 5/3/08	Add # of observed objects to plan window title
	Add # of observed objects to plan window title.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1.
Implemented 5/3/08	Add Transit altitude column
	Add Transit Altitude column showing the altitude of the object when it transits.
Resolution	Implemented. V2.0 only.
Implemented 5/2/08	Allow "Lookup Synonyms" from within a catalogue window
	Allow Object→Lookup Synonyms from within a catalogue window, if an object is selected.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1.
Implemented 5/2/08	Choosing colour of reticles, etc.
	Allow the choosing of colour for astrometric reticles, eyepiece FOV reticles, etc.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1. Default reticle colour setting in Preferences→FOV will define the default colour for new user reticles, and the colour used for drawing astrometric reticles and eyepiece FOV reticles.
Implemented 5/2/08	Ability to change colour of LED display
	Add ability to change colour of the LED displays to a colour other than red.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1. Added a contextual (right-click) menu item to the LED displays.
Implemented 5/2/08	Add cardinal points to Rise/Set graphics
	Add cardinal points (NSEW) to Rise/Set graphics.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1.
Implemented 5/2/08	Show selected eyepiece "reticle" in FOV
	Currently there's an "All Eyepiece FOVs" option for the FOV chart. There should also be a "Selected Eyepiece" option as well (which would display if an eyepiece is selected in the Eyepiece popup menu).
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1. Added "Eyepiece FOV" option.
Fixed 5/1/08	AstroPlanner crashes under wine in Linux
	AstroPlanner crashes under wine in Linux.
Developer Analysis	Inability to read JPEG files seems to be the problem.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 4/29/08	Beeping when connected to EquinoX
MacOSX only	After selecting a star to be centered in EquinoX, and then switching to AstroPlanner, I get a beep about once every 2 seconds.
Developer Analysis	Some debugging code was accidentally left in.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 4/29/08	Argo Navis downloads hang up if data contain the "@" character
	Argo Navis downloads hang up if data contain the "@" character.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1. "@" characters will be changed to "_".
Fixed 4/29/08	Argo Navis Download dialog crashes
	Argo Navis Download dialog causes a nil exception crash.
Developer Analysis	Crashes if AstroPlanner was unable to open and use the serial port assigned to the Argo Navis. Workaround: Make sure the serial port is set up correctly in Preferences→Telescope/GPS before using the feature.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1. Now warns if serial port not opened, and should not crash.
Implemented 4/29/08	Invert chart colours when in night vision mode
	On the Mac, when night vision mode is enabled, it is difficult to read the FOV and Sky charts when the brightness is low. Increasing the brightness makes the background window too bright. Perhaps inverting the charts (i.e. black stars, etc. on a white background will help.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1. An additional checkbox in Preferences→General→Night Vision Mode Settings does the trick (in both Mac and Windows).
Implemented 4/25/08	Bring AAVSO VSP chart feature up-to-date
	Bring AAVSO VSP chart feature up-to-date, to match the current AAVSO web functionality. Also add the ability to download photometry tables. Remember settings between uses of the dialog.
Developer Analysis	Note: Browser will be used to display photometry tables (at least in V1.6.1).
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 4/25/08	AAVSO VSP Chart feature is broken
	AAVSO VSP Chart feature is broken
Developer Analysis	AAVSO changed their web site again...
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 4/15/08	User images being reversed horizontally and/or vertically
	User images being reversed horizontally and/or vertically when displayed on observing tab.
Developer Analysis	This is because the current FOV orientation is being taken into account. This should probably be ignored for user images.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Implemented 4/15/08	Easy slews to common objects
	Add an easy way to slew to a common object (e.g. planets) without having to add that object to a plan first.
Resolution	Implemented. V2.0 only.
Implemented 4/15/08	Save As dialog should remember last saved folder
	The File→Save As... dialog should remember the last saved folder.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 4/14/08	Constellation names on FOV charts
	Constellation names on FOV charts (printed or in the Print Finder Charts script results) are incorrect.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 4/9/08	Observations logged with common names or Bayer designations not cross-indexed
	If you log Alpha Centauri, alp Cen or Rigil Kentaurus, observations for any of the alt designations do not show. E.g If logged as alp Cen, if an APD has Rigil Kentaurus, it will not show as observed.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1. Now deals with Bayer and Flamsteed IDs, as well as stellar common names.
