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New repository for PhotometricMosaic and NSG

John Murphy
edited October 2023 in PixInsight
The PhotometricMosaic / NSG repository is now ready!

Before you start

  • Install the very latest version of PixInsight: 1.8.9-2 build 1588 (released 2023-10-19)
  • If you previously manually installed the PhotometricMosaic scripts, or you are using PI 1.8.9-1, please remove the PhotometricMosaic scripts (to avoid double entries in the menus):
SCRIPT > Feature Scripts...
In the Feature Scripts dialog, untick:
Mosaic > PhotometricMosaic
Mosaic > SplitMosaicTile
Mosaic > TrimMosaicTile
Press Done
  • If you are using my previous repository ("nsg.astropills.it/" kindly hosted by Marco. Thank you!) remove it:
RESOURCES > Updates > Manage Repositories
Press Remove
  • Restart PixInsight

Install the PhotometricMosaic repository (which hosts all my PixInsight scripts):

RESOURCES > Updates > Manage Repositories
Press Add and enter the new repository address. Remember to include the final "/":
Press OK
  • After restarting PixInsight, the updates will appear. Alternatively: RESOURCES > Updates > Check for Updates
  • Remember to restart PixInsight after the update so the scripts are installed!

Problem solving

  • "Network error: Could not resolve host"  Solution: ensure the repository URL ends with "/"
  • For other problems, reset the PixInsight update system:
PI 1.8.9-2:
RESOURCES > Updates > Reset Updates

PI 1.8.9-1:
Delete the file 'updates.xri' from the PixInsight root folder to force the updates to install again.
For example, on Windows delete: C:\Program Files\PixInsight\updates.xri

Comments

  • John Murphy
    edited November 2023
    I have finally finished building my new website, which hosts PixInsight repositories for both NormalizeScaleGradient and PhotometricMosaic:


    I have tried to add as much useful detail as possible, so you might even find that the FAQ page also helps you solve problems with other third party repositories as well.

    Important: The NSG repository URL has changed. Please make sure you update this (previously, the NSG repository was hosted by Marco - thank you!). The new repository URL, and how to update it, are described in the new website's Repository tab.

    The old NSG website now links to this new site.

    Regards, John Murphy (NSG, PMM author)
  • David Jones
    John,

    Could you elaborate on (from your website (Installing NSGXnml on macOS (astroprocessing.com))  "Work around: This error only occurs if you display the metadata for the C++ module while installing it. The problem only affects Mac OS." 

    How does one not display metadata so that the install goes through? Been using windows for the longest but just switched to Mac and don't know how to implement your work around.  Thanks, Dave
  • John Murphy
    Hi David,
    This is covered here:


    in my post on December 19th, 2023
    Regards, John Murphy

  • David Jones
    That was too easy! Thanks John.
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