Cannot add PlateSolve2 folder to NINA
I have tried to add PlateSolve2 folder to NINA (in the PlateSolve2 section) and I get an error that says "folder does not exist".
I was able to add the Sky Atlas folder just fine but for some reason it doesn't recognize the location of the PlateSolve2 folder.
I am using the last version of NINA by the way (1.8).
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Sebastian
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reporter Hi Stefan,
Thanks for the quick reply.
Are you saying that I should open the folder and highlight the items within it?
Thanks again,
Sebastian
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Hi Sebastian, press on the [...] and point it to platesolve2.exe - that should be it!
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reporter Hi Stanley,
Thanks for the reply.
What you suggested is exactly what I think I am doing but obviously either I am not doing it correctly or there is something wrong with the folder...
Maybe the format is different from .exe?
I will try again.
Thanks,
Sebastian
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You have to press on (1) which opens the window (2) where you have to navigate to your PlateSolve 2 folder and select the PlateSolve2.exe and press (3) [Open]
I hope that helps
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reporter Stanley,
That helps a lot and it explains the issue.
I only see the folder UCAC3PS but not the folder underneath that (PlateSolve2.exe).
I am not sure where I made a mistake in the process of downloading, but I will go back and check.
Any comments are welcomed.
Thanks!
Sebastian
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You probably downloaded the catalogue but forgot PlateSolve 2 itself :D
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reporter Lol! That’s what happens when you have two small kids and don’t get enough sleep.
Thanks a million for your help!
Sebastian
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repo owner - changed status to resolved
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reporter Hi guys,
Unfortunately, I keep having issues with NINA accessing the PlateSolve2 folder. I noticed that my folder’s name is PlateSolve2 and not PlateSolve2.exe
Does it matter whether the file name contains .exe?
Last night I attempted plate solving for the first time (weather has been really bad) and I followed all of the steps and suggestions and still I get this message saying “PlateSolve2 can’t find the APM catalog. Please install it before proceeding. The catalog directory can be selected from the File menu”
Thanks again
Sebastian
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Hi,
you need to point to the platesolve2.exe and not only to the folder.
Regards, Stefan