Fixed 4/9/08	Argo Navis plan upload problem
	In the Argo Navis plan upload, if you select the prefix to be returned to a User 1 Field in the plan, AP puts it into User 2.
Developer Analysis	Also affects Argo Export.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 4/8/08	Incorrect separation being shown in FOV for high declination double stars
	Incorrect separation being shown in FOV for high declination double stars.
Developer Analysis	I was using a formula that doesn't work too well at high declinations (near the poles).
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 4/8/08	Bad position angle for some double stars in FOV
	Some double stars display an incorrect position angle.
Developer Analysis	In catalogues that do not have position angles, the components are being shown with a position angle of -999 degrees. In this case, no component stars should be shown.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 3/19/08	Sorting Chart# column sometimes doesn't work
	Sorting Chart# column sometimes doesn't work, particularly if the column has non-numeric data.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 3/16/08	Large Notes field causes column heading mess
	Large Notes field causes column heading mess after using Edit→Adjust List Columns to Fit Text.
Developer Analysis	If AstroPlanner figures out that the notes column is >2^15 pixels in size, then all hell breaks loose. Enforcing a reasonable maximum (in this case 500 pixels) fixes the problem.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 3/13/08	PageSetup problems
	Saving page setup betweens runs causing problems. Remove the feature.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 3/1/08	Scripting: PlanGMT returns wrong value
	PlanGMT returns wrong value: Local-GMToffset rather than Local+GMToffset.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Implemented 2/20/08	Multiple selection in AAVSO Chart selection window
	Allow multiple selection in AAVSO Chart selection window, so that several entries can be transferred to the plan at once.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 2/20/08	ID sorting problem
	Sorting objects with IDs of the form xxxxxx, xxxxxxA, xxxxxxB, etc. sorts incorrectly.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 2/19/08	Cannot search Tycho II catalogue
	Searching for "TYC 6595-00629-1" does not produce a hit in the Tycho II catalogue.
Developer Analysis	Note: "TYC 6595-00629-1" doesn't work, but "TYC6595-00629-1" does (i.e. no space).
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Implemented 2/15/08	Make HP slewing more remote-imager-friendly
	Make the high-precision slewing dialog smaller, and make it a global floating dialog, so that third-party apps can be used to download images to sync the scope with.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1. The HP slewing dialog "shrinks" after the slew starts (and re-expands where necessary for multi-hop slewing), and is now a floating dialog.
Implemented 2/12/08	Scripting: Enhance ParameterDependency() method
	Enhance ParameterDependency() method to handle opposite sense (i.e. target off when source on), and to handle dependencies on non-Checkbox parameters.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1. Preceeding the DependentOn parameter with "-" negates the sense. Now valid for DependentOn being most types of parameter, if that parameter can have a zero or blank value.
Implemented 2/12/08	Scripting: Access custom reticle information from a script
	Access custom reticle information from a script.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1.
Implemented 2/10/08	Centre the reticles in the DSS Image window on the mouse position
	Centre the reticles/FOV in the DSS Image window on the mouse position, rather than the centre of the image.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1. Contextual menu now has "Centre reticles here" entry.
Implemented 2/10/08	Centre the reticles in the FOV on the mouse position
	Centre the reticles in the FOV on the mouse position, rather than the centre of the FOV.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1. Contextual menu now has "Centre reticles here" entry.
Implemented 2/10/08	Create an object based on mouse position in FOV
	Create an object based on mouse position in FOV. i.e. a "blank" object with the correct RA/Dec coordinates.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1. Contextual menu now has "Create new object centred here" entry.
Fixed 2/6/08	Plan windows occasionally forget their positions
	Plan windows occasionally forget their positions on the screen.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1. Note: a more robust method is now in use. Unfortunately previously "remembered" windows will be forgotten.
Fixed 2/6/08	Printing DSS images doesn't print reticles/FOVs
	Printing DSS images doesn't print reticles/FOVs.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 2/6/08	Scripting: Speak command doesn't work
Windows only	The Speak command doesn't work.
