setiastrosuitepro 1.6.4__py3-none-any.whl → 1.7.1.post2__py3-none-any.whl

setiastro/saspro/ser_stacker_dialog.py

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+# src/setiastro/saspro/ser_stacker_dialog.py
+from __future__ import annotations
+import os
+import traceback
+import numpy as np
+
+from typing import Optional, Union, Sequence
+
+SourceSpec = Union[str, Sequence[str]]
+
+from PyQt6.QtCore import Qt, QThread, pyqtSignal, QRectF, QEvent, QTimer
+from PyQt6.QtWidgets import (
+    QWidget, QSpinBox, QMessageBox,
+    QDialog, QVBoxLayout, QHBoxLayout, QLabel, QPushButton, QGroupBox,
+    QFormLayout, QComboBox, QDoubleSpinBox, QCheckBox, QTextEdit, QProgressBar,
+    QScrollArea, QSlider, QToolButton
+)
+
+from PyQt6.QtGui import QPainter, QPen, QColor, QImage, QPixmap
+
+from setiastro.saspro.ser_stack_config import SERStackConfig
+
+from setiastro.saspro.ser_stacker import stack_ser, analyze_ser, AnalyzeResult
+from setiastro.saspro.ser_stacker import _shift_image
+
+def _source_basename_from_source(source: SourceSpec | None) -> str:
+    """
+    Best-effort base name from the SER source:
+      - if source is "path/to/file.ser" -> "file"
+      - if source is [paths...] -> first path stem
+      - else -> ""
+    """
+    try:
+        if isinstance(source, str) and source.strip():
+            p = source.strip()
+            base = os.path.basename(p)
+            stem, _ = os.path.splitext(base)
+            return stem.strip()
+        if isinstance(source, (list, tuple)) and len(source) > 0:
+            first = source[0]
+            if isinstance(first, str) and first.strip():
+                base = os.path.basename(first.strip())
+                stem, _ = os.path.splitext(base)
+                return stem.strip()
+    except Exception:
+        pass
+    return ""
+
+
+def _derive_view_base_title(main, doc) -> str:
+    """
+    Prefer the active view's title (respecting per-view rename/override),
+    fallback to the document display name, then to doc.name, and finally 'Image'.
+    Also strips any decorations if available.
+    """
+    # 1) Ask main for a subwindow for this document, if it exposes a helper
+    try:
+        if hasattr(main, "_subwindow_for_document"):
+            sw = main._subwindow_for_document(doc)
+            if sw:
+                w = sw.widget() if hasattr(sw, "widget") else sw
+                if hasattr(w, "_effective_title"):
+                    t = w._effective_title() or ""
+                else:
+                    t = sw.windowTitle() if hasattr(sw, "windowTitle") else ""
+                if hasattr(w, "_strip_decorations"):
+                    t, _ = w._strip_decorations(t)
+                if t.strip():
+                    return t.strip()
+    except Exception:
+        pass
+
+    # 2) Try scanning MDI for a subwindow whose widget holds this document
+    try:
+        mdi = (getattr(main, "mdi_area", None)
+               or getattr(main, "mdiArea", None)
+               or getattr(main, "mdi", None))
+        if mdi and hasattr(mdi, "subWindowList"):
+            for sw in mdi.subWindowList():
+                w = sw.widget()
+                if getattr(w, "document", None) is doc:
+                    t = sw.windowTitle() if hasattr(sw, "windowTitle") else ""
+                    if hasattr(w, "_strip_decorations"):
+                        t, _ = w._strip_decorations(t)
+                    if t.strip():
+                        return t.strip()
+    except Exception:
+        pass
+
+    # 3) Fallback to document's display name (then name, then generic)
+    try:
+        if hasattr(doc, "display_name"):
+            t = doc.display_name()
+            if t and t.strip():
+                return t.strip()
+    except Exception:
+        pass
+
+    return (getattr(doc, "name", "") or "Image").strip()
+
+
+def _push_as_new_doc(
