Fixed Multiinstance detection.

This update introduces major UI enhancements, responsive design improvements, and new sequence management features in Touch‑N‑Stars, alongside expanded settings organization, improved histogram accuracy, and several bug fixes and connectivity updates for the Pins plugin.

Several UI fixes and enhancements Full changelog: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Touch-N-Stars/Touch-N-Stars/refs/heads/master/CHANGELOG.md

- Rotator: Settings Reverse - Rotator: Settings Mechanical Range - Mount: Reverse Primary Axis setting - Mount: Reverse Secondary Axis setting - Setup: Loading spinner while GPS data and astrometry settings are being loaded

New features: Time-range filtering, enhanced sequence graph (zoom + dual data sources), improved image pipeline and workflow additions like livestack counters and snapshot target naming. Performance: Faster, safer image fetching with better memory use, improved timers, and smoother UI responsiveness. Fixes: Numerous stability fixes for image loading, dialogs, plugin cross-origin issues, race conditions, Blob URL leaks.

- Livestack fixed - Option to save snapshots - Added Altitude (Alt) and Azimuth (Az) to mountinfo - Stellarium now displays the time from NINA when starting up. - several Bugfixes

Added TNS Sequence MessageBox. Several fixes and improvements

This release introduces a new alignment capability, improved status visibility, and a beta live-stacking plugin. It also enhances connectivity and performance, polishes the UI, and fixes minor display and sequence-editing issues.

This update adds dedicated pages for filterwheel and rotator controls, improved camera and focuser image handling with zoom and background display, and enhanced mount information including RA/Dec and meridian flip timing. Controls have been streamlined with quick access buttons, a new slew stop, and a simplified TPPA page, while a "What’s new" message now appears after updates. Bugs affecting switches and default gain/offset display in sequences have also been fixed.

Added: - Mount page: Added slew stop button - Info message: Show 'What's new' on first start after an update Fixed: - Sequence: Display of the filter name - Slew stop fixed when only slew was executed - Mount websocket connection fix

Changed: - Plugin: Sequece Creator: The settings are now saved in the backend. Fixed: - The display turned itself off. Now this can be selected in the settings. - Plugin: Sequece Creator: The endcontaienr is now processed sequentially.

Added: - Imagesettings: add debayer and unlinked sterch options - TPPA: Settings for GAIN and Exposuretime - Telescopius Plugin: Personal target lists from telescopius can now be loaded. Please note: An API key from telescopius is required. Fixed: - Favorites: fix save rotation - Fix image download from Sequence page - TPPA: Buttonposition from ErrorModal - Plugin: Sequence Creator fix Meridian Flip

Bugfixes: Setup screen for first time usage is now correctly displayed.

Bugfix: - Sequence creator is now accepting negative values - connection timeout reduced Added: - Sequence Creator supports now Find Home as instruction

What's New in This Version: - PHD2 Image View: Displays images similar to PHD2 with a guide star marker. - Star Profile Analysis: New star profile graph during PHD2 imaging. - PHD2 Calibration Assistant: Helps with setup and calibration. - Plugin: Sequence Creator – Easily create simple imaging sequences. - Plugin: Webcam Viewer – Live view from a connected webcam. - First Launch Experience: On first start, you'll be automatically redirected to the equipment setup page. Improvements: - The settings modal has been moved to a dedicated page. - Improved search functionality in the Stellarium integration. - Redesigned sequence page for better usability. - Navigation bar icons no longer depend on the sequence status. - Framing assistant has been revised for a smoother experience. Bug Fixes: - Framing Module: Sky chart and target name are now correctly displayed when coordinates are imported from Stellarium.

We're excited to bring you a major update to Touch-N-Stars, packed with new features to enhance your astrophotography experience! We've added powerful tools for guiding and sequencing, improved usability, and squashed some bugs. Here's what's changed since our last release on March 17, 2025: New Features PHD2 Guiding Support: Take control of your guiding setup! Now you can adjust key PHD2 parameters like exposure time, aggression, and more—right from the app. Current Target Display: Easily see the name of your active target when a sequence item is running. Auto-Scan for Connections: Setup just got easier! The app now automatically detects connection settings, as long as you're using the default port 5000 in the plugin. Landscape Mode Enhancements: In landscape view, the navigation bar moves to the left for more screen space and better usability. Location Sync Warnings: Get alerted if your NINA location sync doesn't match Touch-N-Stars, with an easy option to update it. Quick Exposure Settings: A new dedicated window lets you adjust your camera's exposure time faster than ever. Guider Status Indicators: Monitor your guider's state at a glance with visual cues, color-coded indicators, and multilingual support. Sequence Loading: Load pre-made sequences directly into the advanced sequencer from your default sequence folder for quicker workflows. Improvements and Changes Framing Coordinates: No more automatic setup at startup—say goodbye to needing to switch tabs in NINA for framing. Design Tweaks: Refined UI elements for a cleaner, more modern look across all screens. Guide Graph Upgrades: Now displays pixel and RMS error values for more precise guiding insights. API Update: We've raised the minimum API version to 2.2.5.0 for better compatibility and performance—ensure your setup is up to date! Toast Notifications: Non-critical alerts now appear as subtle, non-blocking notifications in the top-right corner. Critical messages and confirmations stay as prominent overlays. Guider Controls: Buttons are always clickable, with visual feedback to show when states are inactive—making interactions more responsive. Bug Fixes Resolved a layout issue in the footer, ensuring everything displays perfectly. Various stability improvements to make the app more reliable.

Added: - Guidgraph can be displayed everywhere. It can be opened and closed from the status bar - Add skychart to sequenz - TPPA Start from current position Changed: - Connection timeout increased to 2s and three attempts Fixed: Automatic reconnect of the mount websocket connection

Added - Stellarium - Stellarium: send coordinates to mount - SkyChart displays the custom horizon - Camera page: Movable modal for mount, focuser and filter Changed - reworked Logfile & Image download - the communication action monitoring from TNS to NINA has been revised - Camera page: Design reworked - Statusbar: Design reworked Fixed - UI rendering & touch inputs for mobile applications - Fix connection error with alpaca devices

What’s New in Version 2.0.2 • Added favorites memory for target objects • New debug window for diagnostics • Automatic detection of the API port • Multiple N.I.N.A. instances supported on one PC (ports increment automatically) • Sky chart now shows nautical and astronomical night • Revised communication monitoring between Touch-N-Stars and N.I.N.A. • Fixed connection issues with VPN.