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Here you can review in the list of the new features and fixes for every new version. You can download the latest version of APT from here.
 
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2024/04/13 - v.4.50 Stability and new features
     - Critical update to handle crashes caused by Windows 10 update KB5035941
     - General stability improvements
     - FocusCraft changes for better stability
     - DataCraft changes for better stability
     - Image Browser changes for better stability
 
     - Added support for ASCOM compatible Ports/Switches Hubs
     - Added support for ASCOM compatible Flat Panels / Telescope Covers
 
     - Rotator section is converted to panel accessible via button in Gear Tab
     - AutoStar section is converted to panel accessible via button in Gear Tab
     - Web Cameras, INDIGO/INDI, Extra Devices, Lens Control buttons are moved from Tools to Gear
     - Tools tab is re-arranged
 
     - Added 25 new sound notifications (including for failed plate solving)
     - Added setting in the USB Monitor to disable only the new sounds related to USB device connection/disconnection
 
     - Added "Add Trigger" in Object Browser DeepSky/Custom/ToDo tabs to help with trigger creation in Session Craft for the selected object populating name, coordinates, start time and etc.
     - Added "DB Search" in Object Browser DeepSky/Custom/ToDo tabs to look for records for the selected object. Simple click makes a more loose search, Shift+Click makes a strict search
     - Added "In AstroBin" in Object Browser DeepSky/Custom/ToDo tabs, opens AstroBin in the default web browser and search for the selected object. Simple click makes a more loose search, Shift+Click makes a strict search
     - Added "In Telescopius" in Object Browser DeepSky/Custom/ToDo tabs opens Telescopius in the default web browser and search for the selected object.
     - Added "In Telescopius" in Object Browser DeepSky/Custom/ToDo tabs, Shift+Click navigates the Telescopius mosaic tool loading the coordinates of the selected object
     - Added Shift+Click on "Add To ToDo" In Object Browser DeepSky tab will copy the selected object in Custom tab
 
     - Added #PanelState command
     - Added #CoverState command
     - Added #SwitchState command
     - Added #SwitchSet command
 
     - Added Shift key to skip PHD2 staring during APT start when the Auto Start PHD2 option is enabled in Guiding Settings
     - Added Shared folder option in Main Settings tab for Object Browser Custom/ToDo and CheckLists between multiple APT instances / computers
     - Added setting do disable the Data Autocomplete in the Advanced Settings tab
     - Added remembering the window position of Auto Focus Aid between the sessions
     - The Brightness settings in Extra Devices are moved to Filter Wheel Settings tab and is used by both Flat Panels / Telescope Covers and Extra Devices
 
     - Added Canon SDK 13.17.12
     - Added support for EOS R100
     - Added support for EOS R100 in PointCraft and Object Calculator
 
     - Added QHY 24.03.29
     - Added ZWO SDK 1.34
     - Added ToupTek, RasingCam, MalinCam, StarShoot, OGMA, Omegon SDK 20240404
     - Added Altair Astro SDK 20240325
     - Added New TemberHum DLL (thanks to Pablo Gazmuri)
     - Added possibility for negative gain values (some ZWO models (like ASI2600) could get benefit of it)
 
     - Fixed rare discrepancy in the filenames when R+L is used with some Canon EOS models
     - Fixed the problem with QHY FilterWheelRS232 driver
     - Fixed camera names to be for better when same model ZWO cameras are used
     - Fixed DewPoint v1 device support
     - Minor fixes here and there...
 
2024/02/03 - v.4.42 Critical update Clip
     - Fixed APT cashing when using Object Browser and Check Lists after of the latest Windows 10 updates (unknown KB number)
 
     - Added "Start on Altitude above" in SessionControl
     - Added Scope Position (East/West) option for Naming option in order find the files which need to be re-oriented for better performance of PixInsight FastIntegration tool
     - Added Ctrl+Click on Pause button (DSLR or CCD/CMOS) . Stops the execution of the current exposure, puts the plan on Pause. One resume will restart the canceled exposure.
     - Added #GoTo++ command to enable the tracking automatically
     - Added better handling for power outage logging
     - Added applying auto white balance for SBony cameras for easier processing
 
     - Added more general stability improvements
 
     - Fixed in SessionCraft the problem with Near and Blind options saving
     - Fixed in SessionCraft the problem with not starting the plan on altitude below and restarting the repeated plan
     - Fixed in SessionCraft giving error message in the last day of the month in some situations
     - Fixed Sh 2-298 coordinates in Extend Object List
 
2024/01/23 - v.4.41 Small update Clip
     - Added code to keep the computer running no matter the power settings
     - Added computer power state changes detection and logging
     - Added Ctrl+Click on Park button to go to Home Position
     - Added QHY SDK 24.01.09
     - Added PlayerOne SDK 3.6.1
     - Added AltairAstro SDK 20240121
 
     - Added general stability improvements
 
     - Removed extra underscore in the filenames before the EXIF/CCD value
 
     - Fixed Info not showing the window when the Img tab is a floating window
     - Fixed in SessionCraft the problem with empty after tag
     - Fixed in SessionCraft the problem not starting the plan with right binning and filter in rare cases
     - Fixed in SessionCraft the problem with message "This tag name already exists! " in some cases
     - Fixed in SessionCraft on edit/added condition on Time. The last 3 check boxes was pre-selected in some cases
     - Fixed a problem with resuming plan when the user stops the goto++ or refocus command
     - Fixed a problem with repeating a plan from SessionCraft condition when it stops an other plan
     - Fixed a collision between starting SessionCraft trigger and refocusing in progress
     - Fixed the times order in SessionCraft not correct in rare cases
     - Fixed APT crash on Web Camera settings change when a slower external camera is used
     - Fixed Summary Tab Last focusing setting not working correctly
     - Fixed MIT - Max Imaging Time calculation for small number of objects which set and then rise after the night end and before midday
     - Fixed ITL - (Imaging Time Left) calculation for small number of objects which set and then rise after the night end and before midday
 
2023/12/24 - v.4.40 Powerful sequencing, imaging planning, PlayerOne support and more.   Clip
     - Added native support for PlayerOne Cameras
 
     - Added in Move To Object (GoTo++ or GoTo) and Object Name options in SessionControl - possibility to go to object, set the name and execute same plan without need to use script commands
     - Added in Refocus after Move option in SessionControl
     - Added in Execute till Altitude option in SessionControl
     - Added Tags (trigger names) in SessionControl giving option to create a sequence of triggers
     - Added the possibility to see the exact times for DSD, AN and N when defining a trigger in SessionControl
     - Added smart sorting if the triggers grid by execution time and order in SessionControl (taking in account the After Tags)
     - Added Expanding/Collapsing options for sections in SessionCraft
 
     - Added possibility PointCraft to work with ROI without changing the sensor size
     - Added Imaging plan lines auto scrolling in Summary tab
     - Added Last Focusing section in Summary tab and Setting to control the visibility
 
     - Added "Visible Tonight" option for Visibility Filter in Object Browser
     - Added "Imageable Tonight" option for Visibility Filter in Object Browser
     - Added Location Setting for Air Mass Limit - the default is altitude 30 degrees/2.0 air masses
     - Added MIT - Max Imaging Time calculation - time above Air Mass Limit for current night in Object Browser
     - Added ITL - (Imaging Time Left) calculation - time above Air Mass Limit left for the current night in Object Browser
     - Added Tr.T column - (Transit Time) in Object Browser (needs Visibility Filter enabled)
     - Added AML Up. column in Object Browser (DeepSky, Custom, ToDo) to show the time when the object goes above the Air Mass Limit (needs Visibility Filter enabled)
     - Added MIT column in Object Browser (needs Visibility Filter enabled)
     - Added ITL column in Object Browser (needs Visibility Filter enabled)    
     - Added possibility to sort Object Browser by MIT, ITL, Tr.T, AML Up (needs Visibility Filter enabled)
     - Added Object Browser to show the number of the filtered objects in the window title
     - Added additional handling to avoid problems when Object Browser is used when imaging plan is running
     - Added Gienah Cygni star to Extended stars list
 
     - Added scrolling text control to show the Air Mass, Image time till Air Mass limit, Remaining DSD and NB Times in the Status panel
     - Added Remaining Time (DSD and NB) in Deep Sky Clock details
     - Added Auto Start PHD2 option in Guiding Settings
     - Added auto equipment connecting in PHD2 when APT makes connection to PHD2
     - Added a new command #RepeatTillAlt
     - Added #GoTo++ to use Object name
     - Added a problems prevention logic - no sync will be made if the declination is bigger than 85 or lower than -85
     - Added the APT Settings button Log Panel border, it is still available in Tools Tab too
 
     - Added QHY 23.10.11
     - Added ZWO SDK 1.32
     - Added ToupTek, Altair Astro, RasingCam, MalinCam, StarShoot, OGMA, Omegon SDK 20231121
     - Added SVBony SDK 1.12.1
 
     - Added for ZWO Camera on connection or when Settings are open printing of HDR, Unity and Lowest Noise pairs of gain and offset in the Log Panel
     - Added for PlayerOne Camera on connection or when Settings are open printing of HDR, Unity, Lowest Noise and HGC Mode pairs of gain and offset in the Log Panel
     - Added HDR mode for ToupTek cameras
     - Added possibility to set USB speed 10-100% for certain ToupTek models
 
     - Added in DB Browser a Minimize / Restore button - to be able see the image and to get back to your current search result without closing the window
     - Added in DB Browser possibility to search for dates using condition like - searching for 2023-02-% will show all images taken in February 2023, or %-05-% for all images taken in May no matter the year
     - Added "Delete all" plans by type option per every type in Plan Editor (DSLR / CCD/CMOS modes)
     - Added option to control the Framing Masks marks in the Settings. Accepts color as 6-characters color code like FF00FF
     - Added Ctrl+Click on Focuser bookmarks to store the position entered in the GoTo edit box as bookmark
     - Added Meade tracking fix in Scope&Focuser Settings, ignores the tracking checks when the ASCOM driver is not providing "tracking" property
     - Added stability improvements
 
     - Changed the QHY USB speed handling to use empirically found better setting
     - Changed mount unparking now is not enabling the tracking
     - Changed Export Time To Mount - it is now possible to export only time without coordinates. Useful for iOptron mounts with GPS which doesn't get the time from the satellites... doesn't work with EQMOD :(
     - Changed Plan Editor (DSLR / CCD/CMOS modes) to be big enough to show the script commands
 
     - Fixed Allow spaces in option not working in some cases
     - Fixed a problem with SQM-LE not receiving the readings from the device in some cases
     - Fixed a problem with status on SessionCraft (negatives number)
     - Fixed indexing the images in DB Browser when the file name is not in UTF8
     - Fixed correct editing a "resume if passed" check box on "wait till time" commands
     - Fixed the case with the showing PointCraft when the main window is maximized
     - Fixed DataCraft during transfer problem when an image is deleted outside APT
     - Fixed FocusCraft hanging in rare cases on Nikon images
     - Fixed the bug with using DB Browser when it is not enabled from settings
     - Fixed #GoTo++ command when object name with space is used
     - Fixed Deep Sky tab in Object Browser crash when filter is applied, no results and Show is clicked
     - Fixed correct editing a "resume if passed" check box on "wait till time" commands
     - Fixed a bug in Stellarium integration no allowing to select #0 Scope or Camera
     - Fixed the bug for DSLRs when editing Focus/Framing plans during plan execution
     - Fixed CCD Flats Aid generating plans that can give false "changed" warnings during edit
 
2023/08/25 - v.4.30 New way to find and navigate your images and more sequencing options
     - Added DataCraft DB Browser
     - Added DB Browser FITS files indexer
     - Added DB Browser files verifying tool
     - Added Skip Shoot option in DataCraft Settings
 
     - Added in SessionCraft added option Execute till time
     - Added in SessionCraft added option Next Plan
     - Added possibility for Dither On very # images in multi-camera operation mode
     - Added possibility to edit plans during plan execution. The current plan can't be altered
 
     - Added a new command #RepeatTillTime command
     - Added #DataTransfer command
     - Added #CCDWarming to use the Warming offset
 
     - Added Ctr+A to select the text for all edit boxes
     - Added Save in Same folder option in Planetary panel
 
     - Added possibility to import the selected object name from CdC. Works in Object Browser and Objects button in Gear Tab
     - Added handling for bad formatting in the Telescopius exports when files are imported in Object Browser
     - Added "Cartes du Ciel - object list" import on Custom Object Browser    
     - Added automatic window resizing on resolution change useful when imaging PC and the remote desktop are with different resolution
     - Added chamber pressure/hum values reporting in Camera Tab->Settings for QHY Cameras
    
      - Changed the code for Exposure Canceling for ToupTek based cameras
 
     - Added QHY SDK 23.05.09
     - Added SVBony SDK 1.11.3
     - Added ZWO SDK 1.30
     - Added Altair Astro SDK 20230723
     - Added Omegon SDK 20230723
     - Added RaisingCam SDK 20230723
     - Added OGMA SDK 20230723
     - Added StarShootG SDK 20230723
     - Added MalinCam SDK 20230723
 
     - Fixed #GoTo++ or Automated Meridian flip failing when blind solving is used as first step in combination with ASTAP
     - Fixed PS3 slow solving for DSLR images
     - Fixed Completely Blind (Shift+Click) to work with empty Focal length (works for ASTAP and PS3)
     - Fixed possibility to set 60% USB speed for ToupTek based cameras
     - Fixed for Canon/Nikon rare case when R+L is used the JPG and RAW to have different names because of different time
     - Fixed rare cases when RAW and JPG files are not grouped in one Thumbnail in Img Tab
     - Fixed wrong error message when Blind solving is enabled in SessionCraft
     - Fixed is a small bug in Image Browser not showing all folders
     - Fixed are cases when APT could crash on image browsing, thumbnail creation and in other cases
     - Fixed the time triggers in SessionCraft which can start a plan one minute later than the defined time
     - Fixed PAPS causing APT crash in some situations
     - Fixed Cancel button to stop the plan starting when Ask for Object Name is enabled
     - Fixed INDIGO image problem when Player-One camera is used
     - Fixed SessionCraft grid to show non-Latin letters plan names
     - Fixed PS3 to run in background (still flashes for a moment). Many thanks to Chirs Gifford for the solution!
     - Fixed USB speed for QHY Cameras (not all models support USB Speed)
     - Fixed Ask for Object Name to support different languages
     - Fixed PointCraft can't use ASPS as near solver
     - Fixed a bug in GoTo++ when the object is very close to RA 00:00:00
     - Fixed error when ROI is used with some ToupTek based models
     - Fixed smaller bugs here and there
     - Fixes for improving the general stability
 
2023/04/03 - v.4.20 PlateSolve3, New cameras and more!
     - Added support for PlateSolve3 by PlaneWave in PoinCraft
     - Added better way to select the Near/Blind solver in PointCraft Settings
     - Added support for second focuser control in Gear Tab (buttons 1 and 2 to switch active focuser)
     - Added support for second focuser filter offset for motorized Off-Axis-Guider control
 
     - Added Support for EOS R6 MkII, R8, R50
     - Added EOS R6 MkII, R8, R50 in PointCraft and Object Calculator
     - Added support for USB Relay Cables Canon/Nikon (Long Exp Control) based on the cheap SDR-05VDC-SL-C board
     - Added native support for camera with brands based on ToupTek platforms - RisingCam, OGMA, Lacerta, MallinCam, Omegon Pro, Orion StarShoot G, Explore Scientific
 
     - Added improvements in DataCraft
     - Added feature Ctrl+Click on Connect buttons to forget the selected drivers
     - Added Shift+Click on Rotator GoTo button to sync to the entered angle
     - Added moving the all pop-up windows with the Ctrl+Arrows (slow) and Ctrl+Shift+Arrows (faster)
     - Added RA/DEC keywords FITS files to make PI and WBPP happy
     - Added automatic conversion of negative FOV angles to positive on import from Planetarium
 
     - SessionCraft Meridian Flip Section is re-designed
     - Added new dialog box for Meridian Flip Settings
     - SessionCraft Meridian Flip Status section showing counter
 
     - Added Change Icon Color setting in Main tab
     - Added Ascending Folders Sort Order setting in Main tab
     - Added Allow spaces in file and folder names setting in Main tab
     - Added Per filter PlateSolving Exposure (PS Exp) in Filter Wheel, useful for manual filter wheels
     - Added Pause Guiding on focuser move option in Scope & Focuser tab
     - Added possibility to control the 'Dew Heater' power level from Settings in Camera Tab for ToupTek and similar cameras
     - Added 'High Full Well Capacity' option in Settings in Camera Tab for ToupTek and similar cameras
     - Added Rotator position as option for Name Parts
     - Added GoTo++ offset option in PointCraft Settings - applied to all GoTo++ actions
     - Added AltAz parameter for #GoTo++ command
 
