This preview window is used to display the content of a photometry file.
The dialog can be activated:
When a file is opened, the program checks its content and decides which kind of preview window will be activated. Each file is presented in a separate window.
If the photometry file is accompanied by a CCD image, the program may present it on the background. The image file must have the same file name except the extension ‘fts’.
Preview window for photometry files
(1) The chart is displayed in the preview area. It is possible to switch between several rendering modes.
(2) When you place a cursor over an object, the position and brightness (if available) is displayed in the status bar.
(3) You can zoom the preview in and out by means of the zoom icons on the toolbar. The actual magnification is shown here.
(4) You can change the aperture for which brightness of objects are rendered.
(5) The local menu bar provides following functions:
Menu File:
Menu View:
Menu Tools:
its properties. The information is presented in the right part of the dialog.
The Object inspector tool is a tool which displays that the program registers about an object on a frame. The main purpose of this tool is for testing and debugging. Unlike the Quick Photometry, the Object Inspector shows results, that has been obtained during the “full” photometry. Because of this, calibration and photometry must be performed first. The results are more relevant.
To activate the tool:
Object Inspector tool
Using the left mouse button, click on the image (1), to select an object. The object is highlighted and its properties are displayed in the right panel (2).
The following object parameters are presented:
Several dimensions are presented in the image area (3):
(4) Here, you can change the current aperture.
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