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Hi all,

 

I've a problem since a few weeks with sequence. I thought after I switch to another autoslew-version but not sure about it.

 

I have AS 5.2.4.7 and Sequence 0.2.1.1 and also try 0.2.1.3 with the same error.

 

If I start a sequence I get this error message:

 

Informationen über das Aufrufen von JIT-Debuggen
anstelle dieses Dialogfelds finden Sie am Ende dieser Meldung.
 
************** Ausnahmetext **************
System.NullReferenceException: Die Objektvariable oder die With-Blockvariable wurde nicht festgelegt.
   bei Microsoft.VisualBasic.CompilerServices.Symbols.Container..ctor(Object Instance)
   bei Microsoft.VisualBasic.CompilerServices.NewLateBinding.LateGet(Object Instance, Type Type, String MemberName, Object[] Arguments, String[] ArgumentNames, Type[] TypeArguments, Boolean[] CopyBack)
   bei Sequencer.RunSequence.RefocusFilter(Int16 NewFilterNr)
   bei Sequencer.RunSequence.ChangeToFilterAndRefocus(Int16 Filter)
   bei Sequencer.RunSequence.StartSequence()
   bei Sequencer.frmSequenceRun.cmdRun_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
   bei System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)
   bei System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)
   bei System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mevent)
   bei System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
   bei System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
   bei System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)
   bei System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)
   bei System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
   bei System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
   bei System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
 
 
************** Geladene Assemblys **************
mscorlib
    Assembly-Version: 2.0.0.0.
    Win32-Version: 2.0.50727.8793 (QFE.050727-8700).
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll.
----------------------------------------
Sequencer
    Assembly-Version: 0.2.1.3.
    Win32-Version: 0.2.1.3.
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Sequence/Sequencer.exe.
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
    Assembly-Version: 2.0.0.0.
    Win32-Version: 2.0.50727.5491 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400).
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll.
----------------------------------------
System
    Assembly-Version: 2.0.0.0.
    Win32-Version: 2.0.50727.8791 (QFE.050727-8700).
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll.
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
    Assembly-Version: 2.0.0.0.
    Win32-Version: 2.0.50727.5495 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400).
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll.
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.VisualBasic
    Assembly-Version: 8.0.0.0.
    Win32-Version: 8.0.50727.5483 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400).
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll.
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.VisualBasic.Compatibility
    Assembly-Version: 8.0.0.0.
    Win32-Version: 8.0.50727.5483.
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic.Compatibility/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.Compatibility.dll.
----------------------------------------
Interop.PinPoint
    Assembly-Version: 1.0.0.0.
    Win32-Version: 1.0.0.0.
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Sequence/Interop.PinPoint.DLL.
----------------------------------------
mscorlib.resources
    Assembly-Version: 2.0.0.0.
    Win32-Version: 2.0.50727.8793 (QFE.050727-8700).
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll.
----------------------------------------
Interop.MaxIm
    Assembly-Version: 1.0.0.0.
    Win32-Version: 1.0.0.0.
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Sequence/Interop.MaxIm.DLL.
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
    Assembly-Version: 2.0.0.0.
    Win32-Version: 2.0.50727.8773 (QFE.050727-8700).
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll.
----------------------------------------
System.Configuration
    Assembly-Version: 2.0.0.0.
    Win32-Version: 2.0.50727.5483 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400).
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll.
----------------------------------------
63tk0aa1
    Assembly-Version: 0.2.1.3.
    Win32-Version: 2.0.50727.8791 (QFE.050727-8700).
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll.
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.VisualBasic.resources
    Assembly-Version: 8.0.0.0.
    Win32-Version: 8.0.50727.5420 (Win7SP1.050727-5400).
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic.resources/8.0.0.0_de_b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.resources.dll.
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms.resources
    Assembly-Version: 2.0.0.0.
    Win32-Version: 2.0.50727.5420 (Win7SP1.050727-5400).
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms.resources/2.0.0.0_de_b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.resources.dll.
----------------------------------------
 
************** JIT-Debuggen **************
Um das JIT-Debuggen (Just-In-Time) zu aktivieren, muss in der
Konfigurationsdatei der Anwendung oder des Computers
(machine.config) der jitDebugging-Wert im Abschnitt system.windows.forms festgelegt werden.
Die Anwendung muss mit aktiviertem Debuggen kompiliert werden.
 