     - Added Canon SDK 13.16.10
     - Added ZWO SDK 1.28
     - Added ToupTek 2023.03.19
     - Added SVBonySDK 1.11.1
     - Added QHY SDK 2023.02.28
     - Added MallinCam SDK 2023.02.23
     - Added RaisingCam SDK 2023.03.14
     - Added Altair Astro SDK 2022.12.08
     - Added Explore Scientific SDK 2022.04.17
     - Added Ogmacam SDK 2023.02.07
     - Added Omegon Pro SDK 2023.01.15
     - Added Orion StarShoot G SDK 2021.11.27
 
     - Added some general stability improvements
 
     - Updated PAPS calculation library by Rumen Bogdanovski bettering the calculations in some cases
     - PointCraft Setting dialog box is re-designed
     - Removed the "ASTAP Angle Fix" option in PointCraft Setting
     - Moved Force Flip via GoTo from Scope & Focuser Setting tab to SessionCraft Meridian Flip Settings
 
     - Fixed ASTAP Angle calculation which was affecting the GoTo++
     - Fixed SessionCraft rare case when time trigger and refocusing were mixing their execution.
     - Fixed SessionCraft fix crashing on session start
     - Fixed SessionCraft temperature refocusing trigger to work when F is used
     - Fixed few glitches when MGen3 is used
     - Fixed crash when Stellarium is stopped and APT tires to send data
     - Fixed negative FOV angle import from Stellarium
     - Fixed Ra coordinate of Adhafera star in Extended Stars List in Object Browser
     - Fixed the problem Plan Editor which reports unsaved changes in Flat and Bias plans
     - Fixed flats taking with Altair Astro and ToupTek when Higher CCD Compatibility is used.
     - Fixed possible crash when Settings is opened from Filter Wheel section in Gear Tab
     - Fixed Temperature value is not stopping to blink after refocusing
     - Fixed ToupTek bit scaling logic
     - Fixed Auto Focusing not resetting the focus mark for refocusing notification
     - Fixed cooling problem with ToupTek 2600 models
     - Fixed #RotatorGoTo command hanging when there is in connection to mount
 
2022/12/10  - v.4.10 DataCraft, MGEN3, WebCameras, SVBony and many more!
     - Added DataCraft - tool to help transferring the images
     - Added Web Cameras control - to monitor your setup
     - Added MGen3 support - guide control, dithering, AMF
     - Added "Completely Blind" solving with ASTAP - Shift+Click on Blind button
     - Added APT Simulation mode
     - Added Per filter Auto Focusing Exposure (AF Exp) in Filter Wheel Tab
     - APT is migrated to the latest development platform
 
     - Added automatic creation of settings restore points
     - Added possibility to settings restore from restore point
     - Added logic for problem detection and automatic restoring from the last settings restore
 
     - Added Native Support for SVBony cameras
     - Added Support for EOS R7 / EOS R10 / EOS R3
     - Added EOS R7 / EOS R10 / EOS R3 in Object Calculator and PointCraft
 
     - Added Altair Astro SDK 20221121
     - Added ZWO SDK 1.27
     - Added ToupTek/Omegon/ES SDK 2022-11-21
     - Added QHY 22.10.14
 
     - Added Mount tracking watch-dog to detect mount connection/tracking problems
     - Added Saving of the Altitude filter in Object Browser (Deep Sky, Custom and ToDo)
     - Added In Custom/ToDo tab of Object Browser import "Mosaic from Telescopius"
     - Added Gain value stored in file names will contain HGC when the HGC checkbox is checked for Altair, ToupTek and QHY cameras (via native driver)
 
     - Added Mount tracking watch-dog settings in Scope & Focuser Tab
     - Added Store Bayer Pattern setting in CCD Tab
     - Added Use Nautical Twilight setting in Location Tab
     - Added Show the location name setting in Location Tab
     - Added possibility to enter up to 20 locations in Location Tab
     - Added special handling - AMF will stop if the camera doesn't provide image for 30s
 
     - Added #TempCompensationPause command
     - Added ResumeIfPassed parameter for #WaitTillTime command
     - Added %ISO% %Gain% and %Exp% script parameters
     - Added GNS alerts - Guiding is lost (after 10th image without star in row), Image fails to download, Auto-focus failure
     - Added feature for not generating thumbnails for calibration frames to speed the plans execution
 
     - Added a new hint (7) in User's Guide Trouble shooting page
     - Increased the Twilight Offset to accept up to 60mins
     - Changed the style for better visibility of pop up windows opened from a popup.
     - Moved rarely used settings in separate pop-up Advanced in CCD tab of the Settings
 
     - Fixed GoTo++ giving extremely big error in pixels when the target is near the zero celestial meridian
     - Fixed Wrong direction move on final auto focus step when reverse moves setting is enabled.
     - Fixed Possibility to change the plan type in "At time" section in on Session Craft
     - Fixed Rare possibility a plan not to be restored after flip/refocusing if the PHD2 auto-resumes or user resumes the guiding.
     - Fixed Not showing the auto hide taskbar when the APT is maximized.
     - Fixed Auto refocusing not starting on 0s exposure lines
     - Fixed The dew heater control for ToupTek cameras
     - Fixed Script Editor not taking the object name for #SetObjName when Custom / ToDo / Stars object is selected
     - Fixed APT window resizing after starting.
     - Fixed Not connecting to QHY 247 via native driver
     - Fixed USB speed not saved correctly for Altair and ToupTek/Omegon/ES cameras
     - Fixed A crash during start when focuser or mount is not connected
     - Fixed Shift+Click on Start (DSLR or CCD/CMOS) doesn't use twilight offset
     - Fixed #CCDCool command not to show confirmation messages
     - Fixed Profile creation bug allowing to enter slash leading to a lot of errors
     - Fixed The Plan Editor logic for asking to save the changes
     - Fixed smaller bugs here and there
 
2022/06/10  - v.4.01 Fixes
     - Fixed PAPS - Polar Align via PlateSolving not showing accurate results
     - Fixed rare possibility APT to crash on click Add Time trigger button in SessionCraft
     - Fixed the Deep Sky Darkness, Astro Night and Night end exact times in SessionCraft
 
     - Added Profile name to be displayed in main window top left corner under the APT version number
     - Added Showing the camera number in the window title when multiple cameras are used
     - Added newer version of the TemperHum support made by Pablo Gazmuri
 
 
2022/05/15  - v.4.00 DSLR Auto Refocusing, Summary Tab, Polar Alignment tool and many more!
Note: The Windows XP support ended with APT 3.88!
 
     - Added FocusCraft for DSLRs
     - Added new tab - Summary ( Σ - the sum sign ) - shows the summarized info you need all night long
     - Added Summary Settings Tab (Σ -  the sum sign) options to control what is visible in the Summary tab
     - Added PAPS results auto saving in Documents->APT_Data folder for usage for mounts with motorized Alt/Az
     - Added possibility to make Img Tab to be floating window (Shift+Click)
 
     - Added possibility to call ASTAP for HFD calculation in FocusCraft (needs ASTAP to be installed and configured in PointCraft)
     - Added new FocusCraft Settings - Star detection SNR which is passed to ASTAP, default is 10, increase it to handle brighter background
     - Added latest Benjamin Schulz library (makes the InvPower less sensitive to saturation)
 
     - Added Altitude filter in Object Browser (Deep Sky, Custom and ToDo tabs)
     - Added filter by type in Object Browser (Deep Sky, Custom and ToDo tabs)
     - Added "Add to Cust" button in Object Browser ToDo tab
     - Added Gain on CCD Flats Aid dialog
     - Added logic CCD Flats Aid to use gain in priority - CCD Flats Aid Gain first, gain per filter second, the gain set in Camera Tab last
 
     - Added Edit button on change start plan at time in SessionCraft
     - Added Pause button SessionCraft to disable scheduled the plan
     - Added SessionCraft to Deep Sky Darkness, Astro Night and Night end exact times.
     - Added automatic Refocus Pause button in SessionCraft
     - Added automatic refocus pausing/resuming when tracking is turned off/on or scope is parked/unparked
     - Added SessionCraft Altitude trigger to become unchecked after execution to allow multiple enabling per night
     - Added automatic Refocusing stop during the day
     - Added behavior, 0s exposures in plan not to increase the images counter for refocusing
 
     - Added #RefocusPause On/Off command
     - Added #DitherN command to change the "Dither on # of images" value
     - Added #ResetImageID command
     - Added possibility #CCDWarm and #CCDCool commands to work with cooling/warming step 0.0 without waiting the process to complete
     - Added FastCheck parameter of #GoTo++, When is used the GoTo++ will check the current image to see of there is need to execute the GoTo++ sequence of actions
 
     - Added setting "Use focuser temperature" in CCD tab of Settings to control the usage of ambient temperature in CCD Warming Aid
     - Added setting "Warming Aid Target Offset" in CCD tab of Settings - defines offset from the ambient temperature to be set as target
     - Added setting Language in Main tab of Settings (Japanese and Chinese support, more can be added by request)
     - Added special support to display correctly the Object Name, and Custom Objects entry in Japanese and Chinese
     - Added better UI behavior of all edit boxes when Japanese and Chinese are used
 
     - Added automatic guiding stop on mount parking
     - Added when exposure is canceled by Auto-Cancel no dithering to be executed
     - Added Whole Image in PixelAid to work with the not de-bayered data
     - Added internal pause to workaround a problem in iOptron ASCOM driver for reporting the slewing state
     - Added workaround of problem with long filenames when ASPS for blind solving is used
     - Added optimization in the communication with the focuser driver for better behavior of Arduino based focusers
     - Added image count in the from the Img Tab to be visible in Status Panel
     - Added possibility to use Del keyboard key in Img Tab and full keyboard only operation support
     - Added possibility to make connection to Stellarium by computer name
     - Added special care to fix problem in FITS file access in DSS Live
     - Added PAPS, PointCraft and SessionCraft windows position saving between the sessions
 
     - Added support for newer TemperHum models. Thank you Pablo Gazmuri for implementing it!
     - Added support for refocusing synchronization when multiple cameras are used
     - Added support for meridian flip synchronization when multiple cameras are used
     - Added better imageID when PC only destination is set for Digital cameras
     - Added Bits Upscaling option for Altair and ToupTek cameras. Can be set from Settings in Camera Tab
     - Added ZWO cameras connection possibility when multiple cameras from same model is used
     - Added ZWO 1.22 SDK
     - Added ToupTek SDK - 53.20722.20220424
     - Added QHYCCD SDK 22.04.20
     - Added AltairAstro SDK 20220424
 
     - Moved Script Editor to the Demo version
     - Moved Above horizon check in the Demo version
     - Moved PointCraft Store button in the Demo version
 
     - Changed the color of the APT icon
     - Changed Auto Focus Aid to change and restore ROI on refocusing process star/end not on window closing
     - Updated the HNSKY communication protocol (please upgrade your HNSKY with the latest version)
 
     - Fixed Refocus On Filter Change not to be executed in Flats/Darks etc non-Light plans
     - Fixed Pause/Resume button becoming disabled in some cases
     - Fixed thumbnails generation when there is non-Latin letters in the path or name
     - Fixed FITs saving problem in some cases when there are non-Latin letters in the path or name
     - Fixed wrong selection D5000 in Object Calculator when Nikon D500 is connected
     - Fixed no dithering after Shift+Click on Pause to cancel the current exposure when CCD and Nikons are used
     - Fixes rare problem with image thumbnails handling in Img Tab
     - Fixes incorrect Hits in Stars tab  in Object Browser when Japanese version is used
     - Fixed Name and Notes in Custom/ToDo tabs for non-Latin alphabet languages
     - Fixed SessionCraft, execute plan on time after other options had been execute like plan below Altitude
     - Fixed collision in Dithering and Refocusing
     - Fixed Keyboard Thingy locking problem
     - Fixed PHD2 port reverting back to 4400 when multiple cameras/mounts are used
     - Fixed a bug in SessionCraft - in some cases the defined plan will not be executed
     - Fixed rare random clicks on buttons behind the active window
     - Fixed crash on APT start when T Comp Settings is selected External sensor in SessionCraft
     - Fixed Acrab star coordinates in the Stars Extended list
     - Fixed rare cases when opening Object Browser or other windows from other and using dropdown list can cause APT UI blocking.
     - Fixed a bug with saving the main profile when other profile is loaded and saved before that
     - Fixed a bug when blinking Framing masks is stopped during the invisible state
     - Fixed sometimes showing two Median labels in PixelAid
     - Fixed conversion from Alt/Az to RA/Dec coordinates bug - affects #GoToAltAz and Advanced GoTo
     - Fixed the bug with "|" on the folder name.
     - Fixed smaller bugs here and there
 
2021/11/18  - v.3.90 Auto Refocusing, powerful SessionCraft and many more!
Note: Don't install APT 3.90 on Windows XP! Currently the last version which works on XP is APT 3.88.
 
     - Added Refocus on every X degrees change in SessionCraft
     - Added Refocus on every X images in SessionCraft
     - Added Refocus on every X minutes in SessionCraft
     - Added Refocus on manual push after next image in SessionCraft
     - Added Settings to refocus on Filter Change in SessionCraft
     - Added Refocus after flip in SessionCraft
     - Added #Refocus script command. Runs refocusing the parameters set in Auto-Focus Aid
     - Added data log for the last executed auto-focusing in SessionCraft
 
     - Added option to schedule different plans execution by time in SessionCraft
     - Added option to schedule plan execution on defined Altitude in SessionCraft
     - Added option to schedule plan execution on Darkness, Astro Night, Night End in SessionCraft
 
     - Added InvPower mode in FocusCraft
     - Added InvPower support in Auto-Focus Aid
 
     - Added QHY native support (Video LiveView is coming in next version)
     - Added support for QHY Filter Wheel in native mode when it is connected directly to the camera
     - Added Geoptik FC support
     - Added Alnitak and compatible flat panels support
 
     - Added new section in the User's Guide - Modern CMOS camera troubleshooting
     - Added UI face-lift - borders, radio buttons, check boxes and more
     - Added Guiding section in Gear tab with start/stop and graph (the Guide graph is still available in Graphs Aid)
     - Added settings for PHD2 Graph scale and metrics in Settings button in Guiding section of Gear tab
     - Added double clicking on graph Guiding section of Gear tab asks if you want to clear the data
     - Added Local button in CCD/CMOS Histogram. When disabled the tool shows and work with the whole 0-65355 range. When enabled it shows and work only with Range that has data
     - Added possibility Auto Str-L/R in CCD/CMOS Histogram to work even when Histogram is closed (no more need to keep Histogram open)
 
     - Added GoTo Equator option (Shift+Click on GoTo in Gear Tab) for better PHD2 calibration
     - Added Telescope Settings button in Gear Tab
     - Added Shift+Click on Aim button to show the Ra/Dec distance in Log panel to help manual Aim / GoTo++
     - Added up to 3 attempts with 30s pause of taking new image and solving on GoTo++ failure - applied to GoTo++ , #GoTo++ script command and for target re-centering in Meridian Flip
 
     - Added Min-Max Gain display in CCD/CMOS Settings in Camera Tab  for Altair, ZWO, QHY, ToupTek+
     - Added ZWO SDK 1.20.2
     - Added Altair Astro SDK 20210912
     - Added QHY SDK 21.10.12
     - Added workaround of strange fan control behavior in Altair Astro SDK
     - Added workaround of strange cooler control behavior in ToupTek native driver
     - Added logic for Altair Astro/ToupTek to stop fan when cooler is off
 
     - Added ImageID for CCD/CMOS images is not date-time anymore, but unique number. Be sure to add date/time in Name Parts if you want.
     - Added a button to Reset ImageID in CCD tab of Settings
     - Added PixInsight WBP friendly image names option in Main tab of Settings - generates the names in format Keyword_Value for usage in WBP script
     - Added check for minimum PC disk free space on session start. Added PC free space check setting in Advanced tab of Settings
     - Added up-to to 10 locations in Location tab of Settings
     - Added a setting for Twilight Offset in Location Tab
 
     - Added automatic setting of "Focus Mark" after successful auto-focusing when manual re-focus notifications are enabled in Temperature & Sky tab in Settings
     - Added better check for focuser temperature to catch missing probe
     - Added possibility when auto focusing in Auto-Focus Aid is stopped or failed the focuser to be returned to the starting position
     - Added Pause Guiding option in Auto-Focus Aid Settings to pause guiding during auto focusing
     - Added Keep last run focusing images option in Auto-Focus Aid Settings (stores the files in the TemporaryStorage folder)
 
     - Added OBJCTALT/OBJCTAZ in the FITS header to be used by NormalizeScaleGradient script in PixInsight
     - Added APTDIA FITS Keyword to store the Scope diameter entered in Tools Tab
     - Added more precise "exposure start time" measurement for the JD FITS Keyword
     - Added Scope Diameter management in Profile Selector in Tools Tab
     - Added Pixel Aid - One pixel mode to show X/Y
 
     - Added remembered the selected item and sorting on Object Browser during the session
     - Added LDN 1082 in the extended Objects List
     - Added possibility for to show filter name in Plan Editor read from the ASCOM driver
     - Added skip dithering action when exposure is canceled with Shift+Click on the Pause button.
 
