Some Notes on Installing and Upgrading APCC

Here are some helpful hints to assist you in installing or upgrading APCC.

•Installation Order:  ASCOM Platform → AP V2 Driver → APCC

•Install the latest ASCOM Platform BEFORE installing either the driver or APCC.  

•Install the latest AP-V2 driver BEFORE installing APCC.  

•For major version upgrades:  (i.e. 1.8.x.x to 1.9.x.x), it is a good idea to uninstall the old version first.  Use the Windows Control Panel to perform the uninstalls.

•For minor version upgrades:   (i.e.  1.9.4.x to 1.9.5.x), simply install as usual.  

•You are always safest installing software with all other programs closed.

General Information

The information in the rest of this section will guide you through the APCC installation process and show you how to set it up with the Virtual Port for the Astro-Physics V2 ASCOM driver.

Two detailed work flow sections have been prepared:  

1.The first - Getting Started Work Flow - outlines the work flow for getting the program set up for your system.  The tasks in this section are performed when you first start using APCC, and are performed much less frequently afterward.

2.The second work flow section - Operational Work Flow Basics - gives you an outline of the general work flow you will use in your night to night astronomy endeavors.

To get the most from your observing session with APCC, be sure to review the Tips to Get the Most from APCC.

In addition to this manual, we encourage you to visit the Astro-Physics YouTube channel for tutorial videos and additional content