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--- howto:running_observation_manually [2008/09/10 15:10] – Described how to run observation manually pkubanek
+++ howto:running_observation_manually [2012/02/08 14:12] – rcunniff
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 ====== How to run observation manually ======
-This text describes how to get rid of selector and present to system own ideas about target which shall be selected.
+This text describes how to disable the selector and to manually control which target is to be observed.
   - run **rts2-mon**
-  - Change to //SEL// entry (selector) using keys up/ keys down
+  - Choose the //SEL// entry (selector) in the left-hand pane (Up/Down keys)
-  - Press tab to move to selector
+  - Switch to the right-hand pane (Tab to switch panes)
-  - Key down to move highlighted row to //selector_enabled//
+  - Select the //selector_enabled// entry (Up/Down keys)
-  - Enter, select **false**, enter to confirm
+  - Choose **false** from the options (Enter to show options, Up/Down to select, Enter to confirm)
-  - Tab key twice to move back to device list
+  - Return to the device list (Tab key, twice)
-  - Keys up/down to move to //EXEC// - executor component
+  - Choose the //EXEC// - executor component
-  - Then you can:
+  - Now it is possible to either:
-    * Queue next target using //next <target_id>// command, so if you would like to queue target 1001, write //next 1001// and hit enter. You will see next target in executor
+    * Queue the next target using //next <target_id>// command, e.g to queue target 1001, write //next 1001// and hit enter. The relevant field in the right-hand pane should change to reflect this.
-    * Schedule quick observation by issuing //now <target_id>// command.
+    * Schedule an immediate observation by writing //now <target_id>//.
-  - After you finish with manual run, do not forget to switch system back to autonomous mode.
+  - At the end of manual observation, do not forget to switch the system back to autonomous mode.