Developer Analysis	Windows only.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 2/2/08	Jupiter moons out by 180 degrees
	Jupiter moons out by 180 degrees.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Implemented 2/1/08	Add chart support for Taki's Star Atlas
	Add chart support for Taki's Star Atlas (link)
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1.
Implemented 1/29/08	Show angular radius of offset camera reticles
	Show angular radius of offset reticles (i.e. those typically used for offset guiders). The radius in degrees of the inner and outer dotted circles should be shown, as an option.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1. Note extra "Show radius" setting.
Implemented 1/29/08	Ability to enter numerical values for Reticle and FOV rotation angles
	Add the ability to enter numerical values for Reticle and FOV rotation angles (in addition to the current method of using a slider control)
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 1/28/08	Scripting: Sorting the Observing list doesn't sort Planning list
	If the Planning list is showing when the Observing list is sorted from a script, it does not affect the Planning list (even though the "Keep lists synchronised" preference is set).
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 1/24/08	FOV Alt/Az rotation incorrect in southern hemisphere
	The FOV Alt/Az rotation is incorrect in the southern hemisphere. It appears to be off by 90 degrees.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 1/23/08	Saving Greek characters to Plan Text files
	Avoid saving Greek characters to Plan Text files, since it causes problems when Windows users subsequently read the file. Convert Greek characters to English abbreviations.
Developer Analysis	Of course, this might be a problem for Greek users, but then they shouldn't be uploading files in Greek for the rest of the world to download...
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Implemented 1/21/08	Take visual aid into account in DSS display window
	The DSS image display window currently only displays options for current Telescope+Eyepiece or current Telescope+Reticle. The Visual Aids should be taken into account too.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 12/31/07	ODM considers all eyepieces, even if not available at current site
	ODM considers all eyepieces, even if not available at current site.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 12/30/07	Reticles not showing on DSS image window
	Reticles not showing on DSS image window.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6.1.
Fixed 12/12/07	Rendering a complex FOV
	When opening a plan that had a very complex FOV chart saved, it can take a long time to open the document.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6fc1. (a) The FOV will not be rendered until you choose the FOV tab. (b) If more than 5000 objects are involved, you will be given the option to abandon rendering the chart.
Implemented 12/10/07	Enhance observing list entry if RA/Dec=0
	Sometimes it's convenient to add a "dummy" entry into a plan document, by adding an object with RA=0 and Dec=0. Make that entry stand out in the Observing/Planning lists by using a different background colour, coloured text, bold-face font, etc.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6b9. If RA and Dec = 0 then a blue colour is used.
Implemented 12/6/07	Adding object notes to observation notes
	Add an option to be able to transfer object notes to the notes field of an observation.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6b8. Right-clicking the observation notes will provide a "Insert Object Notes" menu item, if the object in question has anything in the Notes field. Also, Prefs→Observations has an "Initialise observation notes with object notes" setting. This will automatically copy the object notes across to any newly-created observation.
Fixed 12/5/07	Observations with UT time
	If Prefs→Observations→Observation Date/Time source: Ask user, and Prefs→Observations→Use UT for all new observations: Checked, then the UT time used is incorrectly offset by the GMT offset of the current site.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6b8.
Fixed 12/5/07	Telescope setting not being saved
	I save the changes when I close a plan. Next time I open that plan, either 'No Telescope Specified' or my binoculars are selected.
Developer Analysis	This seems to be a side effect of assigning telescopes to particular sites.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6b8. Note: Unfortunately this fix means that any plan documents opened for the first time afterwards will lose their Site and Telescope settings. However, they will be saved correctly thereafter. You will get a warning message. As a side benefit, opening a plan document after adding, deleting or renaming site/telescope resources should work a lot better.
Implemented 12/4/07	Constellation column in search results
	Add a Constellation column in search results.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6b8.
Implemented 12/4/07	Scripting: Extra routines for epoch conversion
	A routine to convert from a given epoch to J2000.0.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6b8. ChangeEpoch() will change RA/Dec between any two given epochs.
Implemented 12/3/07	Allow rise/transit/set graphics to display full 24 hours
	Allow rise/transit/set graphics to display full 24 hours. Useful for radio telescope observation planning.
