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 ===== Guide content ===== ===== Guide content =====
  
-  * **[[en:documentation:quick_start_guide|Installation]]**+  * **[[quick_start_guide|Installation]]**
   * **The Chart**   * **The Chart**
-  * **[[en:documentation:quick_start_solar_system|The Solar System]]** +  * **[[quick_start_solar_system|The Solar System]]** 
-  * **[[en:documentation:quick_start_deep_sky|Deep Sky Objects]]** +  * **[[quick_start_deep_sky|Deep Sky Objects]]** 
-  * **[[en:documentation:quick_start_telescope|Driving a telescope]]** +  * **[[quick_start_telescope|Driving a telescope]]** 
-  * **[[en:documentation:quick_start_server|Cartes du Ciel-SkyChart as an application server]]**+  * **[[quick_start_server|Cartes du Ciel-SkyChart as an application server]]**
  
 When you start //Cartes du Ciel-SkyChart//, it will display something like this: When you start //Cartes du Ciel-SkyChart//, it will display something like this:
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 ===== Observation location and time ===== ===== Observation location and time =====
  
-With the **Setup -> [[en:documentation:observatory|Observatory]]** dialog box (or with the {{en:documentation:i85.png|}} icon in left bar)you can choose a country, then a town close to your location.+With the **Setup -> [[observatory|Observatory]]** dialog box (or with the {{en:documentation:i85.png|}} icon in left bar)you can choose a country, then a town close to your location.
  
-**//Advanced =>//** You can enlarge your choice by downloading more detailed locations and/or create new locations, see **[[en:documentation:observatory|Observatory]]**.+**//Advanced =>//** You can enlarge your choice by downloading more detailed locations and/or create new locations, see **[[observatory|Observatory]]**.
  
 By default, when //Cartes du Ciel-SkyChart// starts the first time, the program will take your system time to calculate the object positions. \\  By default, when //Cartes du Ciel-SkyChart// starts the first time, the program will take your system time to calculate the object positions. \\ 
-In **Setup -> [[en:documentation:date_time|Date/Time]]** (or with the {{en:documentation:i45.png}} icon in left bar), you can set your date/time of choice. \\ +In **Setup -> [[date_time|Date/Time]]** (or with the {{en:documentation:i45.png}} icon in left bar), you can set your date/time of choice. \\ 
 With the Time icons group {{en:documentation:simulation_temps.jpg|}} in the main bar, you can modify the time step by step. With the Time icons group {{en:documentation:simulation_temps.jpg|}} in the main bar, you can modify the time step by step.
  
-**//Advanced =>//** You can simulate the movement of solar objects on the chart, see **[[en:documentation:date_time#time_simulation|Time simulation]]**+**//Advanced =>//** You can simulate the movement of solar objects on the chart, see **[[date_time#time_simulation|Time simulation]]**
  
  
 ===== Lines / Grids ===== ===== Lines / Grids =====
  
-In the **Chart -> [[en:documentation:menuchart#chart_coordinate_system|Chart coordinate system]]** dialog box or with the {{en:documentation:i71.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i72.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i73.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i74.png|}} icons in the left bar you can choose between four coordinate systems:+In the **Chart -> [[menuchart#chart_coordinate_system|Chart coordinate system]]** dialog box or with the {{en:documentation:i71.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i72.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i73.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i74.png|}} icons in the left bar you can choose between four coordinate systems:
   * Equatorial   * Equatorial
   * Alt-Az (default)   * Alt-Az (default)
   * Ecliptic   * Ecliptic
   * Galactic   * Galactic
-For example, you can show the equatorial grid together with the Alt-Az grid on your map by **Chart -> Lines/grids -> [[en:documentation:menuchart#lines_grid|Add Equatorial]]** grid or the {{en:documentation:i24.png|}} icon in the object bar.\\ +For example, you can show the equatorial grid together with the Alt-Az grid on your map by **Chart -> Lines/grids -> [[menuchart#lines_grid|Add Equatorial]]** grid or the {{en:documentation:i24.png|}} icon in the object bar.\\ 
 The same object bar contains the following icons: {{en:documentation:i65.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i66.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i67.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i68.png|}}, these enable you to display constellations lines, constellation limits, the galactic equator and ecliptic. The same object bar contains the following icons: {{en:documentation:i65.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i66.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i67.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i68.png|}}, these enable you to display constellations lines, constellation limits, the galactic equator and ecliptic.
  
-**//Advanced =>//** You can set more options in **Setup -> [[en:documentation:chart_coordinates|Chart, coordinates]]**.+You can also change the projection for the chart, see the [[projection_comparison|projection comparison]] page. 
 + 
 +**//Advanced =>//** You can set more options in **Setup -> [[chart_coordinates|Chart, coordinates]]**.
  