     - Moved Temperature Compensation setting from Scope & Focuser Settings tab in SessionCraft
     - Moved Temperature Compensation parameters in from Scope & Focuser Settings tab in "T Refocus Settings" in SessionCraft
     - Renamed PointCraft Angle field to FOV Angle
     - General stability improvements
     - ZWO Hardware Bin was removed by advice from ZWO team
     - Renamed Guide button to Settings in Gear Tab
     - Reworked the CCD/CMOS Histogram information in User's Guide
 
     - Fixed problems with settings profiles under Windows 7
     - Fixed problem with default size/position of FocusCraft in some cases
     - Fixed "Unknown command" reported on first Shoot from the session
     - Fixed bug in temperature compensation forcing focuser position change during focusing
     - Fixed bug in Pixel Aid not showing correct values when switching between One Pixel and Whole Image
     - Fixed some bugs with the CCD/CMOS Histogram manual control via fine/coarse buttons
     - Fixes in native cameras drivers support to prevent crashes during connection
     - Fixed the M20 - Trifid coordinates in extended Objects List
     - Fixed filter name in FITS header, sometimes the spaces in the name were not removed
     - Fixed Collimation Aid shows one circle less than defined number
     - Fixed FOCUSERPOS key word is not stored in FITS files created with SBIG cameras
     - Fixed the camera angle value sent/read to/from CdC
     - Fixed not showing selected item in the Object Browser after search
     - Fixed rare case when imaging plan is not resumed after meridian flip
     - Fixed problem in connecting to EOS M50 Mk II
     - Fixed problem SBIG Wheel control introduced by the latest SBIG drivers
     - Fixed smaller bugs here and there
 
2021/05/06  - v.3.88 New auto-focusing plus a lot of features and fixes
     - Added is new Auto Focusing Aid that uses new focusing idea - Hyperbola Fit which is the next generation of the famous V-Curve
     - Added possibility to measure the focuser backlash in Auto Focusing Aid
     - Added possibility to measure Filter Offsets in Auto Focusing Aid
     - Added possibility Auto Focusing Aid to use ROI for faster downloading when big mega-pixel cameras are used
     - Added Scope Diameter in Tools tab
     - Added Recalc button in Tools tab to show the telescope F-ratio and CFZ - Critical Focus Zone in the Log Panel
     - Added bigger preview in Focusing Aid
     - Added star Auto Tracking to move Focusing Aid window in order to center the star
     - Added Framing Masks import and export feature
     - Added blinking mode in Framing Masks
     - Added Offset/Balcklevel in the Plan Editor
     - Added Button "O" in Camera tab to show/hide the Offset column
 
     - Added Shift+Click on the Pause button restarts the current exposure during plan execution
     - Added command #ConditionalStop - the most powerful command in APT which is "semi-backgorund" and gives new level of automation
     - Added command #FocuserMove
     - Added command #ResetFocusCraft
     - Added command #CCDPower
     - Added command #StopPlan (parameter Full stops the plan completely, without it will be executed the one set with #NextPlan)
     - Added button Object in the Script Editor for the #SetObjectName command
 
     - Added possibility ZWO and Altair Astro cameras to be connected by name ( no mixing with the guider anymore :) )
     - Added ZWO 1.17 native driver
     - Added Altair Astro SDK 20210311 (should solve all problems, Altair Astro said)
     - Added support for Nikon Z6II, Z7II
     - Added Nikon Z6II, Z7II in Object Calculator and PointCraft
     - Added GRGB bayer pattern support
     - Added Hardware Bin option for ZWO cameras in Camera Tab button Settings
     - Added WB_R and WB_R settings for ZWO cameras in Camera Tab button Settings
     - Added support for INDIGO mount agent
     - Added the latest INDIGO library to be prepared for the coming features from INDIGO team
 
     - Added better logging in Log Panel/Log file when AutoFocus/PointCraft/FlatsAid images are taken    
     - Added Shift+Click on Auto Focusuing Run button allows to make new calculations on the gathered points. Give possibility to change the settings and see if can get better focus
     - Added Shift+Click on Auto Focusing Analyzer button to exports the focusing data to clipboard for sharing in the APT Forum or with the APT team.
     - Added Ctrl+Click on Auto Focusing Analyzer button to import data from clipboard in format the section from Log file - the lines with "AF (FPHF) Positions:" and " AF (FPHF) Values:"
     - Added Temp Calibration setting to be applied to Focuser reported Temperature
     - Added auto conversion the Robofocuser raw temperature units to C/F
     - Added in PointCraft hold left mouse button mouse and move shows the Ra/Dec coordinates of the pointer in the solved image
     - Added Aim mode to show in Log Panel the delta Ra/Dec for manual "GoTo++" via setting circles
     - Added Cross rotation able to be printed in the Log Panel
     - Added resizing of Focus Craft window
     - Added remembering Focus Craft's state, position and size between the sessions
     - Added "Use NOT de-bayered FITS images" in FocusCraft settings
     - Added "Calculate" check box in FocusCraft for easy enabling/disabling the HFD/FWHM calculation
 
     - Added support for PrimaLuceLab EAGLE EYE ( in Sky & T settings tab)
     - Added support for PrimaLuceLab EAGLE GPS (in Extra Devices)
     - Added remembering the selected button in Graphs between the sessions
 
     - Added Observer Name in Main settings tab
     - Added Focal Length in the image file name and in the files grouping
     - Added ScopeName in Scope & Focuser settings tab
     - Added ScopeName and Site Location in the image file name and added  ScopeName in the files grouping
     - Added TELESCOP and OBSERVER keywords in the FITS header bound to ScopeName and Observer Name
 
     - Updated Nikon D850 communication library
     - The Extended list in Object Browser now contains 21253 objects. The Sharpless2 entries are updated with the full catalog and has object sizes and description - provided by Jim Hunt
 
     - Fixed PC only image destination for EOS cameras with Digic 8 and newer
     - Fixed Image plan to accept Gain value 0
     - UI Fixes needed for the floating Camera/Gear tabs
     - Fixed never ending exposure when camera got in undefined state
     - Fixed the wrong plan duration display when plan start with 0s exposure and other cases
     - Fixed Auto Focusing Aid hang on first exposure
     - Fixed the Guide Graph when PHD1 is used
     - Fixed the profiles when APT Camera 2 is started for first time
     - Fixed problem with connecting to ZWO ASI2600
     - Fixed problem with connecting to Altair Astro 26C
     - Fixed possible problem color balance of the images taken with color ZWO cameras
     - Fixed the possibility to use Auto Focusing Aid with Focusing Aid (DSLR users can use this method till FocusCraft is finished for DSLRs)
     - Fixed re-populating the name in the command #SetObjName in the ScriptEditor when there are pauses in the name
     - Fixed checking for new APT version to be by date and version name
     - Fixed the bug when enter coordinates with space in the beginning or ending in Location settings tab
     - Fixed DSUSB control lost after automated meridian flip with Nikon cameras
     - Fixed a bug that was setting the USB Speed for Altair Astro to 100%. Now is possible to set lower values - 40 is the slowest (corresponds to 0 in ASCOM diver) anything less than 100 is the middle speed...
     - Fixed bug in Plan Editor when the exposures defined filter doesn't correspond to the current wheel filters count
     - Fixed INDIGO Focuser MaxStep error for some focuser drivers
     - Fixed bad image downloading form ZWO camera via INDIGO/INDI
     - Fixed the PointCraft Aim mode
     - Fixed bug that can make PointCraft to call ASPS instead of ASTAP
     - Fixed LiveView not working for D780
     - Fixed Final Inward move not working when Absolute (stepper) focuser is emulated
     - Fixed bug with the sounds when notifications can stop playing after editing in Sounds settings tab
     - Fixed #FocuserGoto 0 bug
     - Fixed general behavior of text boxes. If there is lower limit it will be set on the control lost focus
     - Fixed bug in Focuser GoTo not allowing to stop the move
     - Fixed AMF bug - no flip if the object pass through meridian during dithering
     - Fixed wrong angle in PointCraft in some cases when ASTAP is used with FITS files
     - Fixed Show in Stellarium wrong FOV orientation in some cases
     - Fixed images storing on network/cloud drives
     - Fixed a lot of smaller bugs here and there
 
2020/11/14  - v.3.87 New features and fixes
     - Added solution of the ZWO image download hanging!
     - Added solution of the Altair Astro image download hanging!
     - Added general stability improvements
 
     - Added Settings Profiles
     - Added possibility to control the Gain in the imaging plan
     - Added automatic check for new version
 
     - Added FocusCraft - multi-stars HFD and FWHM measuring tool (still experimental)
    
     - Added the latest ZWO native drivers - v1.15.0915
     - Added ZWO native driver color balance handling of internal settings for better FITS files
     - Added Video LiveView for ZWO to allow changing the binning
     - Added the latest Altair Astro SDK 20201110
     - Added Ultra mode and DewHeater control for Altair Astro, Camera Tab in Settings dialog box
     - Added binning support for Altair Astro cameras via native driver
     - Added ZWO/Altair cameras detection if the cameras is USB 2.0 or 3.0 and what connection type is made 2.0 or 3.0, reports in the Log Panel
 
     - Added Canon SDK 13.13.10
     - Added support for EOS 1500D, EOS 3000D (Australian models)
     - Added support for Nikon Z5 and D6 in Object Calculator and PointCraft
     - Added support to control Nikon Z5 and D6
 
     - Added "extended list" for Stars tab in ObjectBrowser - 337 stars compiled and described by Andrew Knight
     - Added Show button in DeepSky and Stars tabs of the Object Browser to show the object position in the Planetarium application
     - Added sort order remembering in Stars tab of the Object Browser during the session
     - Added Shift+Click on Camera/Gear Tabs to make them floating
     - Added Ra/Dec graphics in Guide mode of  Graphs when PHD2, MGEN is used
     - Added Air Mass calculation in Status Panel (requires mount connection)
     - Added Air Mass value storing as FITS keyword    
     - Added usage of the active device connection with INDIGO/INDI server - avoids possible resetting of other connected clients
     - Added the latest INDIGO/INDI communication library
     - Added check if the scope is at park position to avoid unwanted Meridian flip
     - Added improvement in scope tracking detection to better the meridian flip (at least with iOptron mounts)
     - Added the possibility to read/set OFFSET/Black Level (setting by #CCDOffset command) via QHY ASCOM driver for the newer camera models. Updates the FITS header too
    
     - Added GI and GFI commands in the API
     - Added #FocuserGoTo X - script command, X is position or the string @1 or @2 or @3 which corresponds to the stored positions in Gear tab
     - Added #WaitTillTime XX:XX:XX script command. Will hold the next exposure till the given time
     - Added #Shutdown command execution improvements
     - Added possibility in Script Editor to select #Shutdown command without parameter
     - Added possibility in Plan Editor (DSLR / CCD/CMOS modes) to show the commands
     - Added support for the new Meade Generic ASCOM driver
     - Added Low level pause after every GoTo setting in the Scope & Focuser tab
     - Added Pause cooling during image read setting in the CCD tab - will turn off the cooling during image read in order to get clean image. Required for some SBIG cameras
     - Added ROWORDER FITS header keyword setting in the CCD tab for simplifying the post-processing
    
     - Updated the SBIG integration
     - Changed the FITS stored exposure for flats when Lacerta FBC is used. Now it includes the delay value too.
     - Change - Bigger UI fonts is now function available only in XP and Vista. For Windows 7 and later should be used the Windows interface scaling
     - Change - the native old QSI driver is abandoned - ATIK/QSI suggest to use the latest ASCOM Driver
     - Change - Manage Gain setting in the CCD tab now is applied to native drivers too
 
     - Fixed some cases when PointCraft gives error "No image to solve" or is solving JPG file instead of FITS
     - Fixed recognition of EOS 1D C
     - Fixed problems with EOS cameras that have Digic X
     - Fixed a bug in reading the filter offset from wheel ASCOM drivers
     - Fixed wrong focal length calculation when PS2 is used on binned color image
     - Fixed Auto DTS in Location tab could not be unchecked
     - Fixed a bug in meridian flip not resuming imaging plan when default filter is set in PointCraft.
     - Fixed for Altair Astro cameras - Camera Tab->Settings had lost HGC option, restored
     - Fixed Default GoTo++ ISO setting affecting the Auto Focus Aid
     - Fixed PointCraft showing sometimes wrong North direction when ASTAP is used
     - Fixed random gain is sent during GoTo++, Flats Aid, Focus Aid
     - Fixed Guide Graph when MGEN is used
     - Fixed CR2/CR3 Preview orientation - in some cases the preview was flipped
     - Fixed incorrect focal length and resolution reported when near solving a DSLR RAW file
     - Fixed PointCraft to show consistent FOV angle and North direction in ASTAP, PS2 and ASPS
     - Fixed the problem that ignores the Shift key during start
     - Fixed for meridian flipping for mounts that can accept command for direct pier side change
     - Fixed camera orientation angle when is using Show with CdC
 
2020/04/17  - v.3.84 New features and fixes
     - Added ASTAP integration for Near and/or Blind solving in PointCraft. A modern and fast solving application with easy installation
     - Added USB Monitor (F10 key, button in Log area to show/hide) - it works all the time and shows if and when USB devices are plugged/unplugged
     - Added support for EOSD 200 Mk II (Australian version of EOS 250D)
     - Added support for D780 in Object Calculator and PointCraft
     - Added possibility control ZWO dew heater via Settings button in Camera Tab
     - Added Images count in Images Browser for the current folder
     - Added configurable Filer Wheel connection check on plan start if it contains filter changes
     - Added in CCD Flats Aid possibility to define pause between the exposures in the generated plan for better experience with some flat panels
     - Added Focal length calculation for near results with PS2
     - Added BAYERPAT FITS keyword when Color FITS Preview is selected for easier de-bayering during processing
     - Added #CCDOffset command
     - Added #Pause command with message box
     - Added "Auto" exposure duration for #GoTo++ command in the Script Editor (uses the default exposure or the setting in Camera Tab if no default)
     - Added sorting of Framing masks list by name
     - Added some more handling for unexpected PHD2 behavior when multiple APT instances are used
     - Added possibility to set the PC time to ASCOM scope in Location Settings
     - Added Latest ZWO native drivers support - 1.14.1227
     - Added Altair SDK 2020.0404 to support latest models
     - Added the latest Nikon communication libraries for all models released after year 2006
     - Added sending messages to GNS when exposure is Auto Canceled or CCD/CMOS image can't be downloaded
     - Added Scope & Focuser setting to force AMF via GoTo for mounts that support flip command but refuse to change the tripod/pier side.
 