Resolution	Implemented. For V2 only. Can now specify start time and width (in hours) of the chart.
Fixed 11/29/07	Refresh Objects from Catalogues problem
	Object→Refresh Objects from Catalogues will not refresh correctly if a catalogue has been reordered in any way.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6b7.
Fixed 11/23/07	AstroPlanner logo turns blue in night vision mode
Windows only	The AstroPlanner logo at the bottom left of the Observing tab turns bright blue in night vision mode if the cursor moves over the text.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6b7.
Fixed 11/19/07	Argo Navis catalogue export problem
	The id/name fix previously made (link) does not work if the ID has blanks in it.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6b6.
Implemented 11/19/07	Multiple highlighting colours
	Add the ability to highlight on different criteria, with different colours for each.
Resolution	Implemented. V2 only.
Implemented 11/19/07	Allow magnitudes to be displayed with 2 dec places
	Allow magnitudes to be displayed with 2 dec places. Currently you can only have 1 (default) or 3 (photometric option)
Resolution	Implemented. Aso for V1.6b6. The Photometric Magnitudes option in Preferences→General has been replaced by a setting allowing the choice of 1, 2 or 3 dec places.
Implemented 11/15/07	Script download dialog ordering
	The script download dialog orders scripts by name as the default. A better default would be descending by date, since one is usually mainly interested in the latest release/s.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6b6.
Implemented 11/15/07	Scripting: Add ability to test whether plan has Fix Date set
	Add ability to test whether plan has Fix Date set.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6b6. FixedDate as Boolean (read and write)
Fixed 11/13/07	Scripting: Canvas.IsUserImage always returns false for solar system objects
	Canvas.IsUserImage always returns false for solar system objects.
Developer Analysis	Workaround: Since _all_ images for solar-system objects are User Images, check the object type in the script and if it's Planet, Comet, Minor, Sun, Moon, then assume it's a user image.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6b5.
Fixed 11/13/07	User Images may not be stored uniquely for solar system objects
	User images of planets, comets, or minor planets are not necessarily associated with the correct object.
Developer Analysis	A bug is causing images to be saved with the name as a string of underscores of the same length as the ID. This means that if you have, say, a comet with the same length ID (e.g. 17P/Holmes and 29P/Ratbag), then user images will be common to both.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6b5. Warning: this will make any user images associated with solar-system objects inaccessible. You will have to reload them. Please contact the author if this is a major problem for you.
Fixed 11/12/07	Special characters in user-contributed plan names
	Special characters in user-contributed plan names can cause potential problems with uploading and downloading. It should not be possible to upload a plan file with such special characters in the name.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6b5.
Fixed 11/12/07	Problems with large observation database
	The larger the (global) observation database becomes, the slower it becomes to open plan documents, but only if the ID cross-indexing option is on.
Developer Analysis	This is an optimisation problem.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6b5.
Implemented 11/7/07	Add a method to re-index the DSS image cache
	When the DSS Image cache is causing trouble (e.g. images not being displayed), there should be a convenient way to get the app to re-index the cache, other than by manually deleting the DSS Index file.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6b5. Object→DSS Cache Manager... now has a Reset... button.
Implemented 10/31/07	Add password-protected HTTP proxy support
	If the HTTP proxy is password-protected, then it should be supported by AstroPlanner.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6b4.
Fixed 10/29/07	Global observation cross-referencing causes slowdown
	The global observation cross-referencing feature causes huge slowdowns when opening plan documents, when the global observation database has a lot of items and/or cross-references.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6b3. The various processes that were slowing down the loading have been optimised.
Fixed 10/29/07	Scripting: Cannot set observation fields
	Cannot set observation fields programmatically.
Developer Analysis	This is a bug that only surfaces for users on an OS that uses a decimal comma. There is no workaround (even changing to a decimal point won't help. Sorry).
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6b3.
Fixed 10/25/07	User images of some objects cause exception crash
	Creating user images of some objects causes an exception.
Developer Analysis	This occurs for Comets/Minor-Planets (only), where the ID has a bogus character in it (e.g. "17P/Holmes"). The system attempts to create a file with the character in it and fails.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6b3.
