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Ephemeris Presets

With ephemeris presets, you can save a study's configuration settings and apply them to other studies. A preset captures the location, zodiac system, and reference plane.

Creating an Ephemeris Preset​

To save the current study's configuration as a new preset:

  1. Click the Presets flyout button next to the Location dropdown.
  2. Click New Preset in the flyout menu.
  3. Enter a name for the new preset when prompted.

Ephemeris preset creation showing the New Preset option in the Presets submenu

Cygnus saves the current study's settings as a new preset.

Applying an Ephemeris Preset​

To apply a saved preset to the current study:

  1. Click the Presets flyout button next to the Location dropdown.
  2. Click Presets in the flyout menu to expand the list.
  3. Click the desired preset name.

Ephemeris preset application showing available presets in the Presets submenu

The preset updates the study's location, zodiac system, reference plane, and date range settings.

Setting a Default Ephemeris Preset​

You can designate a preset as the default, which is automatically applied to new studies.

  1. Click the Presets flyout button next to the Location dropdown.
  2. Click Presets in the flyout menu to expand the list.
  3. Right-click the desired preset.
  4. Click Set Default in the context menu.

Clearing the Default Preset​

To stop automatically applying a preset to new studies:

  1. Click the Presets flyout button next to the Location dropdown.
  2. Click Clear Default in the flyout menu.

Renaming an Ephemeris Preset​

  1. Click the Presets flyout button next to the Location dropdown.
  2. Click Presets in the flyout menu to expand the list.
  3. Right-click the desired preset.
  4. Click Rename in the context menu.

Replacing an Ephemeris Preset​

To update an existing preset with the current study's settings:

  1. Click the Presets flyout button next to the Location dropdown.
  2. Click Presets in the flyout menu to expand the list.
  3. Right-click the desired preset.
  4. Click Replace in the context menu.

Deleting an Ephemeris Preset​

  1. Click the Presets flyout button next to the Location dropdown.
  2. Click Presets in the flyout menu to expand the list.
  3. Right-click the desired preset.
  4. Click Delete in the context menu.
note

The Presets flyout button and preset management require a selected, unlocked study. Unlock the study first if it has completed generation.