Specifications
SIPS configuration files
The software package distinguishes two types of configuration:
● Global configuration, common for all users.
● User-specific configuration.
Global configuration defines which hardware is used and which drivers
controls it. The configuration is stored in the simple text file “SIPS.ini”,
which must be placed in the same folder as the “SIPS.exe” main executable.
The file may look for example like this:
[Camera]
Gx Camera on USB = gxusb.dll
Gx Camera on Ethernet = gxeth.dll
Legacy G2 camera = g2ccd2.dll
ASCOM Camera = ascom_camera.dll
[GPS]
GarminUSB = gps18.dll
NMEA = nmea.dll
[Telescope]
NexStar = nexstar.dll
LX200 = lx200.dll
ASCOM = ascom_tele.dll
[Focuser]
ASCOM = ascom_focuser.dll
[Dome]
ASCOM = ascom_dome.dll
Individual sections define which driver would be loaded and asked to
enumerate all connected devices of particular type (CCD cameras, GPS
receivers, telescope mounts).
SIPS package already contains this file containing all included drivers. This
file is not modified programmatically, it is necessary to edit it manually if
new device driver, not included into basic package, is installed.
User-specific configuration is stored in the file named also “SIPS.ini”, but
this file is placed in the “\Documents and Settings\%user_name
%\Application Data\SIPS\” folder. Number of setting is stored in this text
30