+    main,
+    source_doc,
+    arr: np.ndarray,
+    *,
+    title_suffix: str = "_stack",
+    source: str = "Planetary Stacker",
+    source_path: SourceSpec | None = None,
+):
+    dm = getattr(main, "docman", None)
+    if not dm or not hasattr(dm, "open_array"):
+        return None
+
+    try:
+        # --- Base title ---
+        base = ""
+        if source_doc is not None:
+            base = _derive_view_base_title(main, source_doc) or ""
+        if not base:
+            base = _source_basename_from_source(source_path) or ""
+        if not base:
+            base = "Stack"
+
+        # Avoid double suffix
+        suf = title_suffix or ""
+        if suf and base.lower().endswith(suf.lower()):
+            title = base
+        else:
+            title = f"{base}{suf}"
+
+        x = np.asarray(arr)
+        # keep mono mono
+        if x.ndim == 3 and x.shape[2] == 1:
+            x = x[..., 0]
+        x = x.astype(np.float32, copy=False)
+
+        meta = {
+            "bit_depth": "32-bit floating point",
+            "is_mono": bool(x.ndim == 2),
+            "source": source,
+        }
+
+        newdoc = dm.open_array(x, metadata=meta, title=title)
+
+        if hasattr(main, "_spawn_subwindow_for"):
+            main._spawn_subwindow_for(newdoc)
+
+        return newdoc
+    except Exception:
+        return None
+
+
+class APEditorDialog(QDialog):
+    """
+    AP editor (AutoStakkert-ish):
+    - Scrollable preview (fits to window by default)
+    - Zoom controls (+/-/slider, Fit, 1:1)
+    - Constant on-screen AP box thickness (draw boxes after scaling)
+    - Left click: add AP
+    - Right click: delete nearest AP
+    """
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        parent=None,
+        *,
+        ref_img01: np.ndarray,
+        ap_size: int,
+        ap_spacing: int,
+        ap_min_mean: float,
+        initial_centers: np.ndarray | None = None
+    ):
+        super().__init__(parent)
+        self.setWindowTitle("Edit Alignment Points (APs)")
+        self.setModal(True)
+        self.resize(1000, 750)
+
+        self._ref = np.asarray(ref_img01, dtype=np.float32)
+        self._H, self._W = self._ref.shape[:2]
+
+        self._ap_size = int(ap_size)
+        self._ap_spacing = int(ap_spacing)
+        self._ap_min_mean = float(ap_min_mean)
+
+        self._centers = None if initial_centers is None else np.asarray(initial_centers, dtype=np.int32).copy()
+
+        # zoom state
+        self._zoom = 1.0
+        self._fit_pending = True  # do initial "fit to window" after first show
+
+        # ---- Build UI ---------------------------------------------------------
+        outer = QVBoxLayout(self)
+        outer.setContentsMargins(10, 10, 10, 10)
+        outer.setSpacing(8)
+
+        # scroll area + pix label
+        self._pix = QLabel(self)
+        self._pix.setAlignment(Qt.AlignmentFlag.AlignCenter)
+        self._pix.setMouseTracking(True)
+        self._pix.setStyleSheet("background:#111;")  # makes the viewport look sane
+
+        self._scroll = QScrollArea(self)
+        self._scroll.setWidgetResizable(False)       # we control label size
+        self._scroll.setAlignment(Qt.AlignmentFlag.AlignCenter)
+        self._scroll.setWidget(self._pix)
+
+        outer.addWidget(self._scroll, 1)
+
+        # Zoom row (under preview)
+        zoom_row = QHBoxLayout()
+        self.btn_zoom_out = QPushButton("–", self)
+        self.btn_zoom_in = QPushButton("+", self)
+        self.btn_fit = QPushButton("Fit", self)
+        self.btn_100 = QPushButton("1:1", self)
+
+        self.sld_zoom = QSlider(Qt.Orientation.Horizontal, self)
+        self.sld_zoom.setRange(10, 400)     # percent
+        self.sld_zoom.setValue(100)
+        self.lbl_zoom = QLabel("100%", self)
+        self.lbl_zoom.setStyleSheet("color:#aaa; min-width:60px;")
+