     - Updated the extended list in Object Browser with the latest updates made by Andrew Knight (21 198 objects) - more than 2000 new objects added!
     - Changed JD FITS keyword to be the moment of the exposure start rather than image saving moment
 
     - Fixed behavior when Image Preview is OFF not to show the images from CCD camera
     - Fixed possible case when filter name is not stored in the file name after execution of #GoTo++ command
     - Fixed camera ZWO disconnection when click on Disconnect then cancel the process
     - Fixed sometimes exposure not starting or counting infinitely when Canon camera is used and image destination is Cam+PC
     - Fixed FilterName part in File Names after AMF
     - Fixed Cross moving/rotating when there is no loaded image
     - Fixed crash on right click on no image area in Images Browser
     - Fixed Framing Masks bug that can crash APT when new mask is deleted before saving.
     - Fixed Auto-Focusing with HFD is not continuing the process when FWHM is 0
     - Fixed incorrect description of EOS X9 model in the internal database, The EU and US version are not affected
     - Fixed the Mintaka Ori star coordinates in the Object Browser
     - Fixed the support for Nikon Z50
     - Fixed Object Name population when a Star is selected from the Object Browser
     - Fixed the image rotation during Video LiveView with ZWO camera
     - Fixed a bug causing GoTo commands in plan and PointCraft not waiting the slew move to finish before continue with next action
     - Fixed Focuser GoTo button when Reverse Moves is enabled
     - Fixed small blinking rectangle in Preview Area for LiveView with Nikon cameras
     - Fixed smaller bugs here and there
 
2019/12/11  - v.3.82 Fixes and new features
     - Added latest ZWO native driver and support for ASI533MC
     - Added controlling support for Nikon Z50
     - Added support for Nikon Z50 in Object Calculator and PointCraft
     - Added latest communication libraries for Nikon D300, D3, D300S, D3S, D700, Z6, Z7
     - Added general stability improvements to prevent rare crashes without any error messages
 
     - Fixed Blind Solving for De-bayered images from color CCD/CMOS cameras
     - Fixed Nikon mirrorless cameras LiveView Zoom function
     - Fixed rare possibility APT to hang on old image loading during download from CCD camera
     - Fixed the USB Speed for Altair Astro to work with values 40, 80, 100% instead of 0, 1, 2
 
2019/11/22  - v.3.81 Fixes
     - Added better switching between Video LiveView and Images LiveView for native ZWO
     - Added Scope data cache to make the connection better with some 10Micron and iOptron models
     - Added Gain  in Camera Tab is taken in account for AltairAstro and ZWO native connections no matter the Manage Gain option value
 
     - Fixed possible fails of Blind solving
     - Fixed configuration file reading under Windows XP
 
2019/11/14  - v.3.80 Native ZWO support
     - Added native support for ZWO Cameras
     - Added video like LiveView for native ZWO connection. Click on LiveView
 
     - Added support for PegasusAstro FlatMaster
     - Added support for Artesky Flat Box
 
     - Added is Canon 13.11.00 library
     - Added possibility control of EOS M6 Mk II, EOS 90D,  EOS M200
     - Added support for the latest CR3 and NEF files
     - Added better handling for Nikon battery level display and notification when AC adapter is used
     - Added Altair Astro native library 2019-09-06
     - Added USB Speed control for Altair Astro, ZWO
     - Added small blinking rectangle in the Preview Area for better feedback when next image is drawn in the Preview Area
 
     - Added possibility PointCraft to use FITS images for solving instead of JPG when CCD/CMOS is used
     - Added Default GoTo++ filter setting in PointCraft (leave empty for using the current one)
     - Added Default GoTo++ ISO setting in PointCraft (leave empty for using the current ISO)
     - Added Default GoTo++ Binning setting in PointCraft
 
     - Added NB Time (Narrow-band time) in the Darkness Calculator. The usable imaging time when the Moon is not a factor
     - Added CCD bias + Advanced Bias to execute command when exposure is 0s
     - Added Focuser Reverse setting to reverse the movements
     - Added "beep" when CCD image can't be downloaded for more than 30s
     - Added improvements in the INDIGO/INDI communication
     - Added better algorithm for APT Dithering to prevent target drift in one direction during long imaging plan
     - Added direct mosaics import from HNSKY 4.1.7+  in Custom/ToDo tabs of Object Browser
     - Added direct mosaics import  from CdC 4.1.1.4012+ in Custom/ToDo tabs of Object Browser
     - Updated the file imports from CdC to use the latest formats in Custom/ToDo tabs of Object Browser
     - Reworked all settings and log storage to be in "My Documents" sub folder to prevent settings lost mainly happening when switching to or back from "Run As Administrator"
 
     - Added check if the drive with defined Images Path is connected on image plan start
     - Added reading from FITS header to determine the binning for solving binned images
     - Added focuser position in FITS header
     - Added camera offset in the FITS header and add option to include in the file name (ZWO and Altair Astro)
     - Added possibility to resize the Graph windows
     - Added minor improvements in PointCraft to cooperate better with ASTAP
 
     - In Object Browser when Extended lists is enabled the M and NGC columns are joined to provide more screen space
     - Updated the extended list in Object Browser with the latest updates made by Andrew Knight (19 596 objects)
 
     - Fixed Alt/Az goto and Alt/Az command
     - Fixed ASCOM Focuser auto connection
     - Fixed FITS header for Dark Flats - there was no image type keyword
     - Fixed the Darkness Calculator when the darkness disappears near solstice
     - Fixed #CCDGain command for Altair and INIDIGO/INDI cameras
     - Fixed ObjectName was not populated when Extended List is used in ObjectBrowser
     - Fixed #nextPlan execution not to show confirmation messages for ROI and don't ask for Object Name if the option is enabled
     - Fixed the pixels size calculation for Blind solving when binning is used
     - Fixed Darkness Clock bug in for the night of Summer to Winter time change
     - Fixed incorrect Moon rise time for Darkness Calculator  and Darkness Clock in very rare cases
     - Fixed Camera profile in Tools Tab not selected when CCD camera is not available on APT start
     - Fixed Automated Meridian Flip (AMF) not waiting PHD2 to calibrate
     - Fixed Automated Meridian Flip (AMF) not making flip move in rare and random cases
     - Fixed creation of empty plan by CCDFlats Aid when "Create Flats Plan" is unchecked
     - Fixed hanging on Dithering when both Dither on # images and Dither Delay are defined
     - Fixed Blind solving can read ASPS results in rare cases
     - Fixed angle for "Show" in HNSKY
     - Fixed Object Browser's "Show" button usage immediately after Import
     - Fixed randomly showing huge peak in far right of the CCD Histogram
     - Fixed the KeysThingy not showing in few dialog boxes
     - Some changes to improve the stability
     - Fixed smaller bugs here and there
 
2019/06/06  - v.3.71 Fixes
     - Fixed bug introduced by APT 3.70 in bulb exposures with Nikon cameras
     - Fixed APT 3.70 not starting under Windows XP
 
2019/05/30  - v.3.70 INDIGO / INDI and more 
     - Added INDIGO/ INDI support (RaspberryPi, ASIAir, StarMaster, StellarMate) for CCD/CMOS cameras, mounts, filter wheel and focusers
     - Added support for Lacerta FBC device
     - Added support for GPS devices that can talk NMEA protocol via COM port and also for smartphones using additional app via Bluetooth
     - Added extended Deep Sky Object Browser list with 18000+ objects (Thanks to Andrew Knight for compiling it!). There is check box to switch between the short and the extended lists
     - Added support Lunatico GNS to get alarms on smartphone on APT crash or failed AMF
     - Added "Keys Thingy" - smart screen keyboard for entering data (just double click on a text box)
     - Added improvements for pasting RA/Dec values (all places where you can enter RA/Dec). Now supports virtually all possible formats
     - Added improvements in the Auto Focusing accuracy
 
     - Added is Canon 13.10.20 library
     - Added possibility control of EOS RP, EOS 250D
     - Added is the latest Altair Astro SDK - 20190327
 
     - Added Automated Meridian Flip (AMF) blinking label in the Status panel to show when AMF is enabled in SessionCraft
     - Added logic in case AMF happens during Flat, Bias, Dark or Dark Flat plan execution APT to stop the tracking and guiding and continue with the imaging plan
     - Added "Min Flip Move Duration" in SessionCraft. Safety limit for AMF to prevent damages
     - Added 10 minutes timeout for PHD2/MGEN calibration after AMF (hard coded to avoid rare used setting)
     - Added storing the image for solving on failed AMF (before and after flip)
 
     - Added "Master Backup" option when Backup is used to allow saving all APT settings - Settings, Check Lists, Custom and ToDo objects
     - Added possibility to define all focuser moves to end with inwards move
     - Added Import/Export feature in Plan Editor
     - Added Import/Export feature in Check Lists
     - Added Time stamp in the Log panel for better events tracking
     - Added preview mode for RGBG bayer CCD matrix
     - Added PointCraft and Object Browser to show alternative camera angle (before and after meridian)
     - Added PointCraft->Aim to print the distance in pixels to the new target in the Log panel
     - Added reporting for the maximum focuser position in the Log panel on connection time
     - Added filter name in the DARK FLAT filenames
     - Added Camera name as images Grouping option
     - Added "Go To Last Taken" in Img Tab to work between the sessions
     - Added setting to disable Keys Thingy
     - Added setting Auto DST (Day Light Saving Time) for automatic handling
     - Added JNow button to convert coordinates sent to/got from Planetariums
     - Added Nikon specific notes the KMtronic cable making instructions 
 
     - Increased the hard coded timeout for MGEN calibration to 5 mins
 
     - Fixed Stop button in Camera Tab (DSLR / CCD/CMOS modes) was not accessible after AMF
     - Fixed the PHD2 integration. Dithering or AMF could hang if PHD2 re-select the star during the running process
     - Fixed the PHD2 integration rare possibility to hang on Dithering
     - Fixed Nikon Z7 and Z6 LiveView not showing image
     - Fixed rare incorrect filter name value in FITS header
     - Fixed "Ask for Object name" is not storing the given value in the FITS header
     - Fixed unexpected exposures taking during Auto Focusing
     - Fixed SessionCraft not showing on the right monitor on multi-monitor setup
     - Fixed the window mode on high DPI screens with enabled Windows Scaling
     - Fixed the full screen mode on high DPI screens with enabled Windows Scaling and when task bar is always visible
     - Fixed %EXIF%, %LastImage%, %ImageX%, %ImageY%, %Pixel% parameters when Nikon camera is used
     - Fixed Shoot and Auto Focusing in multi-camera setup hanging in Sync state
     - Fixed hanging in Sync state of "Don't dither" and non light plans in multi-camera setup
     - Fixed #RotatorPos command
     - Fixed a bug in "Auto Cancel" feature when Nikon camera is used
     - Fixed smaller bugs here and there
 
2019/01/17  - v.3.63 Fixes
     - Added automatic settings restore on APT crash
     - Added improvements in AMF (Automatic Meridian Flip) for more robust operation
 
     - Fixed plan hanging on dithering with PHD2 when guiding star is temporary lost - the main reason for this release
     - Fixed DARV crash when Nikon camera is used
     - Fixed possibility APT to hang after AMF when there is connected filter wheel
     - Fixed possibility APT to hang after AMF when star is temporary lost during PHD2 re-calibration
 
2019/01/04  - v.3.62 Fixes
     - Fixed random APT hanging after Automatic Meridian Flip when Nikon camera is used
     - Fixed possibility APT to hang after Automatic Meridian Flip when PHD2 re-calibration is used
 
2019/01/02  - v.3.61 Fixes
     - Fixed possibility to loose frames after Automatic Meridian Flip
     - Fixed possibility image plan to hang on Dithering when Dithering Delay is used and there is no running guiding
     - Fixed no preview when Shoot is used with RAW only on Nikon DSLR
 
2018/12/20  - v.3.60 The Automatic Meridian Flip version
     - Added SessionCraft (Tools Tab or F9 key) to control the Automatic Meridian Flip!
     - Added Guide Control functions for Lacerta MGen (firmware 2.61 or newer required)
     - Added MGen support for the script commands #GuideStart, #GuideStop, #GoTo***, #SolveGoTo, for GoTo in Gear Tab and GoTo++ in PointCraft
     - Added preview mode state displaying in the main screen
     - Added Alt/Az to Ra/Dec conversion if mount is not supporting go to Alt/Az (like EQMod). Works for Advanced GoTo and #GoToAltAz*** and is useful for model creation
     - Added controlling support for Nikon Z6
     - Added support for Nikon Z6 in Object Calculator and PointCraft
     - Added the latest Nikon D850 and Z7 communication libraries
     - Added HCG support in the Settings in Camera Tab for the newest Altair Astro Cameras
     - Added latest Altair Astro SDK (20181206)
     - Added Object Browser optimizations for better handling of huge lists.
 
     - Reworked the Meridian Flip Clock
     - Improved the #GoTo*** script commands to wait the Guiding to start before resuming plan execution, no more added pause is needed
     - Removed sounds exposure start/stop for Dark Flats imaging plans
 
     - Fixed Focuser backlash settings to accept whole numbers only
     - Fixed wrong offset movement around North/South Celestial Pole with #GoToOffset and Advanced GoTo
     - Fixed the wrongly reported resolution in PointCraft for de-bayered images
     - Fixed possible incorrect client triggering in Loose mode when multi-camera dithering clients are executing Vertical Plans with different exposure durations
     - Fixed usage of [ ] in CCD file names/folders causing lost images
     - Fixed a possible bug in #GoTo++ when command is executed with Nikon camera
     - Fixed Settle Time no saved for MGen
     - Fixed Dark Flats/Mixed plans duplication during Settings Restore.
     - Fixed Canon filenames were not built correctly before APT restart when Celsius/Fahrenheit is changed.
     - Fixed bug in Framing Masks markers drawing
     - Fixed smaller bugs here and there
 
2018/10/25  - v.3.57 Lots of new features and bug fixes
     - Added native support for Altair Astro cameras
     - Added support for EOS R, M50 (image in R+L because there is no .CR3 decoding yet)
     - Added support for Nikon Z7, Nikon 1 V3
 
     - Added Orange skin (better contrast, same as red darkness adaptation)
     - Added possibility Focusing Aid to use the raw FITS data for HFD/FWHM calculations (in 1:1 Preview Mode) makes auto-focusing much better.
     - Added possibility to use raw FITS data for de-bayered images in Focusing Aid and Pixel Aids (in 1:1 Preview Mode)
     - Added improvement in the HFD calculation in Focusing Aid
     - Added #GoTo++ command
     - Added support for #GoTo++ command in the Script Editor
     - Added integration PHD2 communication protocol (more control over the dithering/canceling distance, select PHD2 in the Guide settings)
 
     - Added CCD Setting to enable/disable Gain control. When disabled leaves the gain control to the camera driver
     - Added Filter Wheel settings tab has new column - Gain which allows defining gain value per filter (empty value means "no change")
     - Added Gain in Camera tab to control the gain value for LiveView, Shoot or Imaging plan. Empty value leaves the gain control to the camera driver
     - Added CCD Setting to Remember Gain between the sessions and set on camera connection
     - Added reporting the gain value used for every exposure in the Log panel - "Bin (1x), Gain (20), Duration(5")..."
     - Added support for Planetary imaging for Nikon DSLRs - recording the LiveView stream as series of JPGs
     - Added in Planetary usage of the Object Name and ISO in the saved files names
     - Added better background color for the messages dialog boxes for more contrast when other dialog boxes are open
     - Added more improvements in the older skins
     - Added current Moon Phase icon in Main Screen
     - Added Moon Phase icon in the Darkness Calculator
     - Added changes for better communication with the Moravian ASCOM driver
     - Added manual filter wheel setting "Pause to change wheel" which enables opening a dialog box when manual wheel has to be rotated. The resumes imaging when user clicks OK
     - Added CCD Settings "Camera name" to override the name reported by the camera driver
     - Added better Settings saving to prevent data loss
     - Added dynamic cross/framing mask color for best contrast.
     - Added automatic closing of PointCraft window after #SolveSync, #SolveGoto and #GoTo++ commands
     - Added setting to "Change Folder after midday" - useful way to group without mixing, images from sequenced nights
     - Added new parameter "auto" for #LoadImage (loads the last taken image, works between sessions)
     - Added import of CdC Observing lists in Object Browser
     - Added import of CdC frames list (see here how make a mosaic see here)
     - Added new commands in the TCP/IP API - GE - Curr Exposure number , GT - Get Total Count, GR - get if plan is running
     - Added feedback when CCD camera is not sending an expected image
     - Added various UI Improvements
     - Added pause button in Bahtinov Aid to control stacking in DSLR mode
     - Added automatic stacking pause during Cross usage in in Bahtinov Aid
     - Added setting to use un-stretched DSLR image for solving in PointCraft
     - Added EOS R, M50 in the Object Calculator and PointCraft
     - Added Nikon Z7, Nikon 1 V3 in the Object Calculator and PointCraft
     - Added improvement in the memory management during imaging with CCD/CMOS for faster image preview and saving
     - Added CCD images memory usage optimizations for better work with big sensor cameras
     - Added the latest Canon communication library - 3.9.0
     - Added the latest Nikon communication libraries
     - Added new version of the DSLRs RAW decoding library for better support of the latest models
 
     - Removed the exposure start/end sound for bias/flats
     - Changed the pooling rate for mount status for better behavior with some Vixen and iOptron mounts
 
     - Fixed CCD frames not saved when plan has brackets or quotes in the name and plan name is part of the images grouping or naming
     - Fixed several reasons for unexpected crashes in CCD mode
     - Fixed un-needed asking for site coordinates when they are imported from the mount.
     - Fixed not including the filter name in the image file name when DSLR is used
     - Fixed Auto-focusing wrong error message for too big Coarse step
     - Fixed image grouping by Plan Type when Shoot is used
     - Fixed incorrect plan execution status reporting for Flats when Canon is used
     - Fixed PointCraft default exposure for CCDs (no more false error message)
     - Fixed camera temperature check at plan start giving warning when temperature is same as the limit
     - Fixed a huge remaining time reported after command execution
     - Fixed broken support for the older TemperHum sensors
     - Fixed is the %ETime% script command parameter
     - Fixed bug in the temperature compensation during plan execution
     - Fixed the Bulb exposure data entry in DSLR mode
     - Fixed bug crashing APT when re-centering cross during Nikon LiveView session
     - Fixed the hanging on stopping GoTo++ when MGEN is used
     - Fixed a bug when filter wheel is used with Nikon camera
     - Fixed a bug which was clearing the filter names when there is not entered location
     - Fixed rare bug that is not getting pixel size in Bahtinov Aid or even more rare causing the Aid to crash
     - Fixed bug that can cause in rare situations CCD image preview with bad scale or no scroll
     - Fixed missing tooltips in main screen areas
     - Fixed in Plan Editor when click Del in empty plan
     - Fixed bug in Focusing Aid "Auto Reset" causing showing a bit smaller values
     - Fixed bug Scheduling and Looping plan execution for DSD, Astro Night or Night
     - Fixed smaller bugs here and there
 
