OT Release Notes: Vinchuca

The Vinchuca version of the Observing Tool was first publicly released on 8 June 2007. The most significant changes from the previous public release (Avispa) are summarize below:

• Modified instrument components and iterators
• Michelle: filter list updated
• T-ReCs: default nod dwell time changed from 30 seconds to 45 seconds
• NIFS: Mask Offset parameter active for all masks
• User interaction and user interface features
• Phase II checking rules implemented
• General rules in place for all queue instruments
• Instrument specific rules available for GMOS-N/S, NIFS, NIRI, and Michelle
• When enabled (the default) checking is automatic. After a change is made to a component you may need to click 'Save' at the bottom of the screen for the rules to be re-applied.
• The existence of warning or erros will not prevent any fetch/store actions at this time.
• Updates to the current rules and new rules for T-ReCS, GNIRS, and new instruments will occur periodically.
• Auto-updating feature - the OT can download and install updates and update the local database for single-user installations.  Multi-user or site installations should continue to install the OT from the distribution files.
• Key commands use the Cmd key on Mac OS X.
• Information from the new Phase I Band 3 tab is included.
• NGO check box in the file attachment tab for NGO checking of finding charts and mask designs.
• Various small bug fixes and performance improvements.

• Improvements to the Phase II checking rules
• Instrument-specific checks for T-ReCS
• Updated general rules and rules for NIRI, NIFS, and Michelle
• Corrected bug in Band 3 conditions checks
• The field of the Altair natural guide star wavefront sensor is now displayed in the Position editor.
• Modified instrument components and iterators
• Corrected Qa filter wavelength for Michelle
• Added 30 minute acquisition overhead for Phoenix
• Various other small improvements.

Last update 16 July 2007; Bryan Miller