Eclipse Sequence Generator

[linuxkidd]

Hi Robin,
I just tested the 'STOP AT LOCALTIME' wrapper and it works perfect!

Re: The 'pad' and 'partialCollection' section I posted -- I won't really have control over that since a user can stack up all sorts of steps to occur inside the 'partialCollection' routine with any amount of time to complete. I don't use any 'start / stop' instruction pairs.. only the 'CAPTURE X LIVE FRAMES' and 'CAPTURE X SECONDS LIVE FRAMES'... So, there should be no issue with odd states between steps if the 'STOP' is used.

So, I think if we can get the 'if earlier that localtime' wrapper, I think we'll be completely set!

Thanks again for your help!
LK

[linuxkidd]

--- I got a bit too excited...

I just tested this:

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SEQUENCE
    STOP AT LOCALTIME 08:50:15
        LOOP UNTIL LATER THAN LOCALTIME 08:50:00
            PAD DURATION TO 1000
                CAPTURE 60 SECONDS LIVE FRAMES
                CAPTURE 1000 LIVE FRAMES
            END PAD DURATION
        END LOOP
    END STOP AT
END SEQUENCE

But I didn't start it until 09:13. This had the effect of completely skipping any collection and ending the sequence.
I'm working to update the Eclipse Sequencer code now.

-- I'd still love to have the 'IF EARLIER THAN LOCALTIME' to put around the initial step ( taking one partial collection before the loops start ).

EDIT:
Actually... I can wrap the pre-eclipse collection with a combination of STOP AT, LOOP UNTIL LATER THAN, and PAD... and achieve the same thing as an 'IF EARLIER THAN' step... So, no rush on this one.. although, it may 'look' cleaner.. I don't think that's a huge benefit overall.

Thanks!
LK

[linuxkidd]

Ok, I've updated the Sequencer to include the 'STOP AT' wrappers, and tested locally.

• The sequence now strictly enforces the end times of each section and moves to the next section as desired.
• The sequence does jump to the point in the script it should, if I re-run the sequence when some of the time has passed.

The only thing that happens, which I could eliminate with the 'IF EARLIER THAN LOCALTIME' instruction is the SOUND and NOTIFICATION from the earlier steps.. ( e.g. remove your filter, add your filter ).

Thanks!
LK

[admin]

Hi,

OK, that's all sounding promising. I will try to add in the IF EARLER THAN step over the weekend for Monday's update.

cheers,

Robin

[linuxkidd]

Hi all,

Just a quick note that the Eclipse Sequencer has been updated to make extensive use of the new 'IF EARLIER THAN LOCALTIME' instruction. Please test and re-test... especially, try stopping and starting the sequence in the middle to be sure it skips what it should.. and starts back in on the part it should.


Thanks!

LK

[stbkaiser]

HI
Testing the eclipse seq generator.
created a "test" sequence from github program this evening
running with
SharpCapInstall-4.1.11947.0-64bit
the Seq runs through , taking files , But never announces any warnings (no color flashings) for beads or totality.
Attached is the seq file.
Any ideas why no warnings.
Thanks
Steve

[linuxkidd]

Hi Steve,
I suspect this is a limitation of SharpCap at this moment.. It uses the same space for notifications as it does for status of collections, with only the newest item being displayed.

I believe it will still play the alert / error tones, but the messages are likely lost.

Maybe Robin can confirm?

Thanks,
LK

[admin]

Hi,

yes, the notification area can only show one notification, so any built in notifications from SharpCap will wipe any custom notifications from the sequence. There are also a few points where SharpCap deliberatly clears the current notification (starting a capture for instance) since seeing an old notification at that point can be confusing. These will also wipe the current notification from the sequence if there is one.

Some quick options for a workaround would be to introduce a delay after that sort of notification to allow it to show for maybe 10 seconds or so before proceeding. Another one would be to use the 'Countdown' step which displays a separate countdown message for a number of seconds. Both of these would introduce a short delay to the sequence, but that might be an acceptable tradeoff.

Long term, I want to have a way to scroll back through previous notifications, but there's no chance of that happening before the eclipse...

cheers,

Robin

[linuxkidd]

I've added a new feature..

At the time of Solar Filter removal, and Solar Filter application, I now utilize a pop-up dialog in Windows to accompany the alert noise.

Thanks!
LK

[stbkaiser]

LK
Thanks for the update on your program.
Will give it a try today.
Really kind of you to do this for us.
Take care
Steve