+        self.btn_zoom_out.setFixedWidth(34)
+        self.btn_zoom_in.setFixedWidth(34)
+
+        zoom_row.addWidget(QLabel("Zoom:", self))
+        zoom_row.addWidget(self.btn_zoom_out)
+        zoom_row.addWidget(self.sld_zoom, 1)
+        zoom_row.addWidget(self.btn_zoom_in)
+        zoom_row.addWidget(self.lbl_zoom)
+        zoom_row.addSpacing(10)
+        zoom_row.addWidget(self.btn_fit)
+        zoom_row.addWidget(self.btn_100)
+
+        outer.addLayout(zoom_row)
+
+        # hint + buttons
+        self._lbl_hint = QLabel("Left click: add AP   |   Right click: delete nearest AP   |   Ctrl+Wheel: zoom", self)
+        self._lbl_hint.setStyleSheet("color:#aaa;")
+        outer.addWidget(self._lbl_hint, 0)
+
+        # --- AP settings (in-dialog) ---
+        ap_row = QHBoxLayout()
+
+        self.lbl_ap = QLabel("AP:", self)
+        self.lbl_ap.setStyleSheet("color:#aaa;")
+
+        self.spin_ap_size = QSpinBox(self)
+        self.spin_ap_size.setRange(16, 256)
+        self.spin_ap_size.setSingleStep(8)
+        self.spin_ap_size.setValue(int(self._ap_size))
+
+        self.spin_ap_spacing = QSpinBox(self)
+        self.spin_ap_spacing.setRange(8, 256)
+        self.spin_ap_spacing.setSingleStep(8)
+        self.spin_ap_spacing.setValue(int(self._ap_spacing))
+        self.spin_ap_min_mean = QDoubleSpinBox(self)
+        self.spin_ap_min_mean.setRange(0.0, 1.0)
+        self.spin_ap_min_mean.setDecimals(3)
+        self.spin_ap_min_mean.setSingleStep(0.005)
+        self.spin_ap_min_mean.setValue(float(self._ap_min_mean))
+        self.spin_ap_min_mean.setToolTip("Minimum mean intensity (0..1) required for an AP tile to be placed.")
+
+        ap_row.addWidget(self.lbl_ap)
+        ap_row.addSpacing(6)
+        ap_row.addWidget(QLabel("Size", self))
+        ap_row.addWidget(self.spin_ap_size)
+        ap_row.addSpacing(10)
+        ap_row.addWidget(QLabel("Spacing", self))
+        ap_row.addWidget(self.spin_ap_spacing)
+        ap_row.addSpacing(10)
+        ap_row.addWidget(QLabel("Min mean", self))
+        ap_row.addWidget(self.spin_ap_min_mean)        
+        ap_row.addStretch(1)
+
+        outer.addLayout(ap_row, 0)
+
+        btn_row = QHBoxLayout()
+        self.btn_auto = QPushButton("Auto-place", self)
+        self.btn_clear = QPushButton("Clear", self)
+        self.btn_ok = QPushButton("OK", self)
+        self.btn_cancel = QPushButton("Cancel", self)
+        btn_row.addWidget(self.btn_auto)
+        btn_row.addWidget(self.btn_clear)
+        btn_row.addStretch(1)
+        btn_row.addWidget(self.btn_ok)
+        btn_row.addWidget(self.btn_cancel)
+        outer.addLayout(btn_row)
+
+        # signals
+        self.btn_cancel.clicked.connect(self.reject)
+        self.btn_ok.clicked.connect(self.accept)
+        self.btn_auto.clicked.connect(self._do_autoplace)
+        self.btn_clear.clicked.connect(self._do_clear)
+
+        self.btn_fit.clicked.connect(self._fit_to_window)
+        self.btn_100.clicked.connect(lambda: self._set_zoom(1.0))
+        self.btn_zoom_in.clicked.connect(lambda: self._set_zoom(self._zoom * 1.25))
+        self.btn_zoom_out.clicked.connect(lambda: self._set_zoom(self._zoom / 1.25))
+        self.sld_zoom.valueChanged.connect(self._on_zoom_slider)
+
+        # intercept mouse clicks on label
+        self._pix.mousePressEvent = self._on_mouse_press  # type: ignore
+
+        self._ap_debounce = QTimer(self)
+        self._ap_debounce.setSingleShot(True)
+        self._ap_debounce.setInterval(250)  # ms
+        self._ap_debounce.timeout.connect(self._apply_ap_params_and_relayout)
+        self.spin_ap_min_mean.valueChanged.connect(self._schedule_ap_relayout)
+
+        # apply redraw when changed
+        self.spin_ap_size.valueChanged.connect(self._schedule_ap_relayout)
+        self.spin_ap_spacing.valueChanged.connect(self._schedule_ap_relayout)
+
