Easiest Plate solve program for non-computer guy to set up?

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chongo228
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Easiest Plate solve program for non-computer guy to set up?

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About to take the plunge into plate solving and I have read a lot of bad things about AstroTortilla. Many people having issues getting it running and keeping it running. I also read in a forum that it isn't being supported anymore.

For a non computer guy that gets frustrated with drivers and program setup that is more than clicking the install button, what is the easiest of the 3 SharpCap supports? Astrotorilla, Ansvr, or All Sky Plate Solver? The less install time and possible errors/problems the better for me.
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Re: Easiest Plate solve program for non-computer guy to set up?

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I found All Sky Plate Solver quite easy to set up up. Once you've installed the catalogues its pretty much automated from Sharpcap's side.
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Re: Easiest Plate solve program for non-computer guy to set up?

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The problem with AstroTortilla is that you have to know which indices to install (or install the lot) and then make cryptic changes to the configuration otherwise it just doesn't work. SharpCap knows about the cryptic config requirements, so if you get it installed with the right indices then it should just work. The same applies for ASPS or AnSvr - they all use the same solving engine behind the scenes and SharpCap talks directly to that and *does not* use the UI or settings of ASPS/AnSvr/AstroTortilla.

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Re: Easiest Plate solve program for non-computer guy to set up?

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I can verify that Astrotortila just has to be installed. It works fine with my setup and Sharpcap.
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