Outdated Starbound Planet Scanner BETA 1.2.2

Mod Made Redundant
After the upcoming winter update, this mod will no longer function. The game will be adding true interface modding capabilities, which is the right way to implement a planet scanner. This method of OCR based planet scanning via an external windows application is no longer practical. I hope you all enjoyed using it!

I can't wait to see what modder makes the best planet DB mod.






OLD DESCRIPTION:



Finally, an automatic way to log planets with no typing! Using a custom OCR (optical character recognition) engine, I've created a program that can interpret screenshots of the Starbound Planet Navigator. Simply open Starbound, open the navigator, mouse over the planet you want to log and hit print-screen. If you hear a ding, it worked!

Once the planets are logged in a sortable spreadsheet notes can be added or details can be changed.

Features:

• Automatically reads X, Y, Biome, Threat, Name and System from the Starbound application
• Sort-able and editable spreadsheet view
• Import/Export features featuring easy to use XML files
• Export format can be used by other planet log sites/apps

Limitations:

• Currently windows only, also requires .NET 4.5
• If you're using a mac in bootcamp, you need to hit shift-fn-f11 instead of print screen.
• This program scans the active monitor when print screen is pressed, it will not work if Starbound is minimized or on a secondary monitor.
• The mouse cursor must be over the targeted planet (otherwise it just logs the system.
• If you are using a UI mod that changes the navigator this scanner will probably not work
• If you are using a very low resolution, planet names will not be completely identified

Installation:

• Extract and enjoy! You might need to install .NET Framework 4.5, but it will prompt you.
• If upgrading, copy your data and planetpics folders into the new directory before running.

I also accept bitcoin tips to aid in development at 16K9awt7tfdgiWB79qzbSH4wpfoU3VS8zP

Full source is available at github:
https://github.com/showmethebitcoin/Starbound-Planet-Scanner

Mod Pack Permissions:

Anyone can use this mod in their mod compilation without the author's consent.

Mod Assets Permissions:

Anyone can alter/redistribute the mod's assets without the author's consent.