+        # enable Ctrl+Wheel zoom on the scroll area's viewport
+        self._scroll.viewport().installEventFilter(self)
+
+        # precompute display base image (uint8) once
+        self._base_u8 = self._make_display_u8(self._ref)
+
+        # init centers
+        if self._centers is None:
+            self._do_autoplace()
+
+        # first render
+        self._render()
+
+    def ap_size(self) -> int:
+        return int(self._ap_size)
+
+    def ap_spacing(self) -> int:
+        return int(self._ap_spacing)
+
+    def ap_min_mean(self) -> float:
+        return float(self._ap_min_mean)
+
+    def _schedule_ap_relayout(self):
+        # Restart the timer each change
+        try:
+            self._ap_debounce.start()
+        except Exception:
+            # fallback: apply immediately if timer fails for some reason
+            self._apply_ap_params_and_relayout()
+
+    def _apply_ap_params_and_relayout(self):
+        # Commit params
+        self._ap_size = int(self.spin_ap_size.value())
+        self._ap_spacing = int(self.spin_ap_spacing.value())
+        self._ap_min_mean = float(self.spin_ap_min_mean.value())
+
+        # Re-autoplace using the updated params
+        self._do_autoplace()
+
+
+
+    def showEvent(self, e):
+        super().showEvent(e)
+        if self._fit_pending:
+            self._fit_pending = False
+            self._fit_to_window()
+
+    def resizeEvent(self, e):
+        super().resizeEvent(e)
+        # keep a "fit" feel when the dialog is resized, but don't fight the user
+        # only auto-fit if they're near fit zoom already
+        # (comment this out if you *never* want auto-adjust)
+        # self._fit_to_window()
+        self._render()
+
+    def eventFilter(self, obj, event):
+        # Ctrl+wheel zoom
+        try:
+            if obj is self._scroll.viewport():
+                if event.type() == QEvent.Type.Wheel:
+                    if bool(event.modifiers() & Qt.KeyboardModifier.ControlModifier):
+                        delta = event.angleDelta().y()
+                        if delta > 0:
+                            self._set_zoom(self._zoom * 1.15)
+                        elif delta < 0:
+                            self._set_zoom(self._zoom / 1.15)
+                        return True
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+        return super().eventFilter(obj, event)
+
+    def ap_centers(self) -> np.ndarray:
+        if self._centers is None:
+            return np.zeros((0, 2), dtype=np.int32)
+        return self._centers
+
+    # ---------- image prep ----------
+    @staticmethod
+    def _make_display_u8(img01: np.ndarray) -> np.ndarray:
+        mono = img01 if img01.ndim == 2 else img01[..., 0]
+        mono = np.clip(mono, 0.0, 1.0)
+
+        lo = float(np.percentile(mono, 1.0))
+        hi = float(np.percentile(mono, 99.5))
+        if hi <= lo + 1e-8:
+            hi = lo + 1e-3
+
+        v = (mono - lo) / (hi - lo)
+        v = np.clip(v, 0.0, 1.0)
+        return (v * 255.0 + 0.5).astype(np.uint8)
+
+    # ---------- zoom helpers ----------
+    def _on_zoom_slider(self, value: int):
+        z = float(value) / 100.0
+        self._set_zoom(z)
+
+    def _set_zoom(self, z: float):
+        z = float(z)
+        z = max(0.10, min(4.00, z))  # clamp 10%..400%
+        self._zoom = z
+
+        block = self.sld_zoom.blockSignals(True)
+        try:
+            self.sld_zoom.setValue(int(round(z * 100.0)))
+        finally:
+            self.sld_zoom.blockSignals(block)
+
+        self.lbl_zoom.setText(f"{int(round(z * 100.0))}%")
+        self._render()
+
+    def _fit_to_window(self):
+        # fit image into scroll viewport with a little padding
+        vw = max(1, self._scroll.viewport().width() - 10)
+        vh = max(1, self._scroll.viewport().height() - 10)
+        if self._W <= 0 or self._H <= 0:
+            return