2018/05/30 - v.3.54 Birthday edition - 9th years of APT
     - Created is the Ringy Thingy - a unique way to edit numeric data in the dark, using only mouse or touch pad. Makes possible a whole imaging session without touching the keyboard! See the animation
     - Added possibility to scroll image in 1:1 Preview Mode by dragging with right mouse button (no Shift key is needed)
     - Added Canon library 3.8
     - Added support for EOS 2000D (T7, x90), EOS 4000D (T100)
     - Added Support for the latest TemperHum devices
     - Added Canon LiveView load balancing to prevent camera blocking causing low FPS
     - Added support for EOS 2000D (T7, x90), EOS 4000D (T100) in Object Calculator and PointCraft
     - Added LiveView Automation setting for max ISO in Main settings tab
     - Added Shift and Ctrl click on PointCraft Auto button- Shift+Click forces blind solving, Ctrl+Click forces near solving
     - Added check for Bulb exposure on GoTo++ start
     - Added "Auto Reset Best" option in Focusing Aid
     - Added CAMERA-DATE-OBS key word in FITS
     - Added better RA calculation for Aim mode in higher/lower declinations
     - Added Import improvements in the Objects Browser
     - Added A-XXX parameter for the #CCDCool command to allow cooling with X.XX degrees below the ambient temperature (external sensor is needed)
     - Added new parameter "As Set" for the #CCDWarm command to warm to the temperature defined in Warming Aid
     - Added Ringy Thingy in Camera Tab (DSLR / CCD/CMOS modes)
     - Added Ringy Thingy in Gear Tab
     - Added Ringy Thingy in Tools Tab
     - Added Ringy Thingy in Cooling / Warming Aid
     - Added Ringy Thingy in Plan Editor (DSLR / CCD/CMOS modes)
     - Added Ringy Thingy in CCD Flats Aid
     - Added Ringy Thingy in EOS Planetary Panel
     - Added Ringy Thingy in Collimation Aid
     - Added Ringy Thingy in some more not so frequently used places
 
     - Changed temperature compensation applying and dithering start moment for the CCD/CMOS cameras to avoid bright stars ghosts when SCT is used with shutter-less cameras
     - Changed temperature compensation not to be applied during focusing - Bahtinov or Focusing Aids
 
     - Fixed bug in TemperHum and SQM values usage in image filenames when imaging with Nikon camera
     - Fixed some Canon models were going into Direct Transfer mode after several connect/disconnect
     - Fixed bug in Stellarium integration - telescope index setting was ignored making possible to use only position #0
     - Fixed losing zoom setting during multiple recordings in EOS Planetary Panel
     - Fixed smaller bugs here and there
 
2018/03/07 - v.3.53 Optional Fix
     - Fixed possible problem when the AstroTortilla integration is used with Nikon Camera
     - Fixed possible problem problem whit importing coordinates in some parts of the sky from Stellarium
 
2018/03/02 - v.3.52 Fix
     - Fixed possible problem with connection to SkyWatcher mounts
 
2018/02/28 - v.3.51 Fixes and new features
     - Added automatic checking, enabling/disbaling of the Mirror Lock camera function for Digic 5+ when Anti-Vibration Pause is used
     - Added setting in Main tab to set Status Panel position (vertical or horizontal) no matter the screen size
     - Added setting in the CCD tab to enable opening of the Cooling Aid on camera connection
     - Added setting in the CCD tab to check the camera temperature before plan start. Helps to avoid imaging with un-cooled camera
     - Added setting inn the PointCraft settings to define the solving method for the Auto button in PointCraft
     - Added support for the newest TemperHUMs
     - Added setting in Advanced tab to disable Nikon Dial Check, required for some Nikon cameras
     - Added #CCDCool command to cool the camera
     - Added the #CCDCool command in the Command Editor
     - Added support for ASCII version of the KMTronic board
 
     - Fixed many problems with Celestron NightScape cameras. Required is to enable Higher CCD Compatibility and to start APT using "Run As Administrator"
     - Fixed problem with dial mode detection for Digic 6, 7 cameras with B and M dial positions
     - Fixed problem causing on some computers the Nikon DLLs to give error on loading.
     - Fixed in CCD/CMOS mode wrong centering when double click is used to switch from Fit to 1:1 Preview Mode. Also causing problems when ROI is used
     - Fixed bug in auto connection when Manual Filter Wheel / Filter Drawer is used
     - Fixed FITS keyword DATE-OBS format when SBIG camera is used
     - Fixed .COS import when the decimal separator is comma
     - Fixed pixel size for D7100 in the database causing problem with Plate-Solving
     - Fixed name trimming when #SetObjName command is executed with name containing spaces
     - Fixed remaining time miscalculation when commands are executed
     - Fixed rare bug in Deep Sky Calculator that can cut up to one hour from the DSD time
     - Fixed bug in showing western hemisphere coordinates in Location setting tab
     - Fixed Command Editor to allow negative values for #GotoOffset command
     - Fixed bug in Check Lists, giving an error in some cases (affected was only the demo version)
     - Fixed some smaller bugs
 
2017/12/22 - v.3.50 New features and bug fixes
     - Added long the awaited integration of Stellarium planetarium (http://stellarium.org/) in PointCraft and Object Browser. See the how to configure it. Requires version 0.17 or newer!
     - Added support new Canon/Nikon shutter cable - KMTronic based cable. See how to build it in 3 steps
     - Added support for manual filter wheels / filter drawers
     - Added possibility in EOS Planetary to define how to make the recordings - by number of frames or by number of seconds
     - Added possibility to automate multiple recordings in EOS Planetary mode
     - Added possibility in EOS Planetary mode automatically to turn off the LiveView between the recordings for cooling the sensor
     - Another frame rate increase of EOS Planetary mode (up to two times), on non-SSD disks the boost can be even bigger
     - Added Object Calculator to report the sensor dimensions in pixels and pixel size for usage in Stellarium configuration
     - Added displaying the location coordinates in GPS format for usage in the coming Android and iOS Darkness Calculator apps
     - Added UTC time as file naming option
     - Added possibility to open the current folder form the Img Tab in Windows Explorer
     - Added possibility to open CR2/NEF/FITS file in the associated program
     - Added possibility to open JPG file in the associated program    
 
     - The APT project was moved to the newest developing platform to allow Stellarium integration and other coming features
     - Other important changes under the hood in order to support the future development
     - Security improvements in the APT site and the setup program
 
     - Fixed request to set EOS 77D in B dial mode
     - Fixed the CdC integration to send RA/DEC with higher precision
     - Fixed incorrect filter change when Auto Cancel feature is enabled and Vertical Plan is executed
     - Fixed possible reason for rare unexplained crashes during ASCOM devices usage
     - Fixed bug when Dither on # images option is combined with Dithering start delay bigger than 0s.
     - Fixed the M42 coordinates in the Object Browser
     - Fixed various things here and there
 
2017/12/04 - v.3.42 Important Fix
     - Fixed a bug that can crash APT when Nikon camera is used
 
2017/11/20 - v.3.41 Important Fix
     - Added support for Nikon D850
 
     - Fixed very rare possibility to lose frames in the Demo version. Full version is unaffected
 
2017/10/12 - v.3.40 The biggest update so far
     - Added support for most of the Nikon DSLR cameras
     - Added is support for EOS 77D, 800D, 6D MkII and 200D (SL2, x8)
     - Added possibility to use Orion StarShoot cameras via ASCOM driver
     - Added is "Extreme EOS Shooting mode"
     - Added Mixed Imaging Plan type for CCD/CMOS mode
     - Added is possibility to Import Tooltips translation from the Settings->Main
     - Added is ICT Image Center Thumbnails - possibility to see 1:1 scale thumbnails in the Image Browser
     - Added is #RotatorPos command that allows to control the rotator position from within plan
     - Added is #GoToAltAz command to make GoTo by Altitude/Azimuth
     - Added Commands/Script Editor (opens from Plan Editor) - the result generated by the editor can be used only in the FULL version
     - Added possibility to select which objects in Custom and ToDo tabs of Object Browser to be exported
     - Added Sync buttons in Gear / PointCraft to print message in the Log panel
     - Added Connect Camera/Scope/Focuser and etc. buttons will open automatically the corresponding selection dialog box if connection to the last device can't be made
     - Added EOS 6D MkII and 200D in the Object Calculator
     - Added Canon library 3.6.1
     - Added possibly all floating windows to follow the main window moving/resizing
     - Added handling for big CCD/CMOS images (like from the new Altair cameras)
     - Added possibility to execute EOS plan with exposures up to 10s in M dial mode on cameras with B dial mode
     - Added possibility to store the Histogram and Graphs position between the sessions
     - Added in PointCraft possibility the button "<< Solved" to load the coordinates Goto RA/Dec in Gear tab for usage with Regular GoTo
     - Added Dithering with AstroArt application
     - Added higher precision for the coordinates taken by Get Scope Ra/Dec in Object Browser->Custom
     - Added setting Remember Binning in Settings->CCD
     - Added settings R and B channel scaling for better color balance in debayering. Settings->CCD
     - Added setting Determine Lens Focal length in Settings->Advanced to disable/enable lens focal length detection. Helps PointCraft with "smart"/chipped T-rings...
     - Added setting "Ask for Object Name" in Settings->Advanced and a dialog box to ask for object name on every plan start
     - Added integration of HNSKY planetarium (http://www.hnsky.org/software.htm) in PointCraft and Object Browser
     - Added minor tweak in the LiveView button (and the others like it) to make more visible when they are in pressed state
     - Added setting into Auto Focus Aid to make Pause before next round of Image-Analyze-Move
 
     - Reworked is completely the multi-monitor support to address various problems.
     - Improvement of EOS Planetary mode. Smaller saved images and almost doubled frame rate
 
     - Fixed is rare possibility APT to crash on filter wheel connection
     - Fixed the Custom and ToDo tabs in Object Browser to format the object size to two digits after the decimal point
     - Fixed are theoretical (no reported yet) possibilities for crashes in ASCOM telescope, focuser, camera, rotator communication.
     - Fixed Camera tab to show correct Digic version for Canon EOS camera with Digic 7 processor
     - Fixed is bug in Plan editor. In some situations there was need to make double selection of filter or aperture during exposure editing
     - Fixed a bug in Magnifier and Pixel Aid that can crash APT when LiveView is used.
     - Fixed a bug in coordinates calculation when PointCraft Aim mode is combined with Cross.
     - Fixed a bug in Object Browser when Show is clicked from empty ToDo list
     - Fixed is a bug in plan scheduling options when the schedule happens after midnight.
     - Fixed is rounding of "Steps Per Degree" in Settings->Focuser which was disabling the sub-step accuracy calculations on temperature control
     - Fixed bug in image preview when imaged with EOS RAW only image quality
     - Fixed rare bug in Darkness clock
     - Fixed CCD Flats Aid not to store unneeded images
     - Fixed bug in the time zone of some Spanish locations
     - Fixed in some situation Moon rise time was not calculated correctly in Darkness clock
     - Fixed some issues with automatic opening of device selection dialog boxes
     - Fixed a problem with image Auto Cancel in CCD/CMOS mode
     - Fixed are some problems with Remote Desktop including the full screen bug when changing computers with different screen resolution.
     - Fixed a crashing in Pixel Aid when image is dragged during loading a new image
     - Fixed bug in Object Browser not importing planetarium coordinates in ToDo tab
     - Fixed a very rare bug in FITS loading
     - Fixed a bug when Dithering is started with defined delay
     - Fixed false notification about applied temperature compensation when focuser is disconnected
     - Fixed a bug that was not allowing AstroTortilla to take image without selected plan in Camera tab
 
2017/04/26 - v.3.33 Small update
     - Added in Object Browser import from .COS and .C2A files generated in C2A
     - Added in Pixel Aid option to show whole image statistics in FITS mode
     - Added #GuideControl API command to turn on/off guiding
     - Added #LoadImage API command to load an image
     - Added #SolveGoTo API command to solve an image and GoTo to the found coordinates
     - Added #NextPlan API command to define a plan that to be executed when current one is completed
     - Added support for mySQM sky quality device (Settings->Temperature & Sky)
     - Added general support for Arduino based focusers with humidity sensor (Settings->Scope & Focuser)
     - Added stopping LiveView on GoTo++.
     - Added when Control Guiding is enabled guiding will be resumed after the last iteration of GoTo++
     - Added when Control Guiding is enabled guiding will stopped/started when Auto Focusing is started/finished
     - Added Gain keyword in the FITS header
     - Added automatic CCD/CMOS profile (pixel size, width, height) population (Settings->CCD).
     - Added new object type in Object Browser - Multiple Star
     - Added Preview Effects can be applied in 1:1 Preview mode
     - Added EOS 77D and 800D in the Object Calculator
     - Added commands P1 (stop guiding) and P2 (park scope) in the TCP/IP protocol
 
     - The sound system will not play "disconnected" sounds on APT start
 
     - Fixed wrong pause duration value in Status panel when exposure is very short.
     - Fixed Pulse Dithering problem when used with ZWO USB-ST4
     - Fixed background color of Focus Aid in the White Skin
     - Fixed various things here and there
 
2017/02/13 - v.3.31 Bug Fix
     - Fixed Check Lists to show foreign languages
 
2017/02/09 - v.3.30 Major update
     - Added White Skin
     - Added new Settings tab - Scope and Focuser
     - Added new focuser control system
     - Added Focuser GoTo feature
     - Added up to 3 stored focuser positions (bookmarks) for fast GoTo to certain positions
     - Added Inwards and Outwards configurable focuser backlash compensations
     - Added position emulation for DC/Relative focusers. It allows using Auto-Focusing
     - Added "Flop Correction" to compensate the mirror flop of Schmidt-Cassegrain / Maksutov telescopes
     - Added new Sound System with 36 events. It can use WAV and MP3 sounds.
     - Added new Settings tab - Sound
     - Added two sound packages - female and male voices
     - Added setting to control the cooling/warming accuracy because of strange behavior in Atik driver
     - Added scheduled Start Options for DSLR/CCD(CMOS) to ask if you want to start immediately if today's event has passed.
     - Added is pause between GoTo completion and Guiding resuming
     - Added possibility to store CCD Gain in the filename
     - Added possibility to store the focuser position the filename
     - Added Check Lists
     - Added Backlash Aid
     - Added interface improvements when APT is used through remote computer connection
 
     - Some settings from Advanced and Main tabs are moved to the new tabs
     - Dithering delay option is moved from Advanced settings tab to Guide settings
 
     - Fixed is rare bug in DSLR/CCD(CMOS) histogram that was causing no auto-stretch or black screen
     - Fixed is temperature rounding problem in the CCD/CMOS filenames. Sometimes the bad rounding leads to 1C difference.
     - Fixed is exposure timer and remaining time. On slow PC or loaded PC was possible to display wrong values
     - Fixed main screen unwanted scrolling
     - Fixed strange behavior of cooling/warming aids in rare situation
     - Fixed a bug causing focuser controls to remain disabled after GoTo++
     - Fixed a bug in Object Browser->ToDo tab not possible to delete last object
     - Fixed incorrect error reporting when Location coordinates are imported from ASCOM telescope driver
     - Fixed missing exposure duration in the filename when image is taken through the remote APT API
     - Fixed various things here and there
 
2016/11/10 - v.3.20 New features and bug fixes
     - Added in Plan Editor (DSLR mode) possibility to control the EOS lens aperture (AV)
     - Added A and F buttons to show/hide lens aperture (AV) and Filter columns in EOS Camera tab
     - Added "Light Auto" EOS imaging plan type - Light plan in AV dial mode for easier eclipses imaging
     - Added expected plan duration calculation in Plan Editor (DSLR/CCD(CMOS)) during plan edit/creation
     - Added PointCraft setting - EOS JPG fix for blind solving in order to allow solving of JPG files in S1, M, S quality formats
     - Added %ALT% and %AZ% parameters for external commands
     - Added Filenames and Log panel to show the used exposure duration in AV dial mode (Flats and Light Auto plans)
     - Added EOS lens focal length is detected from last image, printed in Log panel, stored in Tools->Focal Length and used by PointCraft
     - Added remembering Focus Aid graph type selection between the APT sessions
     - Added Framing Mask settings to define the radius and thickness of the mask marks
     - Added Setting->CCD for maximum binning value to be used for LiveView automation and imaging
     - Added Shift+Click on Guide button closes/opens connection to the guide program
     - Added EOS 5D Mk IV in Object Calculator
     - Added Canon library 3.5
     - Added support for EOS 5D Mk IV
     - Added the button Settings in CCD(CMOS) Camera tab will try to open the ASCOM settings without camera disconnection in order to keep the cooling running
     - Added handling for ( and ) in FITS filename in order to avoid problem in the FITS saving library
     - Added some changes for loading FITS files generated from CR2 in Nebulosity
 
