v0.5.0

Release Note for GitHub - WRAP Version v0.5.0

We are pleased to announce the release of WRAP (Wide-field Retrieval of Astrodata Program) version 0.5.0. This update brings significant improvements and bug fixes based on user feedback and rigorous testing. Here are the key changes in this version:

Features:

• Name assigned to WRAP: Wide-field Retrieval of Astrodata Program.
• Added a WISEView link, which opens WISEView in your default window when WRAP is executed.
• Introduced "Select All" and "Deselect All" buttons for the catalogs, providing a convenient way to manage catalog selections.
• Implemented a pop-up window that confirms successful recording of user clicks.
• Created a comprehensive User Manual to guide users through WRAP's functionalities.
• Included user input in the output CSV file, enhancing the usefulness of the generated data.
• Added information about the catalog from which the data originates, improving data traceability.

Bugs:

• Removed the adjustable window for the catalog pop-up window, ensuring a consistent user experience.
• Resolved the issue with PanSTARRS images, ensuring correct downloading of all images.
• Fixed the problem with VISTA images, ensuring correct downloading of all images.
• Rectified the 2MASS search, preventing the retrieval of images outside the specified R.A., Decl., and Radius parameters.
• Corrected WRAP's pixel to world coordinate conversion, ensuring accurate results.

In this release, we have extensively tested WRAP with over 200 objects, involving multiple testers. We are proud to report a fail rate of less than 0.5%. We are committed to continuously improving WRAP, and our team will continue testing to further reduce the fail rate.

Thank you for your support and valuable feedback. We hope these enhancements and bug fixes improve your experience with WRAP. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or encounter any issues.

• The WRAP Development Team