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 v3.3.1: valid for VISTA, VST, VLT and VLTI instruments in Period 90.

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).

P2PP version 2 User Manual

For P2PP v2.13.1: valid for La Silla instruments in Period 90.

The P2PP 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 or the P2PP User Manual for a detailed description on the usage of the Import/Export mechanism.

Tutorials

P2PP tutorials (username: 52052, password: tutorial) are available for a number of instruments. Please select an instrument from the instrument drop-down menu on the right.

Also available are:

• a P2PP version 3 tutorial on the finding charts attachment and README file preparation.
• a P2PP version 2.13.1 tutorial on the attachment of finding charts and ephemeris files to OBs.
• a P2PP version 2.13.1 tutorial on filling out the README file with P2PP.