     - Replaced the automatic Settings->Location time zone calculations with validation messages to cover all areas in Spain and France
     - Tuned the Light Gray skin colors for better tooltips reading
 
     - Fixed a small bug in CCD(CMOS) profiles
     - Fixed Gear tab to show extremely large numbers for focuser position
     - Fixed double "s" in exposure part of filenames generated in rare cases
     - Fixed "Don't dither plans" will not warn for no connection to PHD/MGen/LinGuider
     - Fixed keeping EOS camera "On" was not working in rare cases
     - Fixed Various fixes here and there
 
2016/07/28 - v.3.13 New features and bug fixes
     - Added in Plan Editor (EOS/CCD) possibility to clone an imaging plan as other type (for example to clone a light plan as darks plan)
     - Added ToDo tab in Object Browser
     - Added button "Add in ToDo" in the Deep Sky and Custom tabs of Object Browser
     - Added possibility to import object lists downloaded from www.dso-browser.com in Custom and ToDo tabs
     - Added settings for defining the telescope movement fast and slow speeds
     - Added possibility to store two CCD profiles in the Object Calculator
     - Added setting to enable/disable a work-around of LiveView problem with some QHY models
     - Added showing the applied focus offset in filter change in Gear tab
     - Added messages in Log Panel when data is sent to a Planetarium application
 
     - Fixed the Park/Unpark button in Gear tab
     - Fixed the "<" button in Img tab not showing the first image in folder without sub-folders
     - Fixed LiveView problem for QHY9
     - Fixed LiveView problem for QHY22
     - Fixed rare problem in solving FITS files
     - Fixed rare problem in FITS files reading
     - Fixed wrong exposure duration storing in FITS header when exposure is shorter than 0.0001s
     - Fixed incorrect calculation in DeepSky Darkness Calculator when Astro Twilight ends after midnight
     - Fixed incorrect reporting that Color CCD is a Mono CCD in Camera Tab
     - Fixed endless reporting that CCD temperature can't be read when ASCOM driver doesn't provide value
     - Fixed not updating correctly Filter Wheel "Go To filter" list on settings changes
 
2016/06/15 - v.3.12 New features and bug fixes
     - Added User Interface facelift - gentle changes for better and modern look
     - Added APT Pulse Dithering - dithering with pulse guiding commands for using with self guided mounts like Meade StarLock or mounts like SW StarAdventure, AstroTrac and etc.
     - Added #SolveSync command
     - Added scheduling EOS or CCD imaging plan execution on Deep Sky Darkness (DSD) start/end (FULL version only)
     - Added scheduling EOS or CCD imaging plan execution on Astro night start/end
     - Added scheduling EOS or CCD imaging plan execution on Night start/end
     - Added support for the latest TemperHum sensors
     - Added holding Shift key during APT start will skip the devices auto-connection
     - Added in PointCraft both Near and Blind solving updates the approximate coordinates fields
     - Added validation of all values pasted in edit boxes
     - Added saving of last connected camera for use in Object Calculator
     - Added disabling of CCD/Pixel in Object Calculator when EOS camera is selected/connected
     - Added possibility to read/store the CCD Temperature for CCDs without cooler
     - Added Guiding Resume Delay
     - Added Camera name/model as option for images file name
 
     - Removed Date as mandatory part of the images folder path.
 
     - Fixed crash when Start/Stop shortcut is used without connection
     - Fixed the coordinates import from CdC and C2A
     - Fixed a bug in Settings->Location display for rare Geo Coordinates input
     - Fixed images saving crash when "/" is copy-pasted in Object Name
     - Fixed incorrect warning for unsupported image quality for Digic 2 cameras
     - Fixed Cooling/Warming aid was using Celsius degrees step no matter that Fahrenheit is set.
     - Fixed Cooling aid for better warming when higher than current temperature is entered.
     - Fixed bug in preview when long imaging plan is executed in RAW only mode
 
2016/04/27 - v.3.11 Small update
     - Added Canon library 3.4
     - Added support for EOS-1D X Mark II, EOS 80D, EOS 1300D (T6, X80)
     - Added One Pixel option in Pixel Aid
     - Added Near and Blind solving in PointCraft prints in Log panel the detected FOV size
     - Added Blind solving in PointCraft prints in Log panel the detected focal length
     - Added reminders when there is need to set the EOS lens in AF and back MF mode when Lens Control is used
 
     - Fixed crash when Show in PointCraft is clicked without selected Planetarium
     - Fixed crash when Settings->Main - “Old Style interface” is enabled
     - Fixed incorrect #GoToOffset calculation around RA 0h and Dec +/- 90
     - Fixed full screen mode on start-up
     - Fixed windows size/position saving
 
2016/04/11 - v.3.10 Major update
     - Completely rewritten User's Guide. Take a look!
     - Added “Auto L” and “Auto R” automatic stretching of CCD Histogram.
     - Added engine to communicate with Planetarium applications
     - Added is new tab in Settings - Planetarium.
     - Added support for Cartes du Ciel (CdC)
     - Added support for Computer Aided Astronomy (C2A)
     - Added support for SkytechX
     - Added in PointCraft - Show button. Shows the solving results in Planetarium
     - Added PointCraft Object buttons will populate the Planetarium coordinates if Shift key is pressed
     - Added Gear Objects button populate the Planetarium coordinates for GoTo if Shift key is pressed
     - Added Tools Shift+Recalc button will send to Planetarium the FOV size based on Camera/Focal Len/telescope/Rotator
     - Added new shortcut ALT+W which is same as  Shift+Recalc
     - Added in PointCraft settings “No Auto Sync” – GoTo++ will not make sync. Helps with EQMod
     - Added in PointCraft settings “Default Exposure” – if not empty GoTo++ and Auto will use that exposure instead of Camera Tab value
     - Added in PointCraft settings “Use only 'L' EOS Quality” – when checked GoTo++ and Auto will ignore the quality set in Camera Tab
     - Added in PointCraft settings “Relative GoTo++” – better calculation for GoTo++ moves
     - Added support for S1 and S2 quality values
     - Added Shift+Click on Focus Mark shows the temperature of the set mark
     - Added Visible Only in Object Browser – Deep Sky tab
     - Added Visible Only in Object Browser – Custom tab
     - Added Object Browser – Custom tab new field Camera Angle. PointCraft populates this field when is storing solved image
     - Added Object Browser – Custom tab button Show to display the object in Planetarium
     - Added Object Browser – Custom tab button Catch to get the coordinates from Planetarium when object is added or edited
     - Added FITS keywords FOCALLEN and JD (Julian Day)
     - Added TAMBINET keyword in FITS (stores the ambient temperature taken by external sensor)
     - Added Internal commands API. Execution of internal command during plan execution
     - Added Command #GoTo
     - Added Command #GoToOffset
     - Added Command #Shutdown
     - Added Command #Park
     - Added Command #UnPark
     - Added Command #SetObjName
     - Added Command #CCDGain
     - Added Command #CCDWarm
     - Added Command #Tracking
     - Added Shift+Click on OK in Object Browser puts in clipboard #GoTo command with the RA/Dec of select object
     - Added in Gear tab button JNow to convert all coordinates from J2000 to JNow before sending to mount
     - Added Plan lines with command or script are marked with “`” in Camera Tab and in Plan Editor
     - Added Settings->Main - “Old Style interface”. When disabled APT window will behave like regular window – not overlapping the taskbar, no floating window and etc.
     - Added in Img Browser buttons "Up" (goes back in the tree) and "Current" (opens folder selection, sorry no skin yet)
     - Added Settings->Main option "Hide Folders in Img Browser". When it is selected Img Browser will contain only the image thumbnails
     - Added EOS 1300D, 80D and 1DX MkII in Object calculator
     - Added Settings->Advanced option Auto Connect EOS camera. When disabled will not make automatic EOS connection 
     - Added EOS Lens Auto-focus to use HFD (set in Auto Focusing Aid)
     - Added Guiding Settings option Client ping timeout
     - Added Guiding Settings option Guiding Control (see the topic in the Lab section of APT forum)
 
     - Removed "Back" and "Current" thumbnails in Img Browser
 
     - Fixed a bug in CCD Histogram points movement
     - Fixed in Pixel Aid – FITS mode
     - Fixed in ROI – not allowing to drag image in 1:1 mode
     - Fixed is CR2 display when auto-rotation is enabled in the camera menu
     - Fixed crash when EOS camera is busy on connection time
     - Fixed Object Browser – Custom tab accepts dot (.) in Name/Note fields
     - Fixed Tools focal length profile selection not saved during APT restarts
     - Fixed 'NCC' status message in the APT TCP/IP API
     - Fixed 750D/760D pixel size in the internal database. Now PointCraft works fine with these models
 
2015/12/10 - v.3.00 Major update
     - Added: Blind plate solving in PointCraft (PointCraft->Settings to download ASPS, indexes need time to download)
     - Added: PointCraft Auto button can work with both Blind and Near solving
     - Added: Light Grey skin
     - Added: Combined version for all Digic generations (Shift+Connect to select the Digic type)
     - Added: Added support for 5DS, 5DS R, 760D (T6s ,8000D), 750D (T6i, X8i)
     - Added: Canon library 3.2.1
     - Added: Much faster RAW files (.CR2) reading
     - Added: Stars Browser can limit list to visible only (FULL version only)
     - Added: AboveHorizon setting (Settings->Main) and check on GoTo/Goto++ (FULL version only)
     - Added: New tab in Settings dialog – CCD
     - Added: Settings->CCD Auto Connect
     - Added: Setting to Disable minimum exposure duration check (workaround for flats/bias problem with some CCDs)
     - Added: New setting Wheel tab for Moravian wheels and special support
     - Added: New interface for EOS Histogram
     - Added: EOS Histogram Stretching - Double click(+shift) sets the white (black) point
     - Added: EOS Histogram Stretching per channel (RGB button)
     - Added: EOS Histogram Auto-Stretching (AutoStr button)
     - Added: EOS Histogram Logarithmic View (Log button)
     - Added: EOS Histogram for LiveView
     - Added: New interface for CCD Histogram (double click(+shift) sets the white (black) point)
     - Added: CCD Histogram Auto-Stretching
     - Added: CCD Histogram Logarithmic View
     - Added: Filters list on Gear tab for faster change
     - Added: Humidity, DewPoint support for AstroHub and SirJolo arduino based focusers
     - Added: Custom object browser is reloaded automatically if the file is changed outside of APT
     - Added: New types in Custom objects - Variable Star, Asteroid, Comet, Planet
     - Added: Lin_Guider integration (Gear->Guide or F7)
     - Added: Ctrl+Double click - reset the current graph
     - Added: RA/Dec coordinates storage in FITS for images taken with SBIG cameras
     - Added: Multiple MGens (connection to the next available MGen device)
     - Added: AutofocusAid remember the selected method (FWHM or HFD)
     - Added: "Center ROI" button that locks the ROI to the image center allowing alignment
 
     - Changed: Shift+Guide = Guide (removed the switching to PHD)
 
     - Fixed: PointCraft Auto button doesn't show Status 'Imaging'
     - Fixed: Fixed %TotalCount% script parameter for CCDs
     - Fixed: Fixed %Pixel% script parameter for CCDs
     - Fixed: Fix bug in Telescope ASCOM usage that caused problems with some drivers
     - Fixed: Clear Object name from illegal chars.
     - Fixed: Various fixes here and there
 
2015/07/30 - v.2.91 Small update
     - Added: Auto button in PointCraft that makes Shoot->Get Scope Pos->Solve->Sync
     - Added: ROI can be selected with left mouse click
     - Added: ROI size 1/16 from the sensor size
     - Added: New PointCraft setting - Use EOS Crop factor (disabled by default)
 
     - Changed: CCD Shoot button will not make Dithering to prevent problems in PointCraft
 
     - Fixed: Bug in Custom objects when line is imported from AsimoPlan
     - Fixed: GoTo++ Stop doesn't allow to stop exposure
     - Fixed: GoTo++ Stop keeps asking to Sync
     - Fixed: GoTo++ disables the plan start button
     - Fixed: PointCraft can give false error on slow PC
     - Fixed: "Stop" buttons icon in Gear tab
     - Fixed: Bug when objects scale is enabled and PointCraft is started
     - Fixed: Rare Magnifier crashing
     - Fixed: MetaGuide dithering problem
    
2015/05/21 - v.2.90 New features and bug fixes
     - Added: Integration of PlateSolve2 (2.28 or later) made by PlaneWave Instruments
     - Added: PointCraft for image plate solving (in Gear Tab)
     - Added: Aim mode in PointCraft to allow object framing by clicking in solved image
     - Added: GoTo++ mode in PointCraft to allow GoTo with plate solving confirmation
     - Added: Possibility to store PointCraft result in Object Browser (full version only)
     - Added: Smart RA/Dec controls to allow input in any format
     - Added: 27 keyboard shortcuts (point "?" button to see the list in tooltip balloon)
     - Added: FITS Header viewer (in Img Tab)
     - Added: Higher CCD Compatibility setting
     - Added: Log file can't become bigger than 5MB
     - Added: Minor improvements here and there
 
     - Moved: ASCOM telescope control is available in the demo version
     - Moved: DARV is available in the demo version
     - Moved: Meridian Flip Clock is available in the demo version
     - Moved: APT dithering without guiding program is available in the demo version
     - Moved: Advanced telescope GoTo - Alt/Az available in the demo version
     - Moved: Advanced telescope GoTo - Alt/Az offset for AstroTotrilla polar alignment available in the demo version
     - Moved: Advanced telescope GoTo - RA/Dec offset available in the demo version
 
     - Fixed: On some PCs Focus Aid crashes
     - Fixed: Deep Sky Darkness (DSD) calculator can't be closed in some situations
     - Fixed: DARV crash when aid is closed without use
     - Fixed: Warning messages in Log panel when SBIG camera is used
     - Fixed: AutoFocusing is not stopping when max attempts count is reached
     - Fixed: Various fixes here and there
 
     - Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
2015/03/20 - v.2.82 Bug fixes
     - Added: Support for focus offsets with relative focusers
 
     - Fixed: On some PCs Focus Aid crashes
     - Fixed: Crash when empty Vertical plan is saved
     - Fixed: Brackets in DSLR file names when EXIF is not used
     - Fixed: EXIF temperature reading for 1200D
 
2015/03/04 - v.2.81 Bug fix
     - Fixed: Bug in AstroTortilla integration
 
2015/02/26 - v.2.80 New features and bug fixes
     - Added: Unihedron Sky Quality Meter devices integration
     - Added: Vertical plan execution
     - Added: CCD Flats Aid
     - Added: Reworked images naming (combination of 13 options)
     - Added: Reworked images storing folders (combination of 8 options)
     - Added: Manual entry of Sky Quality estimation
     - Added: The newest Canon library (2.15)
     - Added: Support for EOS 7D Mk II
     - Added: Added support for the latest TemperHum model
     - Added: Graph Panel re-opening on APT start
     - Added: Guide star distance Graph
     - Added: Sky Quality Graph
     - Added: Sky Quality NELM (V) to/from MPSAS (B) convertor
     - Added: Double click switches between "Preview On" and "Preview On 1:1"
     - Added: Added %Lat%, %Long%, %SQM% parameters
     - Added: SBIG & QSI now ignore "ASCOM wheel auto connect" option
     - Added: Possibility to select the SBIG camera USB port
     - Added: Background FITS saving
     - Added: Sky Quality value saving in FITS header
     - Added: Added EOS 750D/760D and EOS 5Ds/5Ds R in the object calculator
 
     - Fixed: Bug in Meridian Flip Clock
     - Fixed: Bug in Cross moving in CCD mode
     - Fixed: Object Name was not kept during sessions
     - Fixed: QHY LiveView is crashing with AstroTortilla
     - Fixed: Bug on EOS Camera Disconnect
     - Fixed: Bug in storing southern hemisphere site coordinates in FITS
     - Fixed: Fixed "Shift+Drag" scrolling in resized mode
     - Fixed: Other UI bugs
     - Fixed: Various fixes here and there
 
     - Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
2014/12/04 - v.2.70 New features and bug fixes
     - Added: Dithering in multi-camera setup (See Section XXVII)
     - Added: Dark Flats plans type
     - Added: ASCOM Rotators support
     - Added: Small cross to mark CMOS center in 5x and 10x Zoom
     - Added: Shift+Double Click to center zoom window
     - Added: Settings Backup/Restore
     - Added: Enable/Disable telescope tracking (full version only)
     - Added: Advanced telescope GoTo - Alt/Az (full version only)
     - Added: Advanced telescope GoTo - Alt/Az offset for AstroTotrilla polar alignment (full version only)
     - Added: Advanced telescope GoTo - RA/Dec offset (full version only)
     - Added: Better multi cameras connection control. Now CCD can be primary, EOS secondary
     - Added: Minimize button in window mode
     - Added: All buttons that have Shift+Click action are marked with "+"
     - Added: Workaround of ASCOM driver problem causing LiveView to hang with QHY22 and maybe other QHY models
 
