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Import data from Skytools 3

Denisjltremblay

April 03, 2012 21:45

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Originally from ticket #5390.

The problem that I have is: I used "SKYTOOLS 3" in the pass. After I purchased my MacBook, I was running this software with another software called "Parallel" (Software that allows me to run Windows base software seamlessly on my Mac and works very well.

The Skytool software was working relatively well (It's a Windows base software) but was sometime unstable. It is then that I decided to invest into an "Apple Base" software. (Such as Starry Night)

Before removing the software (Skytool) I exported 10 years + of data and notes into a disk figuring that I could import all this data into Starry night software. I cannot find any option in the software that would allow me to do this.

Can this be done?

Regards,

Denis Tremblay

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  Dave Whipps April 05, 2012 14:30

  Denis,

  There are several ways to import different data into Starry Night, but it really depends what you're talking about. Starry Night doesn't have an "import from SkyTools" function, if that's what you're asking. What are the files? How would you like to use them in Starry Night?

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  Denisjltremblay April 06, 2012 23:25

  Good evening Dave,

  Skytool3 has a feature where you can "Export" observation log files. (Notes taken by the user regarding his/her observation).(I had for approximately 10 years worth)

  Unfortunately, I cannot find a way to import these log files into Starry night....:-(

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  Dave Whipps April 09, 2012 13:47

  Denis,

  If you send me a sample of your observing logs, I'll see if there's a way I can figure out how to get them into SN.

  - Dave

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  Denisjltremblay April 18, 2012 21:09

  Good evening Dave,

  This is an example of a log back up (It should be empty since I don't want to broadcast my own notes) from Skytools.

  Let me know if you have move questions? I hope the file makes sense to you...

   

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  Dave Whipps April 19, 2012 14:47

  Denis,

  You would first need to export the logs in some delimited (e.g. Comma Delimited / CSV) format, then we can look at somehow getting them into SN format. The files that you attached are in a binary format that Starry Night cannot read.

  - Dave

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  Denisjltremblay April 26, 2012 23:27

  Here is an example of a Log file from Skytool....

  
  
  
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  Denisjltremblay May 05, 2012 22:33

  Good evening,

   

  Should I consider this matter closed and impossible to do? or is somebody working on it?

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  Dave Whipps May 07, 2012 13:47

  Denis,

  Sorry for the delay getting back to you. I've got good news and bad news. The bad news is that we don't have an automatic import function.

  The good news is that with a bit of work (and some knowledge of computer scripting) you can probably get these into Starry Night yourself.

  If you or a friend are willing and able to do a bit of work, I'd be happy to guide you in getting this done.

  - Dave

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  Denisjltremblay May 09, 2012 18:09

  Hey Dave,

  This is actually good new to me....I am sure I could do it myself if a set of instruction can be sent to me...

  I am assuming that I would have to merge a couple of text files here...If they can be pointed out to me (which), I a willing to put the time and effort to it...(In my case, it would have to be done once only anyway)

  I am looking forward to hear from you again...

  Later. 

  Denis Tremblay 
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  76 09 27 W