Implemented 10/25/07	User image subfolders
	Adding User images places them all in a single User folder, but doesn't make subfolders as per the DSS Options. It would be nice if the User folder observed the same rules for subfolders.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6b3.
Implemented 10/24/07	Add automatic HTTP proxy support
Windows only	Currently the HTTP proxy settings have to be set manually via Preferences→General. Is there a way to get the proxy server settings from the Internet Settings?
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6b2. Revised settings in Preferences→General allow for an "Auto" setting. Note that this will not work for PAC files, and is not currently available on Mac OS (hence the disabled setting in the attached picture).
Implemented 10/24/07	Add chart column support for Atlas of the Night Sky
	Add chart column support for Atlas of the Night Sky (Dunlop)
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6b2.
Implemented 10/22/07	Export user site horizon
	Add feature to export the user site horizon as a tab- or comma-separated file.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6b2. Contextual (right-click) menu on the horizon graphic in Resources→Sites will allow export (and subsequent import) of the horizon information to/from a text file.
Fixed 10/18/07	Transferring local observations doesn't update Global Obs window
	Transferring local observations doesn't update the Global Obs window if it is already open.
Developer Analysis	Workaround: close and reopen the window.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.6b1.
Implemented 10/18/07	Text editing window problem
Windows only	I like the ability to open the Notes edit field in a separate window. The first time I use this feature in each Astroplanner session it opens the box as a maximised window. If I then click to turn it into a resizeable window, it remembers this each time I use the feature. However, I have to do this each time I open Astroplanner. I think it would be better if it defaulted to opening in a resizeable window rather than being maximized.
Developer Analysis	The problem here is that if one "document" window is maximised in an MDI app, then all other "document" windows are forced to do so.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.6b1. The contextual menu (for Windows only) now has an additional "Edit Window (Floating)" entry which will create a floating editor window on top of the maximised plan window(s).
Implemented 10/4/07	Add ability to add Argo Navis prefixes to plan objects
	When plan objects are exported/downloaded to Argo Navis, a prefix can be added. Add a feature that also modifies the plan itself so that these prefixes are, for example, placed in a user field, prefixed onto the ID field, etc.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a21.
Implemented 9/29/07	Add comet/minor-planet export for Astromist
	Add the ability to create a PBD or PPC file of minor-planet/comet data in a format suitable for use by Astromist. Add ability to import as well.
Resolution	Implemented. V2 only.
Implemented 9/28/07	Scripting: ListWindow.Read/Write changes
	If the first parameter of ListWindow.Read or ListWindow.Write is nil, then the user should be asked to select a file to read/write.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a20.
Fixed 9/26/07	Crash at end of DSS image download
	Crash at end of DSS image download, when downloading images for caching.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.5.9a20.
Fixed 9/23/07	Scripting: Changing object fields does not change Planning tab
	If an object is selected in the Planning tab, then a script operation that changes object field values does not change the displayed values.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.5.9a20.
Implemented 9/18/07	Avoid exporting Name to Argo Navis if ID is the same
	Avoid exporting Name to Argo Navis if ID is the same.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a18. If the Name is the same as the ID, the Name will not be used. If the Name contains the ID, then it will be removed from the Name. e.g. if ID="M1" and Name="M 1,Crab Nebula", then "M1 Crab Nebula" will be exported.
Implemented 9/18/07	Scripting: Create a new script containing embedded prefix files
	Ability to generate a local version of a script in its uploaded form i.e. containing embedded library and prefix files. This would facilitate developer testing of the uploaded format script before it is actually uploaded.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a18. The Duplicate script dialog now allows you (optionally) to include library and/or prefix files where applicable.
Implemented 9/16/07	Flip DSS images horizontally and/or vertically
	Add ability to flip DSS images horizontally and/or vertically, to match eyepiece FOV.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a17. Option in DSS Options (Options... button in DSS download window)
Implemented 9/16/07	Scripting: Allow write access to global observations
	Allow write access to global observations. Currently read-only.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a16.
Implemented 9/15/07	Scripting: Allow passing of OLEObjects to/from OLEObjects
	Scripting: Allow passing of OLEObjects to/from OLEObjects. Currently, only integers, doubles, booleans and strings can be passed.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a15. See scripting manual for details.