+        z = min(vw / float(self._W), vh / float(self._H))
+        self._set_zoom(z)
+
+    def _on_ap_params_changed(self):
+        # Update internal params
+        self._ap_size = int(self.spin_ap_size.value())
+        self._ap_spacing = int(self.spin_ap_spacing.value())
+
+        # Just redraw boxes (does not re-place points automatically)
+        self._render()
+
+
+    # ---------- drawing ----------
+    def _render(self):
+        u8 = self._base_u8
+        h, w = u8.shape[:2]
+
+        qimg = QImage(u8.data, w, h, w, QImage.Format.Format_Grayscale8)
+        base_pm = QPixmap.fromImage(qimg.copy())  # copy so backing store persists
+
+        # scale to display zoom (keeps UI sane)
+        zw = max(1, int(round(w * self._zoom)))
+        zh = max(1, int(round(h * self._zoom)))
+        pm = base_pm.scaled(zw, zh, Qt.AspectRatioMode.IgnoreAspectRatio, Qt.TransformationMode.SmoothTransformation)
+
+        # draw AP boxes in *display coords* so thickness doesn't scale
+        p = QPainter(pm)
+        p.setRenderHint(QPainter.RenderHint.Antialiasing, True)
+
+        s_img = int(max(8, self._ap_size))
+        half_img = s_img // 2
+        s_disp = max(2, int(round(s_img * self._zoom)))
+        half_disp = s_disp // 2
+
+        pen = QPen(QColor(0, 255, 0), 2)  # constant on-screen thickness
+        p.setPen(pen)
+
+        if self._centers is not None and self._centers.size > 0:
+            for cx, cy in self._centers.tolist():
+                x = int(round(cx * self._zoom))
+                y = int(round(cy * self._zoom))
+                p.drawRect(int(x - half_disp), int(y - half_disp), int(s_disp), int(s_disp))
+
+        p.end()
+
+        self._pix.setPixmap(pm)
+        self._pix.setFixedSize(pm.size())
+
+    # ---------- actions ----------
+    def _do_autoplace(self):
+        from setiastro.saspro.ser_stacker import _autoplace_aps  # reuse exact logic
+        self._centers = _autoplace_aps(self._ref, self._ap_size, self._ap_spacing, self._ap_min_mean)
+        self._render()
+
+    def _do_clear(self):
+        self._centers = np.zeros((0, 2), dtype=np.int32)
+        self._render()
+
+    # ---------- mouse handling ----------
+    def _on_mouse_press(self, ev):
+        pm = self._pix.pixmap()
+        if pm is None:
+            return
+
+        # display coords in the label
+        dx = float(ev.position().x())
+        dy = float(ev.position().y())
+
+        # map to image coords
+        ix = int(round(dx / max(1e-6, self._zoom)))
+        iy = int(round(dy / max(1e-6, self._zoom)))
+
+        # clamp to image bounds
+        ix = max(0, min(self._W - 1, ix))
+        iy = max(0, min(self._H - 1, iy))
+
+        if ev.button() == Qt.MouseButton.LeftButton:
+            self._add_point(ix, iy)
+        elif ev.button() == Qt.MouseButton.RightButton:
+            self._delete_nearest(ix, iy)
+
+    def _add_point(self, x: int, y: int):
+        s = int(max(8, self._ap_size))
+        half = s // 2
+
+        # ensure AP box fits fully
+        x = max(half, min(self._W - 1 - half, x))
+        y = max(half, min(self._H - 1 - half, y))
+
+        if self._centers is None or self._centers.size == 0:
+            self._centers = np.asarray([[x, y]], dtype=np.int32)
+        else:
+            self._centers = np.vstack([self._centers, np.asarray([[x, y]], dtype=np.int32)])
+        self._render()
+
+    def _delete_nearest(self, x: int, y: int):
+        if self._centers is None or self._centers.size == 0:
+            return
+
+        pts = self._centers.astype(np.float32)
+        d2 = (pts[:, 0] - float(x)) ** 2 + (pts[:, 1] - float(y)) ** 2
+        j = int(np.argmin(d2))
+
+        # radius in image pixels (so behavior is stable regardless of zoom)
+        radius = max(10.0, float(self._ap_size) * 0.6)
+        if float(d2[j]) <= radius * radius:
