SAOImage DS9 Version 5 New Features

Version 5.2

Windows native printing

The windows port now support native printing.

User configurable Button Bar

The user may now configure the button bar using the preferences dialog box. All menu items are now available as a button.

Catalog Enhancements

Catalogs can now be edited.  Users may manipulate the catalog regions on the image or edit rows and columns within the dialog box. Also, catalogs now are tied to the frame in which it was created, allowing multiple copies of the same catalog, one per frame.

GUI Enhancements

Frames can now be rearranged in order using the Frame menu.

Version 5.1

Compressed FITS Support

DS9 supports compressed FITS images using RICE, HCOMPRESS, and GZIP compression.

Version 5.0

MacOSX Aqua Support

DS9 has been ported to MacOSX Aqua and is an universal application which no longer requires X11.

For more detailed information, Please see Release Notes