For a successful service mode run it is absolutely essential that all users read the following documentation.

P2PP version 3 User Manual (v5, 30 July 2012)

For P2PP v3.3.0 and above: valid for VISTA, VST, VLT and VLTI instruments in Period 91.

The P2PP version 3 User Manual is available for download (with figures; PDF file). It gives a general description of how to create Observation Blocks (OBs).

Reference Guide on the Import/Export procedure

Should you need it, see the P2PP version 3 User Manual for a detailed description on the usage of the Import/Export mechanism.

Tutorials

P2PP tutorials are available for a number of instruments. Please select an instrument from the instrument drop-down menu on the right. A dedicated test account is available for P2PP; run the tool and login with the following credentials: username= 52052, password= tutorial

Also available are some general text and video tutorials on the use of scheduling containers, on the attachment of finding charts, on filling and submitting the README, on checkin-out OBs from the Repository for revision.