 ===== Horizon, Position ===== ===== Horizon, Position =====
-If you want to see sky in one of cardinal points, you can use **Chart -> [[en:documentation:menuchart#view_horizon|View Horizon]]** or one of the {{en:documentation:i37.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i38.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i39.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i40.png|}} icons in the right bar. \\ +If you want to see sky in one of cardinal points, you can use **Chart -> [[menuchart#view_horizon|View Horizon]]** or one of the N, S,E, W icons in the right bar. \\ 
 If you want to see the local zenith in the center of the chart, use the {{en:documentation:i41.png|}} icon in the right bar. \\  If you want to see the local zenith in the center of the chart, use the {{en:documentation:i41.png|}} icon in the right bar. \\ 
 You can also use the {{en:documentation:i78.png|}} "Position" icon in the main bar, which opens a dialog box to enter coordinates for the center of the chart. \\  You can also use the {{en:documentation:i78.png|}} "Position" icon in the main bar, which opens a dialog box to enter coordinates for the center of the chart. \\ 
-If you want to see the sky below the horizon, use **Chart -> [[en:documentation:menuchart#below_the_horizon|Below the horizon]]** or the icon {{en:documentation:i70.png|}} in the object bar. \\ +If you want to see the sky below the horizon, use **Chart -> [[menuchart#below_the_horizon|Below the horizon]]** or the icon {{en:documentation:i70.png|}} in the object bar. \\ 
  
-**//Advanced =>//** You can display a local horizon line, see the **Setup -> Observatory -> [[en:documentation:observatory#horizon|Horizon]]** dialog box.+**//Advanced =>//** You can display a local horizon line, see the **Setup -> Observatory -> [[observatory#horizon|Horizon]]** dialog box.
  
 ===== Mirroring and rotating the chart ===== ===== Mirroring and rotating the chart =====
-You can mirror horizontally, mirror vertically or rotate the chart right (clockwise) or left (counter clockwise) in steps of 15° at a time with **Chart -> [[en:documentation:menuchart#transformation|Transformation]]** or with the {{en:documentation:i15.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i17.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i22.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i21.png|}} icons in the left bar. \\ +You can mirror horizontally, mirror vertically or rotate the chart right (clockwise) or left (counter clockwise) in steps of 15° at a time with **Chart -> [[menuchart#transformation|Transformation]]** or with the {{en:documentation:i15.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i17.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i22.png|}}, {{en:documentation:i21.png|}} icons in the left bar. \\ 
 If you want to rotate in steps of 1°, keep a shift key pressed while clicking on one of the rotation icons. If you want to rotate in steps of 1°, keep a shift key pressed while clicking on one of the rotation icons.
 The {{en:documentation:i78.png|}} "Position" icon in the main bar also gives you the posabillity to rotate the chart with a precision of a degree. The {{en:documentation:i78.png|}} "Position" icon in the main bar also gives you the posabillity to rotate the chart with a precision of a degree.
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 The width of the chart is called Field of Vision (FOV) and is given in degrees. By default, eleven FOVs are defined in //Cartes du Ciel-SkyChart//.\\  The width of the chart is called Field of Vision (FOV) and is given in degrees. By default, eleven FOVs are defined in //Cartes du Ciel-SkyChart//.\\ 
 You can modifiy the FOV with the: You can modifiy the FOV with the:
-  * menu **Chart -> [[en:documentation:menuchart#field_of_vision|Field of Vision]]**, followed by your choice.+  * menu **Chart -> [[menuchart#field_of_vision|Field of Vision]]**, followed by your choice.
   * sensitive areas at the top of the bar at the right hand side.   * sensitive areas at the top of the bar at the right hand side.
-  * menu **View -> [[en:documentation:menuview#zoom_in|Zoom in and Zoom out]]** or the  +{{en:documentation:i6.png|}} and -{{en:documentation:i6.png|}} icons in the main bar which divide or multiply the FOV by two.+  * menu **View -> [[menuview#zoom_in|Zoom in and Zoom out]]** or the  +{{en:documentation:i6.png|}} and -{{en:documentation:i6.png|}} icons in the main bar which divide or multiply the FOV by two.
   * {{en:documentation:i6.png|}} icon in the main bar which opens a dialog box for a cursor driven variation of the FOV.   * {{en:documentation:i6.png|}} icon in the main bar which opens a dialog box for a cursor driven variation of the FOV.
   * {{en:documentation:i78.png|}} icon in the main bar. The dialogbox enables you to set the center of the FOV with an accuracy of one second.   * {{en:documentation:i78.png|}} icon in the main bar. The dialogbox enables you to set the center of the FOV with an accuracy of one second.
   * {{en:documentation:i42.png|}} icon in at the right hand side sets the FOV to 360°.   * {{en:documentation:i42.png|}} icon in at the right hand side sets the FOV to 360°.
  
