unable to open ASAS or TESS files in VStar

Mon, 06/28/2021 - 10:54

Hi David,

I am using the Java web start version of VStar but can't open ASAS text files or TESS FITS files. It's been a while since I used VStar so it may just be operator error, but I think I'm doing things correctly. My Java version is up to date and I downloaded the latest Java web start, but I'm using an old Win7 laptop. After selecting an ASAS or TESS data file I get the following error:

     access denied ("java.lang.RunTimePermission" "accessDeclaredMembers")

Any help would be appreciated. I can Cheers,

Mark

Affiliation
Astronomical Society of South Australia (ASSAU)
Observation source plugin failure under WebStart

Hi Mark

Indeed, this bug slipped through testing for 2.21.3.

The problem is being worked on and going through the code, test, review cycle:

  https://github.com/AAVSO/VStar/issues/175

In the meantime, the simplest approach is to avoid WebStart.

See the download links here:

  https://www.aavso.org/vstar-overview

Let us know if you have more questions.

David