Defines the path to Astrometric STAking Program (ASTAP) application. Use the "..." button to open the folder selection dialog box. The download button navigates the web page for ASTAP downloading.
When "ASTAP for Blind Solving" is selected PointCraft will use ASTAP for blind solving instead of ASPS. In such case there is no need to install PS2 and ASPS.
If you see problems with Field Of View rotation try to use the option Apply angle fix.
Defines the path to PlateSlove2 (PS2) application. Use the "..." button to open the folder selection dialog box. The download button navigates the web page for PS2 downloading.
If ASTAP is configured it is default solving program for Near solving. If you want to use PS2 instead of ASTAP enable the option "Use PS2 for Near Solving".
Defines the path to All Sky Plate Solver (ASPS) application. Use the "..." button to open the folder selection dialog box. The download button navigates the web page for ASPS downloading.
Defines how many seconds to wait after GoTo++ before taking the next image for position confirmation. Some mounts can require time to settle down after a movement.
When enabled the GoTo++ will use the current telescope position and the calculated position error to find the coordinates for the next attempt to center the desired coordinates. It is recommended to enable this option.
When disabled the GoTo++ will make direct attempt to center the desired coordinates. Disable this option if your telescope is able to make very precise movements. When this option is disabled it is recommended to uncheck the "No Auto Sync" option too.
Defines how long to be the imaging exposure for GoTo++, Auto, and Automated Meridian Flip. If this option is empty or set to 0s then will be used the exposure duration set in the Camera tab.
Defines the gain value to use to use for GoTo++. If there is a value here it is used as top priority. If it is empty, gain per filter is second, the gain set in Camera Tab last.
When enabled PointCraft will solve the un-stretched version of current image. This option has effect only in DSLR mode. Histogram stretching can make DSLR images harder or impossible to be solved.
Defines what solving method to use when Auto button is used. 'Always Ask' gives possibility to select the method on every use of Auto. It is also possible force using Near or Blind solving without asking.