Fixed 9/15/07	DSS index not being saved correctly
Windows only	The DSS index not being saved correctly in Win XP. It is re-indexed every time the app runs.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.5.9a15.
Implemented 9/13/07	Scripting: COM support
Windows only	Add COM support. This would make ASCOM access possible, for example.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a14. See scripting manual for details.
Implemented 9/12/07	Scripting: Paste picture from clipboard to Canvas
	Add ability to paste a picture from clipboard to a Canvas, if the clipboard contains a viable image.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a14. Canvas.DrawImageFromClipboard(). Also a generic function ClipboardHasImage(w,h) as boolean.
Fixed 9/10/07	Night Vision mode selected text
Windows only	In Night Vision mode, the text in the selected line of a list is black and difficult to read.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.5.9a13. Selected lines in lists are now black background with light text, with a border to show that the line is selected when out of focus.
Fixed 9/1/07	NexStar connection problem with AS mount
	There is a NexStar connection problem with AS mount. AP can't connect to it.
Developer Analysis	This is a bug that has become worse with newer Nexstar versions. The workaround is to use the "Custom Feature #2" setting in the Telescope/GPS preference settings. This bypasses the problem (I think). Make sure "Custom Feature #1" is OFF.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.5.9a12.
Implemented 9/1/07	AAVSO Chart dialog object selection
	When opening the AAVSO Chart dialog, the list should have the currently selected Observing/Planning list object selected, where possible.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a12.
Implemented 9/1/07	Open AAVSO Chart dialog from Observing list
	Add contextual menu item to open AAVSO Chart dialog from Observing/Planning list.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a12. If possible, the dialog will be opened with the correct entry selected.
Implemented 9/1/07	AAVSO VSP charts via contextual menu
	Allow the display of cached AAVSO VSP charts via contextual menu item in the Observing/Planning lists.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a12.
Implemented 8/31/07	Remove Custom Features
	Remove the "Custom Features" in Preferences→Telescope/GPS, since they are no longer in use.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a12.
Implemented 8/30/07	Naming Astromist Files on Export
	When I export a file to Astromist, the file name defaults to the last file name I used when exporting a file. Could that be changed to default to the AP plan file name that I am currently exporting?
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a12. "Use the plan name" option does the trick.
Fixed 8/28/07	Script: APCatalogueObjects not persistent
	APCatalogueObjects found by APSearch are not persistent. A subsequent APSearch will "overwrite" the previously found objects.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.5.9a11.
Fixed 8/28/07	Delete Conditionally doesn't work with strings
	The Delete Conditionally feature doesn't work with strings unless the search is case sensitive.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.5.9a11.
Implemented 8/24/07	Add ability to turn telescope tracking on or off
	Add ability to turn telescope tracking on or off, via a menu command, or telescope palette command.
Resolution	Implemented. V2 only. Note that not all telescope mounts permit this.
Implemented 8/24/07	Retain AAVSO chart window size
	Retain AAVSO chart window size so that charts are opened with the same dimensions each time.
Developer Analysis	Actually, this is more of a bug than a feature, since it was supposed to work, but didn't.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a11.
Fixed 8/24/07	AAVSO night vision problems
Windows only	The dotted-line grids in the AAVSO chart and planner windows are disturbing when in night-vision mode.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.5.9a11.
Fixed 8/22/07	FOV/Binocular problem
	If the last observation of an object was with a telescope/eyepiece showing, say 1 deg, then when you go to the FoV tab you'll get a 1 deg view. If I then change to a binocular, I get a 4 deg FoV. So far so good. But if I then go back to the planning tab, do some stuff, and come back to the FoV tab, the binocular is still selected, but the field has reverted to 1 deg.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.5.9a10. Partially fixed. This should resolve some of the problems, but not all. I will ponder a better solution.
Implemented 8/22/07	Improve AAVSO object creation
	Currently you can only create a plan object from the AAVSO chart dialog if the AAVSO object has a valid GCVS ID. Objects with Bayer IDs, for example, are ignored.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a10. If any match is found within GCVS, then you will be able to create a plan object.
