2024-06-25, 05:03 PM
Hello,
There are known problems with Microsoft print to pdf. I had to stop using it because it was so unreliable (not just for SkyTools). I have been happily using PrimoPDF ever since, which is free.
I am surprised that your printed output is suffering from the same issue. The printing in SkyTools uses a standardized solution. Its all basically the same code, and it hasn't been changed since version 2 way back in 2005 or so. Sending a line feed is pretty basic stuff. I have also not had any other similar reports. This makes me wonder if there isn't something going on related to your specific installation or system, but I don't know what that might be.
I will start doing test prints to see if I can reproduce the issue and dig around some more in the code to see if there is anything suspicions with the particular output.
In the meantime, please try experimenting with changing the font and maybe the margins on the print dialog that pops up. If you don't want to waste paper, please consider installing PrimoPDF for testing.
Yes, the ASI Air is very popular. I have had some difficulty explaining to people that what SkyTools calculates is a simple set of instructions that can be followed using any control system. It doesn't need to be connected to the camera directly. I mean, all you need to do is to start taking X second exposures in Y filter at a specific time, right?
There are known problems with Microsoft print to pdf. I had to stop using it because it was so unreliable (not just for SkyTools). I have been happily using PrimoPDF ever since, which is free.
I am surprised that your printed output is suffering from the same issue. The printing in SkyTools uses a standardized solution. Its all basically the same code, and it hasn't been changed since version 2 way back in 2005 or so. Sending a line feed is pretty basic stuff. I have also not had any other similar reports. This makes me wonder if there isn't something going on related to your specific installation or system, but I don't know what that might be.
I will start doing test prints to see if I can reproduce the issue and dig around some more in the code to see if there is anything suspicions with the particular output.
In the meantime, please try experimenting with changing the font and maybe the margins on the print dialog that pops up. If you don't want to waste paper, please consider installing PrimoPDF for testing.
Yes, the ASI Air is very popular. I have had some difficulty explaining to people that what SkyTools calculates is a simple set of instructions that can be followed using any control system. It doesn't need to be connected to the camera directly. I mean, all you need to do is to start taking X second exposures in Y filter at a specific time, right?
Clear skies,
Greg
Head Dude at Skyhound
Greg
Head Dude at Skyhound
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