     - Fixed: Filter's focus offset not used in plan
     - Fixed: SBIG Frame/Focusing plans not showing image
     - Fixed: Bug in CCD bias plans
     - Fixed: Bug in Meridian Flip Clock
     - Fixed: Bug for EOS 5D Mk1 and maybe other models with B dial mode
     - Fixed: Fix in the MGen 2.12 support
     - Fixed: Other UI bugs
     - Fixed: Various fixes here and there
 
     - Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
2014/09/19 - v.2.60 New features and bug fixes
     - Added: Auto Focusing Aid for ASCOM focusers (see the User's Guide)
     - Added: Dither on # images option (Guide dialog box)
     - Added: PHD connection port definition (Guide dialog box)
     - Added: New images folder after midnight option (Settings->Advanced)
     - Added: Bind Magnifier to Focus Aid option to allow focusing star magnification
     - Added: Support QSI wheel profiles (Gear->Wheel Settings)
     - Added: In CCD mode automatic use of the shortest exposure in Bias plans
     - Added: In CCD histogram left double click moves the point to the border
     - Added: Cooling Aid can make small warming
     - Added: The different APT instances now store separate set of configurations
     - Added: DARV allows to use x2 East speed
     - Added: Support for MGen firmware 2.11+
     - Added: Filter name is visible in the Status panel
     - Added: Click on Gear->Guide will find the PHD2 window
 
     - Fixed: In CCD histogram Fine/Coarse movements
     - Fixed: CCD preview was making unwanted vertical flip
     - Fixed: Various fixes here and there
 
     - Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
2014/06/26 - v.2.54 New features and bug fixes
     - Added: HFD focusing method in Focus Aid
     - Added: Star profile in Focus Aid
     - Added: Graphs for FWHM and HFD in Focus Aid
     - Added: Graph in Bahtinov Aid
     - Added: Graphs for Temperature, EXIF, Humidity, DewPoint, CCD Temperature/Power (Tools tab)
     - Added: Search in Objects Browser
     - Added: Custom Objects Browser import detects duplicates by coordinates
     - Added: Delete multiple lines in Custom Objects Browser
     - Added: Use the current coordinates to create new line in Custom Objects Browser
     - Added: The files need to make objects import from AstroPlanner are included in the setup
     - Added: Delay dithering start (Settings->Advanced)
     - Added: Export APT's log file (Settings->Main)
     - Added: Displaying EU, US or Japanese name depending on the connected camera
 
     - Fixed: Not showing the correct power level for SBIG cameras
     - Fixed: Bug in the image preview when QHY10 is used
     - Fixed: Selecting the image quality when EOS 1Dx is used
     - Fixed: Bug when EOS Kiss X6i is connected (650D and Rebel T4i were not affected)
     - Fixed: Various fixes here and there
 
     - Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
2014/04/16 - v.2.50 New features and bug fixes
     - Added: SBIG cameras and filter wheels support
     - Added: EOS 1200D support
     - Added: The newest Canon library (2.14)
     - Added: New tab in Settings - Filter Wheel
     - Added: Displaying filter names in Plan Editor and in Camera tab when they are described in Settings
     - Added: The 'Auto Canceled' images are not counted during plan execution
     - Added: Schedule plan execution (Shift+Start)
     - Added: Run a plan for defined number of executions (Shift+Start)
     - Added: UI changes for compatibility with UltraVNC under XP
     - Added: New setting (Advanced tab) to disable FITS auto orientation for CCDs like QHY10 MkII
 
     - Moved: Skins are available in the demo version
 
     - Fixed: Bug in the TemperGold support
     - Fixed: Bug in GoTo when declination is negative and less than one degree
     - Fixed: Rare crashing when EOS connection is lost
     - Fixed: Crashing when EOS connection is lost during LiveView
     - Fixed: Bug in Flats plans when are used with EOS having B dial mode
     - Fixed: Bug in the Planetary HD video when destination is PC or Cam+PC
     - Fixed: Various fixes here and there
 
     - Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
2014/02/27 - v.2.43 Small update
     - Added: Profiles for the parameters of Collimation Aid
     - Added: Telescope Park/Unpark button (full version only)
     - Added: Dithering distance up to 90 for MGen and APT Dithering
     - Added: EOS 1200D in the Object calculator
     - Added: Meridian Flip Clock shows "?" when mount is not tracking
     - Fixed: DARV was not using the right speeds for certain mounts
     - Fixed: DSD Clock bug in certain case
     - Fixed: False error message when 0s exposure is used with camera with B and M dial modes
     - Fixed: Small bug in Plan Editor when keyboard is used for scrolling
     - Fixed: Various fixes here and there
 
2014/01/09 - v.2.41 Updates and Bug fixes
     - Added: No Thumbnails (Settings->Main) for better performance on slow PCs
     - Updated: Changed the order of "." and ".." in Image Browser
     - Updated: DARV is now not changing the ISO to highest value
     - Fixed: Cam+PC on Digic4 camera was duplicating the stored images
     - Fixed: Rare PixelAid crashes
     - Fixed: Small bug in DARV
     - Fixed: Image Browser crash when there is 32bits FITS in the current folder
     - Fixed: Rare random Image Browser crashes
     - Fixed: Various fixes here and there
 
2013/12/20 - v.2.40 New features and bug fixes
     - Added: Lacerta MGen support for Dithering and Auto Cancel
     - Added: New tab - Image Browser with thumbnails
     - Added: Pixel Aid with various image statistics - Median, Std Dev and etc.
     - Added: Implementation of the original DARV method (no LiveView needed)
     - Added: Possibility to build custom objects list in the Object Browser
     - Added: Object size in pixels calculation in the Calculator
     - Added: Object sizes in pixels calculation in Object Browser
     - Added: Shoot button now stores EXIF temperature in the file name
 
     - Confirmed: Works with EOS 70D
 
     - Updated: Preview Effects are moved in separate panel
     - Updated: Improved Tools tab
     - Updated: Telescope tab is renamed to Gear tab
     - Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
     - Fixed: QSI filter names problem
     - Fixed: TruTeck wheel connection problem
     - Fixed: SGL focuser connection problem
     - Fixed: Various fixes here and there
 
     - Removed: The implementation of the modified DARV
     - Removed: The manual DARV
 
2013/10/02 - v.2.33 Small update
     - Added: Temper Gold support
     - Added: Stop Auto cooling on CCD connection (Settings->Advanced tab)
     - Added: Remote Desktop cursor fix (Settings->Advanced tab)
     - Added: Check for ROI on plan start
     - Changed: Disable ROI and Cooling option in plan execution
     - Changed: Removed the filter name form the dark filenames
     - Fixed: Incorrect duration display for long CCD exposures
     - Fixed: TemperHum V2 readings problem
     - Fixed: Bug when DSUSB is used with Digic III and newer cameras
     - Fixed: Problem with audio in Object Browser
     - Fixed: A bug in Plan editor visible in clean install before first connection to camera
 
 
2013/09/17 - v.2.32 Small update
     - Added: Latest Canon library
     - Added: Support for EOS 70D
     - Added: Dithering settle time in APT native dithering
     - Verified: All features except Mirror Locking works with EOS 70D
     - Fixed: Bug in ImagePreview "Browse" button
     - Fixed: Bug in APT native dithering
     - Fixed: Bug in switching between Color and Mono FITS preview
     - Fixed: Bug when Serial cable is used with Digic III and newer cameras
 
 
2013/08/22 - v.2.31 Small update
     - Added: Possibility to set CCD temperature in one step by setting Cooling/Warming step to 0
     - Changed: When PHD dithering is in progress the PHD Status is updated on every second
     - Fixed: Bug in PHD dithering on some computers
     - Fixed: Bug in CCD mode when Shoot and Stop combination is used
     - Fixed: A bug that generates huge log file in EOS Mode during LiveView.
           The old file will be automatically cleared
     - Fixed: Bug in EOS plan with filter wheel change and 0s pause
 
 
2013/08/16 - v.2.30 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: Custom support for QSI cameras (check the User's guide for filter names definition)
     -Confirmed: Works with Moravian cameras
     -Added: Don't sync EOS clock setting in Advanced Tab
     -Added: Import/Export site coordinates from/to ASCOM in Location Tab
     -Added: Canon library 2.13 is incorporated
     -Added: Correct B or M dial mode check for Shoot button
     -Added: Filter wheel usage in EOS mode plans
     -Added: Filter name is part of the file names in EOS mode
     -Added: Region of Interest in CCD mode
     -Added: Meridian Flip Clock (full version only)
     -Added: Countdown beeps for the last 3s of a pause in focus plans and delayed execution
     -Added: Temperature tab in settings dialog
     -Added: Support for USB_Dewpoint sensor
     -Added: Cooling/Warming Aid for CCD mode
     -Added: Detection of possible thermal shock in CCD mode
     -Changed: Faster focuser position feedback
 
     -Moved: ASCOM focuser control is available in the demo version.
     -Moved: Sound notifications are available in the demo version.
 
     -Fixed: Problems with EOS 6D
     -Fixed: Disappearing Cross
     -Fixed: Low LiveView frame rate when Right lens control button is used
     -Fixed: TIFF creation crash in EOS mode when long plan is executed
     -Fixed: Minor bug in the APT dithering
     -Fixed: Minor bug in EOS mode when Auto cancel feature is used
     -Fixed: Crash in CCD mode when LiveView is ON and APT is closed
     -Fixed: Crash in CCD mode when many images are taken
     -Fixed: Bug in Darkness clock when there is no Astro twilight
     -Fixed: Minor fixes here and there
 
     -Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
2013/04/04 - v.2.20 New features and bug fixes
     -Added:  Smooth image scrolling with Shift and drag
     -Added:  Debayering in CCD (on camera connection and in settings dialog)
     -Added:  RGGB GRGB... options for Debayaring
     -Added:  Centering cross in Bahtinov grabber
     -Added:  Collimation Aid
     -Added:  Starts Catalog - 78 (in Object Browser)
     -Added:  Alignment stars maps (in Object Browser)
     -Added:  Smart sorting of the grids in Object Browser depending of the column type
     -Added:  ASCOM mount Sync by star (full version only)
     -Added:  Dithering without guide scope - APT Dithering (full version only)
     -Added:  Status for LiveView Exposure in CCD mode
     -Added:  LV Automation for CCD - auto selects the max binning
     -Added:  LiveView frames-per-second (FPS) in EOS mode
     -Added:  CCD Histogram is upgraded with controls for moving Black/White on steps
     -Added:  Possibility to store up to 5 locations in the Settings dialog
     -Added:  Check box "Don't save Object Name", Settings->Advanced
     -Added:  LX200 compatible mounts support, Settings->Advanced
     -Added:  Object Calculator for CCD mode
     -Added:  Single_ prefix for Shoot button images
     -Added:  Focus plan type - stores only one temporary image on the HDD and no images on the camera
 
     -Changed: Faster cross rotation/moving
     -Changed: Some UI and work-flow improvements
     -Changed: Bahtinov Aid optimizations
 
     -Fixed: A bug with EOS 40D Bulb exposures
     -Fixed: 6D EXIF temperature readings
     -Fixed: Bug in Plan cloning
     -Fixed: No filter change when Pause = 0s
     -Fixed: Shoot button file names and storing inconsistency
     -Fixed: Minor fixes here and there
 
     -Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
2013/02/12 - v.2.10 New features and bug fixes
     -Added:  Bahtinov Aid - works with LiveView and Images in both EOS and CCD mode
     -Added:  Canon's library 2.12 integration - 6D and 1D-C are supported now
     -Added:  Framing masks are upgraded to work with LiveView (full version only)
     -Added:  ASCOM focusers with temperature sensor now acts as Temper sensor and can me used, to monitor the ambient temperature and etc.
 
     -Fixed:  A bug in turning CCD cooler to OFF
     -Fixed:  A bug for QHY9
     -Fixed:  A bug when AstroTortilla calls APT in CCD mode
     -Fixed:  A bug in the scroll when APT is in window mode (not maximized)
     -Fixed:  A bug in CCD mode, that doesn't allow to make Bias frames
     -Fixed:  Some minor CCD fixes
     -Fixed:  Some minor tweaks here and there
 
2012/11/23 - v.2.01 Small update
     -Added:  Saving .CR2 raw files in TIFF format
     -Added:  Setting the maximum ISO for Astro Tortilla
     -Added:  Integration of Astro Tortilla in CCD mode
 
     -Fixed:  Installer to use the right VS 2005 redistributable package
     -Fixed:  FITS format saving - the files are hard to process
     -Fixed:  Starlight Express filter wheel works fine
     -Fixed:  Small interface fixes
 
2012/11/15 - v.2.00 The biggest update so far
     -Added:  Support for ASCOM compatible CCD cameras
     -Added:  CCD mode of the plan editor
     -Added:  CCD mode of the Histogram
     -Added:  Darkness Clock
     -Added:  Deep Sky Darkness Calculator
     -Added:  Support for Meade focusers
     -Added:  "Don't dither" option per plan
     -Added:  New Script parameters
     -Added:  Usage of the latest Canon library 2.11
     -Added:  Support for 650D, 1Dx, 5D MkIII, 60Da
     -Added:  Configurable auto connection to telescope
     -Added:  Configurable auto connection to focuser
     -Added:  Configurable auto connection to filter wheel
     -Added:  Tabs in the settings dialog
     -Added:  Support for Biula Audio Trigger
 
     -Moved:  ASCOM filter wheel control is available in the demo version
 
     -Fixed:  EOS 1100D mirror locking
     -Fixed:  Problem with RAW only images and exposures under 1s    
     -Fixed:  Incorrect remaining time calculation is specific situation
     -Fixed:  Loosing connection to PHD when PHD is restarted
     -Fixed:  Many small enhancements and fixes.
 
     -Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
2012/3/06 - v.1.93 Bug fixes
     -Fixed: Exif temperature is fixed back to store the right reading in the filename
     -Fixed: LiveView was slow in B dial mode on 60D    
     -Fixed: "_" will not be put in the folder name when is grouping by Object name
     -Change: Minor improvements in Video planetary mode
 
2012/3/02 - v.1.92 Small update
     -Added:  Mirror lockup status reporting for all models
     -Added:  Check if Mirror lockup is in the right status depending on the model, Anti-Vibration pause and Automation setting
     -Added:  Check if for the right dial mode when recording HD video
     -Moved:  Object Browser is available in the demo version
     -Added:  Possibility to play MP3 file for object in the Object Browser (requires an audio extension)
     -Added:  Full and short audio extensions as separate downloads in the site
     -Added:  Framing mask flip (180 degrees rotation) for use after Meridian flip (full version only)
 
     -Change: Improved "Frames per second" ratio in LiveView Planetary mode, more than twice. The preview refresh rate is slower
 
     -Fixed:  Bug when plan is executed with Camera only destination and after that again with Camera+PC destination
     -Fixed:  Few more small odd things
 
     -Updated: Some of the interesting facts in Objects browser are extended by Jeff Seivert. Thank you!
 
2012/2/15 - v.1.90 New features and bug fixes
     -Added:  TemperHum v2 support
     -Added:  Close button for all panels
     -Added:  Shutter counter displaying on camera connection (Digic 3 and later)
     -Added:  Automatic enable/disable of the Mirror Lockup camera function depending on the selected Anti-Vibration pause (Digic 3 and later)
     -Added:  Possibility to disable dithering for particular plan (like focusing plan)
     -Added:  Minimize/restore the sections in Telescope Tab
     -Change: Record LiveView button is upgraded to Planetary Panel
     -Added:  Possibility to define the number of frames to be captured in LiveView Planetary mode
     -Added:  Possibility to record HD Video (Digic 4 only, full version only)
     -Added:  ASCOM Filter Wheels support (full version only)
     -Added:  Filter Wheel can apply focus offsets to ASCOM focuser (full version only)
     -Added:  Other small User Interface enhancements
 
     -Moved:  Settings dialog is available in the demo version
     -Moved:  Images folder selection is available in the demo version    
     -Moved:  Possibility to group the images, by Plan Type, Object Name or both is available in the demo version
     -Moved:  Automatic image name prefix and suffix - ISO, Exposure, Date, Time, EXIF or TemperHUM temperature  is available in the demo version
     -Moved:  Delayed plan start is available in the demo version
     -Moved:  Selection between Celsius and Fahrenheit is available in the demo version
     -Moved:  Temper(HUM) calibration - entering calibrating constants is available in the demo version
     -Moved:  Changing the number of the images used for LV Stack is available in the demo version
     -Moved:  Tooltips ON/OFF is available in the demo version
     -Moved:  LiveView automation ON/OFF is available in the demo version
     -Moved:  Bigger User Interface fonts for notebooks with big screen resolution and small display is available in the demo version
     -Moved:  Support for M dial mode for Flat/Bias plans is available in the demo version
     -Moved:  Possibility to change the limits for the notifications for low PC/Camera battery, low Camera space is available in the demo version
     -Moved:  Possibility to change the path in Images browser is available in the demo version
     -Moved:  Keeping settings between APT restarts is available in the demo version
     -Moved:  Support for M dial mode for Flat/Bias plans is available in the demo version
 
     -Fixed:  Bug in the remaining time counter when APT is minimized
     -Fixed:  Bug in the remaining time counter when APT is paused
     -Fixed:  Bug when Script and 0s pause are used.
     -Fixed:  Bug that causes tabs randomly to become invisible when APT is in background
 
     -Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
     -Updated: Some of the interesting facts in Objects browser are extended by Jeff Seivert. Thank you!
 