-**//Advanced =>//** You can modify the standard FOV ranges in the **Setup -> Chart, coordinates -> [[en:documentation:chart_coordinates#field_of_vision|Field of Vision]]** dialog box.+**//Advanced =>//** You can modify the standard FOV ranges in the **Setup -> Chart, coordinates -> [[chart_coordinates#field_of_vision|Field of Vision]]** dialog box.
  
  
 ===== Labels ===== ===== Labels =====
-You can switch on/off the display of labels from the menu by **Chart -> [[en:documentation:menuchart#show_labels|Show labels]]** or with the {{en:documentation:label.jpg|}} icon in the object bar.\\ +You can switch on/off the display of labels from the menu by **Chart -> [[menuchart#show_labels|Show labels]]** or with the {{en:documentation:label.jpg|}} icon in the object bar.\\ 
 With the {{en:documentation:label_updt.jpg|}} icon in the object bar you can switch "edit label" mode on. Then you can modify a label: when you right-click on it, a contextual menu is displayed to move it, change its contents or hide it. With the {{en:documentation:label_updt.jpg|}} icon in the object bar you can switch "edit label" mode on. Then you can modify a label: when you right-click on it, a contextual menu is displayed to move it, change its contents or hide it.
  
-**//Advanced =>//** In the **Setup -> Display -> [[en:documentation:display#labels|Labels]]** dialog box you can change fonts, font sizes and colors, choose the objects to be labeled, and if you wish, customize the standard contents.+**//Advanced =>//** In the **Setup -> Display -> [[display#labels|Labels]]** dialog box you can change fonts, font sizes and colors, choose the objects to be labeled, and if you wish, customize the standard contents.
  
 ===== Night Vision ===== ===== Night Vision =====
-To avoid a completely ruined night vision during your nocturnal observations, you can switch //Cartes du Ciel-SkyChart// to "Night Vision" (by the {{en:documentation:i82.png|}} icon in the main bar, or from the menu by **View -> [[en:documentation:menuview#night_vision|Night Vision]]**): The computer monitor will display a black background color and red shades for lines, labels and icons.+To avoid a completely ruined night vision during your nocturnal observations, you can switch //Cartes du Ciel-SkyChart// to "Night Vision" (by the {{en:documentation:i82.png|}} icon in the main bar, or from the menu by **View -> [[menuview#night_vision|Night Vision]]**): The computer monitor will display a black background color and red shades for lines, labels and icons.
  
 ===== Search objects ===== ===== Search objects =====
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 You can lock a chart on an object when you right-click on this object followed by a left click on the line "Lock on ..." in the **[[pop_up_windows#the_chart_pop-up_window|pop-up menu]]**, or use the {{en:documentation:i80.png|}} icon in the object bar. You can lock a chart on an object when you right-click on this object followed by a left click on the line "Lock on ..." in the **[[pop_up_windows#the_chart_pop-up_window|pop-up menu]]**, or use the {{en:documentation:i80.png|}} icon in the object bar.
  
-=== Related to: ===+** Related to: **\\
 The **Auto-refresh every** check-box. (Setup -> Date/Time, the Time tab) Locking and unlocking charts makes only sense when this checkbox is checked. Otherwise, the objects in your chart weren't moving at all.  The **Auto-refresh every** check-box. (Setup -> Date/Time, the Time tab) Locking and unlocking charts makes only sense when this checkbox is checked. Otherwise, the objects in your chart weren't moving at all. 
  
 ===== Multiple Charts, Link ===== ===== Multiple Charts, Link =====
-In //Cartes du Ciel-SkyChart// V3, you can open more than one chart in one instance of the application from the menu **File -> [[en:documentation:menufile#new_chart|New Chart]]** or the {{en:documentation:i0.png|}} icon in the main bar.\\  +In //Cartes du Ciel-SkyChart// V3, you can open more than one chart in one instance of the application from the menu **File -> [[menufile#new_chart|New Chart]]** or the {{en:documentation:i0.png|}} icon in the main bar.\\  
-You can arrange your charts from the menu bar by clicking on **[[en:documentation:menuwindow|Window]]** and making your choice in the pull-down window, or by clicking the {{en:documentation:i4.png|}} {{en:documentation:i14.png|}} icons in the main bar.\\ +You can arrange your charts from the menu bar by clicking on **[[menuwindow|Window]]** and making your choice in the pull-down window, or by clicking the {{en:documentation:i4.png|}} {{en:documentation:i14.png|}} icons in the main bar.\\ 
 Multiple charts can be linked, as a result all open charts will have the same coordinates for the center, regardless the scale (FOV) or other settings for each chart. All charts inherit the coordinates from the chart that is active at the moment you set the lock. To link the charts, use the {{en:documentation:i79.png|}} icon in the object bar. Or from the menu bar, click **Window**, and click on **Link all chart** in the pull-down. Multiple charts can be linked, as a result all open charts will have the same coordinates for the center, regardless the scale (FOV) or other settings for each chart. All charts inherit the coordinates from the chart that is active at the moment you set the lock. To link the charts, use the {{en:documentation:i79.png|}} icon in the object bar. Or from the menu bar, click **Window**, and click on **Link all chart** in the pull-down.
  