+            self._centers = np.delete(self._centers, j, axis=0)
+            self._render()
+
+class QualityGraph(QWidget):
+    """
+    AS-style quality plot (sorted curve expected):
+    - Curve: q[0] best ... q[N-1] worst
+    - Vertical cutoff line at keep_k
+    - Midrange horizontal line (min/max midpoint)
+    - True median horizontal line labeled 'Med'
+    - Click / drag adjusts keep line and emits keepChanged(k, N)
+    """
+    keepChanged = pyqtSignal(int, int)  # keep_k, total_N
+
+    def __init__(self, parent=None):
+        super().__init__(parent)
+        self._q: np.ndarray | None = None
+        self._keep_k: int | None = None
+        self.setMinimumHeight(160)
+        self._dragging = False
+
+    def set_data(self, q: np.ndarray | None, keep_k: int | None = None):
+        self._q = None if q is None else np.asarray(q, dtype=np.float32)
+        self._keep_k = keep_k
+        self.update()
+
+    def _plot_rect(self):
+        # room for labels
+        return self.rect().adjusted(34, 10, -10, -22)
+
+    def _x_to_keep_k(self, x: float) -> int | None:
+        if self._q is None or self._q.size < 2:
+            return None
+        r = self._plot_rect()
+        if r.width() <= 1:
+            return None
+        N = int(self._q.size)
+
+        # clamp x to plot rect
+        xx = max(float(r.left()), min(float(r.right()), float(x)))
+
+        # map x back to index i in [0..N-1]
+        t = (xx - float(r.left())) / float(max(1, r.width()))
+        i = int(round(t * float(N - 1)))
+        i = max(0, min(N - 1, i))
+
+        # keep_k is count of frames kept => i=0 means keep 1, i=N-1 means keep N
+        return int(i + 1)
+
+    def mousePressEvent(self, ev):
+        if ev.button() != Qt.MouseButton.LeftButton:
+            return super().mousePressEvent(ev)
+        self._dragging = True
+        k = self._x_to_keep_k(ev.position().x())
+        if k is not None:
+            self._keep_k = int(k)
+            self.update()
+            self.keepChanged.emit(int(k), int(self._q.size))  # type: ignore
+        ev.accept()
+
+    def mouseMoveEvent(self, ev):
+        if not self._dragging:
+            return super().mouseMoveEvent(ev)
+        k = self._x_to_keep_k(ev.position().x())
+        if k is not None:
+            if self._keep_k != int(k):
+                self._keep_k = int(k)
+                self.update()
+                self.keepChanged.emit(int(k), int(self._q.size))  # type: ignore
+        ev.accept()
+
+    def mouseReleaseEvent(self, ev):
+        if ev.button() == Qt.MouseButton.LeftButton:
+            self._dragging = False
+            ev.accept()
+            return
+        return super().mouseReleaseEvent(ev)
+
+    def paintEvent(self, e):
+        p = QPainter(self)
+        p.fillRect(self.rect(), QColor(20, 20, 20))
+        p.setRenderHint(QPainter.RenderHint.Antialiasing, True)
+
+        r = self._plot_rect()
+
+        # frame
+        p.setPen(QPen(QColor(80, 80, 80), 1))
+        p.drawRect(r)
+
+        if self._q is None or self._q.size < 2:
+            p.setPen(QPen(QColor(160, 160, 160), 1))
+            p.drawText(r, Qt.AlignmentFlag.AlignCenter, "Analyze to see quality graph")
+            p.end()
+            return
+
+        q = self._q
+        N = int(q.size)
+
+        qmin = float(np.min(q))
+        qmax = float(np.max(q))
+        if qmax <= qmin + 1e-12:
+            qmax = qmin + 1e-6
+
+        def y_for(val: float) -> float:
+            return r.bottom() - ((val - qmin) / (qmax - qmin)) * r.height()
+
+        # ---- horizontal reference lines ----
+        # 1) midrange (between min/max) - dashed
+        qmid = qmin + 0.5 * (qmax - qmin)
+        ymid = y_for(qmid)
+        pen_mid = QPen(QColor(120, 120, 120), 1)
+        pen_mid.setStyle(Qt.PenStyle.DashLine)
+        p.setPen(pen_mid)