2012/1/3 - v.1.83 Bug fixes
     -Fixed: Bug when serial cables is used
     -Fixed: Bug in plan editor - script features
 
2011/12/29 - v.1.82 New features and bug fixes
     -Fixed: Strange plan execution behavior
     -Fixed: UI tuned for netbooks
 
2011/12/23 - v.1.80 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: Showing the remaining plan duration
     -Added: Showing the expected plan ending time
     -Added: Rotate image effect
     -Added: Magnifier, allows x3, x5, x10 and x15 times zoom
     -Added: AstroTortilla integration (AT team is still working on their side)
     -Added: Scripts execution after exposure end
     -Added: Small User Interface enhancements
     -Added: Usability enhancements
     -Added: Showing Alt/Az coordinates (full version only)
     -Added: Support for M dial mode for Flat/Bias plans (full version only)
     -Added: Possibility to change the limits for Low Cam/PC battery and Cam Space notifications (full version only)
     -Added: Start APT in window mode (full version only)
     -Added: AutoStar Sync function - Ctrl+Enter (full version only)
 
     -Fixed: Bug that makes APT to crash sometimes when using Focus Aid and Zoom
     -Fixed: Bug that degrades the LiveView image quality in some rare situations
     -Fixed: Bug in scrolling image in left direction
     -Fixed: No low space notification when there is no memory card
     -Fixed: Bug that requires to click once before Zooming LiveView
     -Fixed: 1:1 Scroll mode initially will show the image center
     -Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
2011/10/27 - v.1.70 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: Lens aperture control
     -Added: Ascom focusers control (full version only)
     -Added: Manual DARV (full version only)    
     -Added: Sortable Object browser (full version only)
     -Added: Restore original Exp/ISO/Plan after plan completion
     -Added: Multiple focal lengths for the calculator
     -Added: Notifications for low PC/Cam battery, low Cam space
     -Added: PHD remote connection by IP
     -Added: Improvements in FocusAid - "Reset Best FWHM" button and changeable FWHM stack count          when LiveView is used to make the readings more accurate
     -Added: Gamma control effect for Images and LiveView
     -Added: Brightness control effect for Images and LiveView
     -Added: Small LV++ and LV Stack enhancements
     -Added: Small User Interface enhancements
     -Added: Usability enhancements
 
     -Fixed: Instability issues when connection to the camera is lost
     -Fixed: Instability issues with LiveView in combination with multiple connection/disconnection actions
     -Fixed: small User Interface problems
     -Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
2011/8/26 - v.1.60 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: New User Interface. APT has a new look. All features are grouped in three tabs Camera, Telescope and Tools. Also there is different look for 4:3 and wide screens that gives optimal size of the preview.
     -Added: Restore window mode and window resizing
     -Added: Keeping restored window position and size between APT restarts
     -Added: Multi-monitors support. APT can moved through the monitors while is in restored mode.
     -Added: Possibility to select bigger User Interface fonts for notebooks with big screen resolution and small display (full version only).
     -Added: Dropdown lists have scroll-bars that can be used with mouse.
     -Added: Shoot button can be used for Bulb exposures. In this mode the anti-vibration pause and long exposure control settings are in use.
     -Added: Reminder to put on/off the telescope cap when you switch between Dark/Bias and Light/Flat plans.
     -Added: Reminder to stop EOS Utility
     -Added: Reminder that Virtual long exposure control and Digic 3 camera combination will lead to amp glow.
     -Added: Image browser (in demo version you can't change the folder). You can preview images and use them to build Framing Mask. When you shoot in RAW+L the browser
          will show only the JPG file because it is faster. If there is no JPG then RAWfile will be displayed.
     -Added: The images folder will not be changed after midnight.
     -Added: Possibility to group the images, by Plan Type, Object Name or both (full version only).
     -Added: Temporary images storage to cooperate better with Deep Sky Stack - Live
     -Added: The default images folder now is C:\APT_Images\Camera_1. (in the demo version it can't be changed).
     -Added: AutoStar section now has Up and Down buttons (full version only).
     -Added: Camera status in main window now shows Current/Remaining count during plan execution.
     -Added: Exposures table will highlight the currently executing plan line and show progress
     -Added: Camera auto-connection on startup. If the camera is on it will be connected automatically.
 
     -Fixed: the @@@ bug in file naming.
     -Fixed: LiveView automation now uses 30s as exposure time.
     -Fixed: Other small enhancements and fixes.
     -Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
2011/5/27 - v.1.53 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: RAW only images preview
     -Added: Scrollable log panel with all messages since last APT restart
     -Added: When a plan is looped (Shift+Start) round number is printed in the log panel
     -Added: Support for exposures with duration 0s in order to define complex plans with pauses between the lines
     -Added: Sharp Image/LiveView effect in the demo version
     -Added: Negative Image/LiveView effect in the demo version
     -Added: R, G, B, L histograms in the demo version
     -Added: Support for Meade LX200 Classic - slew speed has to be changed from the handset (in full version only)
     -Added: Support for Meade Autostar II (in full version only)
     -Added: Setting for the number of frames used in LV Stack (in full version only, demo uses fixed value 20)
     -Added: Setting to enable/disable LiveView Automation for maximum sensitivity (in full version only, demo uses fixed value ON)    
     -Added: Settings dialog box is optimized for netbook screen resolutions
 
     -Fixed: DARV - the red circle is displayed on the right place (in full version only)
     -Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
2011/4/7 - v.1.51 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: Better DARV. The optimal position is displayed as red circle (in full version only)
     -Added: Usage of the latest Canon library 2.10.0
     -Added: ISO and exposure are restored the previous values after LiveView session
     -Verified: 600D works with APT 1.51
 
2011/3/29 - v.1.50 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: DARV - Drift Alignment by Robert Vice method using LiveView (in full version only)
     -Added: Auto detection of the dial mode and advise for the needed mode
     -Added: New plan type - Bias plan. Automatically selects the fastest shutter speed supported by the camera
     -Added: AV dial mode support for Flat plans - the exposure duration will be determined by the camera
     -Added: "L_", "D_", "F_" and "B_" (for Light, Dark, Flat and Bias plans) are added in the beginning of the file names for easier post-processing
     -Added: Image Path selection dialog (full version only)
     -Added: Autostar extension of Telescope Panel with all hand-box keys - available for Meade mounts. (full version only)
     -Added: 600D and 1100D support (may require an non released yet update of the Canon library)
 
     -Change: Telescope connection will not be closed when the panel is closed (full version only)
     -Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
     -Fixed: A problem with 60D LiveView
     -Fixed: Fix of the problem when ASCOM and EQMode are used. Now tracking will not stop after a move (full version only)
     -Fixed: Some UI issues under Win7    
 
2011/2/17 - v.1.40 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: PHD Auto-Dithering of the light frames
     -Added: PHD Auto-Canceling on predefined guiding error
     -Added: PHD PHD monitoring of the distance to the guide star in the main window
     -Added: MetaGuide Auto-Dithering of the light frames
     -Added: One click switching to the guiding program
     -Added: Automatic Lens focusing - use the Lens Panel (in full version only)
     -Added: ASCOM telescopes control (in full version only)
     -Added: Upgraded Object Browser with coordinates and integration with ASCOM control (in full version only)
     -Added: Upgraded Object Browser with Herschel 400 and most of Caldwell and Hidden Treasures catalogs (in full version only)
     -Added: Auto population of the main prefix with the number of the selected object from the browser (in full version only)
     -Added: 60D support
     -Added: Usage of the latest Canon library 2.9.0
     -Added: SRAW1 and SRAW2 quality options support
     -Added: Showing the best FWHM value so far for the current object
     -Added: Better font for FWHM values
     -Added: Saving the used Long Exp. option between sessions (in full version only)
     -Added: Labels "iso" and "sec" are put in the file names for easier reading
     -Added: Auto selection of the highest ISO and 2.5" exposure for most sensitive LiveView
     -Added: OK button saves the last change in the Edit dialog
     -Added: Double click on the Exposures table opens the Edit dialog
     -Added: Better handling when connecting to the camera
     -Added: Removing of IMG_ and MG_ from file names
 
     -Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
     -Fixed: A bug with when unsupported quality is set on the camera, leads to crash
     -Fixed: Exif option change in the Settings dialog needed APT restart to take effect
     -Fixed: TemperHUM calibration values need APT restart to take effect
     -Fixed: Preview didn't keep scroll position between images
     -Fixed: Other small things
 
2011/1/4 - v.1.32 Bug Fix
     -Fixed: Bug when Digic3 camera is used with serial cable.
 
2010/12/23 - v.1.30 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: FWHM (Full Width Half Maximum) focusing - use the Focusing Aid panel.
     -Added: Framing Mask (FULL version only) - a multi session aid to help
          orienting the camera by same angle and position during multiple nights.
     -Added: Tooltips help - Shows description per every feature
     -Added: Tooltips ON/OFF (FULL version only)
     -Added: PC only destination for Digic 4 cameras (still needs card).
     -Added: Pause / Resume function when plan execution is in progress.
     -Added: Shift+Start to loop a plan
     -Added: 0s pause between exposures
     -Added: Auto synchronization of the camera's clock on connection
     -Added: Longer connection timeout
     -Added: Splash screen to show loading progress
     -Added: Night Mode for the User guide
     -Added: Some optimizations in the User's Interface
     -Added: Some performance optimizations
     -Added: Temper(HUM) calibration (FULL version only) - now you can enter calibrating constants.
 
     -Updated: Better LV++ - less noise and more sensitive
     -Updated: Better LVStack - less noise and more sensitive.
     -Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
     -Fixed: Fixed is the bulb accuracy problem
     -Fixed: Fixed is the random problem with _@@@ in the file names
 
2010/11/3 - v.1.20 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: Exif Temperature readings - Show it after exposure is taken
     -Added: Exif Temperature readings - use as part of the file name (in FULL version only)
     -Added: LV++ - LiveView image intensification in real time
     -Added: LV Stack - Stacks the LiveView images in real time
     -Added: Focus Score - evaluates if the focus is near to the perfect one
     -Added: Histogram - R, G, B and L Histogram of taken image (in FULL version only)
     -Added: Use of 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.8, 1.3, 1.6, 2.5, and 3.2 exposures in a plan
     -Added: White balance control
     -Added: In minimized mode Ctrl+S is equal to click on Shoot button
     -Added: The camera state monitor will show the seconds counter when Shoot button is used
     -Added: Help button to show the User's guide
     -Added: "Quick Start" section in the User's guide
     -Added: Keeps the Image prefix between APT restarts (in FULL version only)
     -Added: Some optimizations in the User's Interface
 
     -Updated: The button “F” which places a focus temperature mark is with replaced icon – thermometer.
     -Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
     -Fixed: Fixed is a bug when the cross is used during the LiveView.
 
2010/9/30 - v.1.10 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: Support for Temper and TemperHUM sensors
     -Added: Dew point closing and passing notifications (in FULL version only)
     -Added: Need to refocus notification (in FULL version only)
     -Added: selection between Celsius and Fahrenheit (in FULL version only)
     -Added: Automatic image suffixes can include the current temperature (in FULL version only)
     -Added: RAW only mode - no image preview yet
     -Added: Stop exposure in plan greater than 1s with the Stop button
     -Added: "PC only" mode save the images with base names 0001, 0002...
     -Added: Image preview in minimized mode to cooperate with guiding software
     -Added: Default focal length (in FULL version only)
     -Added: Corrected image (right orientation) in Preview and LiveView by flipping the image horizontally and vertically
     -Added: Sharpening and Negative effects in Preview and LiveView (in FULL version only)
 
     -Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
     -Removed: Automatic mirror lock custom function enabling/disabling is removed for all cameras except 1000D
     -Removed: Custom image quality option.
 
     -Fixed: Other small bugs.
 
2010/8/17 - v.1.0.9 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: Rotatable/Movable cross
     -Added: Scrolling in Preview mode 1:1
     -Added: Plan cloning in the Plan Editor
     -Added: Lens control (Digic III and latter)
     -Added: Automatic mirror lock enable/disable (Digic III and latter)
 
     -Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
     -Fixed: Plan name can’t contains < or >.
 
2010/5/27 - v.1.0.8 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: Delayed plan start (in FULL version only)
     -Added: Messier catalog browser for object size selection (in FULL version only)
     -Added: Automatic image name prefix and suffix - now ISO, Exposure, Date and Time can be part of the image name (in FULL version only)
     -Added: Image quality selection help focusing without Live View.
     -Added: Better integration of Plan Editor
     -Added: Support for ISO 2000 and 2500
     -Added: "N of M images" info in the floating status window.
 
     -Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
     -Fixed: Bug when EOS 50D is used.
     -Fixed: Bug on COM cable with exposures <1s and anti-vibration=0.
     -Fixed: Longer text for the Image Prefix.
     -Fixed: Image Prefix is used when Shoot button is clicked.
     -Fixed: Other small bugs.
 
2010/4/23 - v.1.0.7 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: Grey skin (Full version only)
     -Added: Green skin (Full version only)
     -Added: Blue skin (Full version only)
     -Added: Sound notification (Full version only)
     -Added: Images folder selection (Full version only)
     -Added: TAB key support in Plan editor and object size controls
     -Added: Pierro-Astro serial cable support
     -Added: Hap Griffin serial cable support
     -Added: More support options
 
     -Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
     -Fixed: Bug when EOS 550D is used
     -Fixed: Bug in plan execution with Preview=OFF when Digic II camera is used.
     -Fixed: Various interface bugs under Windows XP and Windows 7 (interface is reworked)
     -Fixed: Other small bugs
 
2010/3/12 - v.1.0.6 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: Shoestring Astronomy DSUSB/DSUSB2 support
     -Added: Floating status window when APT is minimized
     -Added: Better compatibility with MS Windows 7 (Aero still not tested)
     -Added: Support for EOS 550D
 
     -Updated: User's Guide document (the new things are in green)
 
     -Fixed: Preventing some EOS models to go in sleep mode
     -Fixed: Bug after deleting the last row in Plan editor
     -Fixed: Spelling errors in the UI
     -Fixed: Error in plan execution with Preview=OFF. Some models didn't execute all exposures.
     -Fixed: Other small bugs
 
2010/2/19 - v.1.0.5 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: FOV calculator
     -Added: Alignment aid (cross hair)
     -Added: Object size preview and framing aid
     -Added: Special support for Digic IV cameras (True "Mirror Locking" only with USB cable)
     -Added: right mouse click minimize the application
 
     -Updated: User's Guide (the new things are in green)
 
     -Fixed: In some cases only half exposures in a plan are taken
     -Fixed: Other small bugs
 
2010/2/5 - v.1.0.4 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: Name prefix for PC stored images.
     -Added: Live View recording in sequence of JPGs
     -Added: Camera Self timer in USB only mode. Need to be tested on other cameras. It worked for me in the beginning but now doesn't. Still looking what is the problem
 
     -Updated: User's Guide (the new things are in green)
 
     -Fixed: Now supports 350D and hope that all problems with the cameras before 30D are cleared too.
     -Fixed: Other small bugs
 
2010/1/28 - v.1.0.3 New features and bug fixes
     -Added: Image destination selection
     -Added: Multi-camera support
     -Added: wide screens support
     -Added: ALT+Tab, ALT+Esc, Ctrl+Esc support
 
     -Updated: User's Guide (the new things are in green)
 
     -Fixed: Image preview bugs
     -Fixed: Repainting bug after LV session
     -Fixed: Other small bugs
 
2010/1/22 - v.1.0.2 Bugs fixes
     -Fixed: Antivibration=0 + PC cable not working
     -Fixed: LV On then LV Off then shoot, no preview
     -Verified: works with 50D
     -Verified: works with 400D + PC Cable
 
2010/1/20 - v.1.0.1 the first publically available version of APT
 
2009/5/11 – v.1.0.0 the first version of APT