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ASCOM.Utilities .NET implementation

Hi, I would have expected Dim strTest as String = ASCOM.Utilities.Util.PlatformVersion to return the version string. Instead, I had to do this in two steps: Dim objTest A …
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Problem Installing ASCOM Platform5b

I've been unable to install ascom platform (ASCOMPlatform5b.msi). I get a message that I need .net 2.0.something. It looks like a version checker is not up to date. I'm running XP …
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Upgrade from 5.5 to 5.5.1

I just heard in a round about way from other discussion groups that there is available version 5.5.1. Visiting the ASCOM site does not give any indication of a new update. How do …
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Ascom and MacBook Pro running Windows XP not Saving Profile.xml

I'll admit in advance that I never even took a Mac for a test drive, so, I haven't a clew to what is going on behind the curtain with this supposed Mac/MS XP. In any event, a user …
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ASCOM support for Multiple Axes?

(Also posted in ASCOM-Talk Yahoo group) Please excuse my noobish-ness, I'm fairly new to ASCOM and completely green when it comes to creating an ASCOM driver. However, I do have e …
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Celestron Unified Driver

hi, i have a problem with the celestron unified driver, each time i want to install it, i have this message :"The ascom platform 5 is required for this driver" i have this message …
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How do I connect to an ASCOM telescope in TheSkyX?

How do I connect to an ASCOM telescope in TheSkyX?
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ASCOM installation problem

I am running Windows 7 64 bit. Microsoft .NET 3.5 is installed I have a Meade DS with Autostar and I want to connect it to Starry Night 6 Pro Plus. I can successfully connect it …
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Ascom Lockout after Upgrade to 5.5

[This is from the Ascom-Talk group]: I'm running Windows XP on my Obs computer. Last night, I couldn't connect to the scope for some strange reason and on further investigation th …
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Why do I get error 800a01ad when trying to install platform 5.0?

I get the above error every time I try to install. Using IBM T42 XP Pro SP3.Downloaded 3 times from Ascom,Always hangs half way thru. 5b just shows up in the run box. Here is the …
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Does the Reverse Property of a Rotator driver affect Absolute Moves?

I am working on a Rotator Driver. Can someone please clarify the intention of the Reverse property for me? If the property is set to true does it reverse the absolute position angl …
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Telescope Pointing State

Can someone succinctly explain the difference between the telescope pointing state and the physical side of pier - particularly as it relates to GEM mounts? And a bonus question h …
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ASCOM & Windows 7 64bit

Hi, I am trying to use The Sky 6 with ASCOM to control a Celestron Nexstar11GPS. I have downloaded and installed the ASCOM Platform and TeleAPI.dll as instructed and I have also i …
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On Platform 5.5, why do I get a message: “Platform 5 is required” when I install a driver?

When I install a driver after upgrading to Platform 5.5 I get an error message telling me that I must install ASCOM Platform 5. Why is this, what should I do and is there a short …
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Dome control setup wizard?

Hello Everyone, Has anyone developed or does anyone know of a dome control setup wizard? That is, I'm wondering if there is a program or script that allows you to slew the telesc …

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