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Ronchi for Windows
is a Windows® 95/98/NT simulation program for Amateur Telescope Makers (ATMs.) It simulates the appearance of a mirror while undergoing the Ronchi Test. Ronchi for Windows is designed to be very easy to use and understand. Most operations will seem very natural and intuitive to the average user who already has some familiarity with performing the Ronchi Test.
Ronchi for Windows comes with an extensive, indexed Windows Help File and reference guide. All program features and functions are fully explained and cross-referenced. A short tutorial on performing the Ronchi Test is also included.
The best feature of Ronchi for Windows is that everyone is free to use it without charge. The program is distributed as Freeware to all ATMs who wish to use it.
Key Program Features:
- Familiar Easy-To-Use 32 Bit Windows 95® Program Interface
- Fast, Flexible Test Parameter Entry
- On-Screen Test Parameter Legend
- Simulated “Realistic” Shadow Appearance
- Convenient Ruler May Be Superimposed On Mirror Image
- Ruler May Be Configured For Use As Pin Stick
- Multi-Image Offset Mode For Viewing Overall Shadow Patterns
- Multi-Image Error Bounds Mode For Viewing Surface Criteria
- Interactive Mode For Exploring Shadow Movement / Behavior
- Ability To Save Generated Image Files In Windows BMP Format
- Ability To Copy Images To Clipboard For Use In Other Programs
- Support For Non-Paraboloidal Mirrors
- Support For Metric Or English Units
- Support For Differing Tester Designs
- Quick Window Size Optimization
- Saves And Restores All Test Parameters And Options Between Uses
- Convenient Keyboard Shortcuts For All Major Functions
- Robust Internal Error & Data Checking
- Complete Windows Program Help / User Guide
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