 ===== Fields of eyepiece and CCD ===== ===== Fields of eyepiece and CCD =====
-You can display marks on the chart which depict eyepieces or CCD fields with the **Chart -> Lines/grids -> [[en:documentation:menuchart#lines_grid|Show mark]]** menu or icon {{en:documentation:i69.png|}} in the object bar.\\ +You can display marks on the chart which depict eyepieces or CCD fields with the **Chart -> Lines/grids -> [[menuchart#lines_grid|Show mark]]** menu or icon {{en:documentation:i69.png|}} in the object bar.\\ 
 These marks are scaled with the chart. These marks are scaled with the chart.
  
-**//Advanced =>//** You are encouraged to describe your eyepieces and CCD in a dialogbox invoked by **Setup -> Display -> [[en:documentation:display#finder_circle|Finder Circle and Finder rectangle]]**. A really handy feature to help you find your object.+**//Advanced =>//** You are encouraged to describe your eyepieces and CCD in a dialogbox invoked by **Setup -> Display -> [[display#finder_circle|Finder Circle and Finder rectangle]]**. A really handy feature to help you find your object.
  
 ===== Objects lists ===== ===== Objects lists =====
 You can choose the types of objects to be displayed on the chart by: You can choose the types of objects to be displayed on the chart by:
-  * **Chart -> [[en:documentation:menuchart#show_objects|Show Objects]]** menu or  +  * **Chart -> [[menuchart#show_objects|Show Objects]]** menu or  
-  * by the {{en:documentation:i56.png|}} {{en:documentation:i57.png|}} {{en:documentation:lines.png|}} {{en:documentation:i58.png|}} {{en:documentation:i62.png|}} {{en:documentation:i60.png|}} {{en:documentation:i61.png|}} icons in the object bar or  +  * by the {{en:documentation:i56.png|}} {{en:documentation:i57.png|}} {{en:documentation:i58.png|}} {{en:documentation:i62.png|}} {{en:documentation:i60.png|}} {{en:documentation:i61.png|}} icons in the object bar or  
-  * from the menu **Setup -> Configure the program -> Chart, coordinates -> [[en:documentation:chart_coordinates#object_list|Object list]]**.+  * from the menu **Setup -> Configure the program -> Chart, coordinates -> [[chart_coordinates#object_list|Object list]]**.
  
 You can obtain a full list of the objects displayed on the chart with the {{en:documentation:i46.png|}} icon in the main bar. You can obtain a full list of the objects displayed on the chart with the {{en:documentation:i46.png|}} icon in the main bar.
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 ===== Printing a chart ===== ===== Printing a chart =====
-You can print the chart with the **File -> [[en:documentation:menufile#print|Print]]** dialog box or by the {{en:documentation:i3.png|}} icon in the main bar.+You can print the chart with the **File -> [[menufile#print|Print]]** dialog box or by the {{en:documentation:i3.png|}} icon in the main bar.
  
-**//Advanced =>//** You can convert your chart in postscript or bitmap format with the **File -> [[en:documentation:menufile#print_setup|Print setup]]** dialog box.+**//Advanced =>//** You can convert your chart in postscript or bitmap format with the **File -> [[menufile#print_setup|Print setup]]** dialog box.
  
 ===== Saving and Restoring Charts ===== ===== Saving and Restoring Charts =====
-You can save your chart in //Cartes du Ciel-SkyChart// format (to restore it later) with **File -> [[en:documentation:menufile#save_as|Save as ...]]** or the {{en:documentation:i2.png|}} icon in the main bar.\\  +You can save your chart in //Cartes du Ciel-SkyChart// format (to restore it later) with **File -> [[menufile#save_as|Save as ...]]** or the {{en:documentation:i2.png|}} icon in the main bar.\\  
-You can also save your chart in a PNG file with **File -> [[en:documentation:menufile#save_image|Save image ...]]**.+You can also save your chart in a PNG file with **File -> [[menufile#save_image|Save image ...]]**.
  
-You can restore a saved chart in //Cartes du Ciel-SkyChart// format by **File -> [[en:documentation:menufile#open|Open]]** or the {{en:documentation:i1.png|}} icon in the main bar.+You can restore a saved chart in //Cartes du Ciel-SkyChart// format by **File -> [[menufile#open|Open]]** or the {{en:documentation:i1.png|}} icon in the main bar.
  
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