How can I convert my transform coefficients from a Text file to an INI file?

1eboeneker
Affiliation
American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Thu, 01/04/2024 - 16:22

Hello, everybody.

First of all, happy new year (2024)!

I had the information of BVRI Coefficient Transforms for my particular telescope. I have created them with the aid of a software known as Tycho Tracker. This software produces a TXT file with the coefficients. The question is, how can I make an INI file to upload the coefficients?

Clear skies,

Enrique

SGEO
Affiliation
American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Transform Coefficient INI file format

An INI file is a txt file with the extension of .ini

The format looks like:
[Setup]
description= TG - Version 6.4, Telescope= Mashnee, Time created (UT) = 2019_12_06_16:53:58
[Coefficients]
Tbv= 1.191
Tb_bv= 0.113
Tv_bv= -0.046
Tvi= 0.964
Tv_vi= -0.063
Ti_vi= -0.009
[Error]
Tbv= 0.012
Tb_bv= 0.010
Tv_bv= 0.009
Tvi= 0.012
Tv_vi= 0.009
Ti_vi= 0.009
[R Squared Values]
Tbv= 0.988
Tb_bv= 0.499
Tv_bv= 0.157
Tvi= 0.983
Tv_vi= 0.254
Ti_vi= 0.010

That is, there are sections in brackets followed by key = value pairs
So organize your data with these sections, [Setup], [Coefficients], [Error], (R Squared is not necessary)
Put in which ever coefficients you have developed.

In VPhot you can import this ini file into your Telescope profile.

George

 

 

 

1eboeneker
Affiliation
American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Transform Coefficient INI file format

Hello, George.

Thanks so much for the help. Issued solved.

Clear skies,

Enrique