stella.rmi

Interface AutoFocusControlling

All Superinterfaces:

FocusControlling, ListenerControlling, Remote

All Known Implementing Classes:

PinholeViewingMaster, WifsipMaster

public interface AutoFocusControlling
extends FocusControlling

These objects can not only change the focus position, but also attain a sharp image. Defocussing is then possible by first autoFocus(), then by FocusControlling.focusOffset(double). In STELLA, the beam-splitter adapter can auto-focus, the wifsip master, and the pinhole unit can auto focus.

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
boolean	autoFocus() This method tries its best to acquire a sharp image.

Methods inherited from interface stella.rmi.FocusControlling

focus, focusOffset

Methods inherited from interface stella.rmi.ListenerControlling

automatic, external, getStatus, initialize, manual, park, quit, reset, setPassive

Method Detail

autoFocus

boolean autoFocus()
           throws RemoteException

This method tries its best to acquire a sharp image. Whether it depends on a previous acquire/centering of a star is not defined within this method and also object depending.

Throws:

RemoteException