Zum Beispiel:
 
   
 
Wenn das JIT-Debuggen aktiviert ist, werden alle nicht behandelten
Ausnahmen an den JIT-Debugger gesendet, der auf dem
Computer registriert ist, und nicht in diesem Dialogfeld behandelt.
 
The the sequence log file:
 
00:49:54.619: ************************************************************************
00:49:54.622: Starting Sequence on Target C:\ProgramData\ASA\Sequence\Target Files\NGC 4216.trg with Exposure settings C:\ProgramData\ASA\Sequence\ExposureSettings\L_180s_mlpt.exp
00:49:54.626: Running now Nr. 1 of this Sequence
00:49:54.748: Starting Sequence C:\ProgramData\ASA\Sequence\Target Files\NGC 4216.trg
00:49:54.749: Target RA: 12h16m52,7s DE: +13d02m34s
00:49:54.750: Focus RA:  DE: 
00:49:54.754: Focus star was not defined and focus is disabled but I need a place to synch, so autoselected with 
RA = 12h16m52,7sDE= +14d21m12s
00:49:54.755: Checking now for Pier side for object
00:49:54.766: Cannot finish complete Object on Eastside
00:49:54.774: Have to start on East side because cannot be started on West side
00:49:54.775: Not same Target, check if we have to Autofocus or Synch
00:49:55.626: No Autofocus, because NeverDuringSequence is selected
00:49:55.626: Moving Scope to Autofocus Positon
00:49:55.682: Slewing to 12h16m52,7  +14°21m12 Pierside East
 
Any Idea whats going wrong and what to do?
 
Thanks and best regards
Thomas
 
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Thomas,

 

I had a similar problem last December, which was still there after I had completely removed Sequence and its Program Data files, and built a new Data file from scratch....

 

Desperate, I had a look at the Windows permissions (Windows7) and found that somehow they were not set as they should have been. I still cannot explain how that happened, but I reset them in both Autoslew and Sequence Program Files AND Program Data files - and Presto!!!!! system all worked again!

 

So this may not be your problem, but to check with Windows 7 go to the Program Files>Autoslew>(Right Click)>Properties>Security. Check that all permissions are allowed for Administrators, SYSTEM, and Users. Do the same for Sequence and for both Program Data files.

 

I don't know about Windows10, but this may give you a lead....

 

Someone more knowledgeable than I may have some better ideas - anyway let us know what you find. And good luck!

 

Mark

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Hi Mark,

 

First thank you for your answer and sorry for doing it so late.

I tried it but it doesn't help. Then I have done a full new installation of Windows, autopsies, sequence etc. And I get the same error.

Any ideas, anybody?

 

Thank you and best regards

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Did you install any other software (not ASA) around the time that Sequence stopped working? In particular any Microsoft .NET software?

 

Was there a Windows 10 update about that time?

 

Personally I use my observatory PC only for astronomy and I disable Windows updates on it.

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Hi Nigel,

 

In between I made a new clean installation of Windows 7 with all updates before I install autoslew and sequence. But the same error has come up again.

After a phone call with Asa yesterday, I deleted the system.ini of sequence and made all settings again, but this doesn't work neither.

Autoslew and sequence are the the latest stable ones, no betas.

Other software on the astronomy PC is focusmax, maximdl 5, pinpoint, and ccdinspector. Thats all.

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Hi all,

 

I can report, that the problem is solved :D .

i install the the ascom driver of the atik 460 new, install sequence again and what I think the most important I didn't check the "don't use readout mode" option in the ccd settings. My camera doesn't have different readout modes, but if I didn't check the option and click "read from ccd" the readout mode change to "standard". And now all work fine. I still have errors in the sequence log (error setting readoutmode to 0) but no crash of the programm and I will be able to use sequence for more than pointingfiles again. :) .

 

Thanks for helping and clear skies

Thomas

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