Implemented 8/21/07	Slewing from the Sky chart
	Add the ability to slew to an object from the Sky chart, via the contextual menu.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a10.
Fixed 8/20/07	Compressed mode printing bug
	When I try to print a compressed list of observations, the first two pages are on the same sheet printed one over the other. Other compressed lists do fine. Does it with several printers and several computers all running Windows XP SP2.
Developer Analysis	Occurs if the "multi-line" option is off.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.5.9a10. Bonus: also fixed footer being printed twice on first page.
Implemented 8/20/07	Implement AAVSO Variable Star Plotter (VSP)
	Implement AAVSO Variable Star Plotter (VSP).
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a10.
Implemented 8/20/07	Implement Danjon seeing scale
	Implement Danjon seeing scale.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a10.
Implemented 8/16/07	Show IDs for USNO stars in FOV
	Show IDs for USNO stars (from external catalogue) in FOV.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a9. ID and magnitude displayed under the FOV when cursor is on a star. Also for UCAC2 external catalogue.
Fixed 8/15/07	Fix AAVSO Recent Data features
	The AAVSO recent data download feature has stopped working.
Developer Analysis	The AAVSO folks have changed their website. Again. Unfortunately fixing this will require some code changes.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.5.9a9.
Fixed 8/15/07	Fix AAVSO Light Curve feature
	The AAVSO light curve download feature has stopped working.
Developer Analysis	The AAVSO folks have changed their website. Again. Unfortunately fixing this will require some code changes.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.5.9a9.
Implemented 8/10/07	Allow backup/restore/reset of preferences
	Allow backup/restore/reset of preferences when the user holds down the Shift key on launch.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a9.
Fixed 8/9/07	Bad sorting order in transit column
	Bad sorting order in transit column, esp. if one uses the ctrl key to use an offset.
Developer Analysis	This was a devious one... It would seem that there is an interaction between the column sort and the information previously stored in the Object→Sort Objects... dialog. Workaround: Use Object→Sort Objects... and make sure the second and third entries are unused. Thereafter the problem will (should) go away.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.5.9a9.
Implemented 8/8/07	Switch off the "Show FOV" feature when caching DSS images
	Switch off the "Show FOV" feature when caching DSS images, since the control is invisible in that case and should be defaulted to OFF.
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a9.
Implemented 8/6/07	Add target distance from sun (2)
	Since we now have target distance from the Moon, what about the Sun? In this case, a column in the object list.
Resolution	Implemented. V2.0 only.
Implemented 8/6/07	Add target distance from sun
	Since we now have target distance from the Moon, what about the Sun?
Resolution	Implemented. Also for V1.5.9a8. Similar to moon: if the sun is above the horizon - black S on white circle, else white S on black circle.
Fixed 8/6/07	Import with degrees symbol doesn't work
	When I import a Generic Text File where the Dec field is in DD°MM'SS" format, AstroPlanner 1.5.8 interprets the text field as if it were DD°SS' - meaning it ignores the arc-minutes in the incoming text file, but treats the arc-seconds as if they were arc-minutes.
Developer Analysis	This is a difficult area to fix, with lots of conflicting text encodings.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.5.9a8.
Fixed 8/6/07	Setting observation time is out by 1 or more seconds
	Setting observation time is out by 1 or more seconds in some circumstances.
Developer Analysis	AP uses the observation date/time as an index. Hence two observations cannot have exactly the same date and time. AP adds 1 second to the time of a conflicting observation time until there's no match. However, now that observation times are displayed with seconds, I should let the user know that this has happened.
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.5.9a8. Now puts up a warning dialog alert.
Fixed 8/6/07	Fix Date/Time always sets seconds to zero
	Using the Fix Date/Time feature always sets the zseconds part of the time to zero (e.g. setting time to 12:34:56 sets the (fixed) local time to 12:34:00)
Resolution	Fixed. Also for V1.5.9a8.
Implemented 8/5/07	Scripting: Additional push buttons in EditParameters
	Be able to add extra push buttons in EditParameters. These push buttons would do the same as "OK", but also set a boolean parameter to true so that the script knows that the button was pressed.
Resolution