+        p.drawLine(int(r.left()), int(ymid), int(r.right()), int(ymid))
+
+        # 2) true median of q - dotted (or dash-dot)
+        qmed = float(np.median(q))
+        ymed = y_for(qmed)
+        pen_med = QPen(QColor(160, 160, 160), 1)
+        pen_med.setStyle(Qt.PenStyle.DotLine)
+        p.setPen(pen_med)
+        p.drawLine(int(r.left()), int(ymed), int(r.right()), int(ymed))
+
+        # small "Med" label on the right of the median line
+        p.setPen(QPen(QColor(180, 180, 180), 1))
+        p.drawText(int(r.right()) - 34, int(ymed) - 2, "Med")
+
+        # ---- curve ----
+        p.setPen(QPen(QColor(0, 220, 0), 2))
+        lastx = lasty = None
+        for i in range(N):
+            x = r.left() + (i / (N - 1)) * r.width()
+            y = y_for(float(q[i]))
+            if lastx is not None:
+                p.drawLine(int(lastx), int(lasty), int(x), int(y))
+            lastx, lasty = x, y
+
+        # ---- cutoff line ----
+        if self._keep_k is not None and N > 1:
+            k = int(max(1, min(N, int(self._keep_k))))
+            xcut = r.left() + ((k - 1) / (N - 1)) * r.width()
+            p.setPen(QPen(QColor(255, 220, 0), 2))
+            p.drawLine(int(xcut), int(r.top()), int(xcut), int(r.bottom()))
+
+        # ---- labels ----
+        p.setPen(QPen(QColor(180, 180, 180), 1))
+        p.drawText(
+            self.rect().adjusted(6, 0, 0, 0),
+            Qt.AlignmentFlag.AlignLeft | Qt.AlignmentFlag.AlignBottom,
+            "Best",
+        )
+        p.drawText(
+            self.rect().adjusted(0, 0, -6, 0),
+            Qt.AlignmentFlag.AlignRight | Qt.AlignmentFlag.AlignBottom,
+            "Worst",
+        )
+
+        # y labels: max, mid, median, min
+        p.drawText(4, int(r.top()) + 10, f"{qmax:.3g}")
+        p.drawText(4, int(ymid) + 4,    f"{qmid:.3g}")   # midrange
+        p.drawText(4, int(ymed) + 4,    f"{qmed:.3g}")   # true median
+        p.drawText(4, int(r.bottom()),  f"{qmin:.3g}")
+
+        p.end()
+
+class _AnalyzeWorker(QThread):
+    progress = pyqtSignal(int, int, str)   # done, total, phase
+    finished_ok = pyqtSignal(object)
+    failed = pyqtSignal(str)
+
+    def __init__(self, cfg: SERStackConfig, *, debayer: bool, to_rgb: bool, ref_mode: str, ref_count: int):
+        super().__init__()
+        self.cfg = cfg
+        self.debayer = bool(debayer)
+        self.to_rgb = bool(to_rgb)
+        self.ref_mode = ref_mode
+        self.ref_count = int(ref_count)
+        self._cancel = False
+        self._worker_realign: _ReAlignWorker | None = None
+
+    def run(self):
+        try:
+            def cb(done: int, total: int, phase: str):
+                self.progress.emit(int(done), int(total), str(phase))
+
+            ar = analyze_ser(
+                self.cfg,
+                debayer=self.debayer,
+                to_rgb=self.to_rgb,
+                bayer_pattern=getattr(self.cfg, "bayer_pattern", None),
+                ref_mode=self.ref_mode,
+                ref_count=self.ref_count,
+                progress_cb=cb,
+            )
+            self.finished_ok.emit(ar)
+        except Exception as e:
+            msg = f"{e}\n\n{traceback.format_exc()}"
+            self.failed.emit(msg)
+
+class _StackWorker(QThread):
+    progress = pyqtSignal(int, int, str)        # ✅ add this
+    finished_ok = pyqtSignal(object, object)    # out(np.ndarray), diag(dict)
+    failed = pyqtSignal(str)
+
+    def __init__(self, cfg: SERStackConfig, analysis: AnalyzeResult | None, *, debayer: bool, to_rgb: bool):
+        super().__init__()
+        self.cfg = cfg
+        self.analysis = analysis
+        self.debayer = bool(debayer)
+        self.to_rgb = bool(to_rgb)
+
+    def run(self):
+        try:
+            print(f"tracking mode = {getattr(self.cfg, 'track_mode', 'planetary')}")
+            def cb(done: int, total: int, phase: str):
+                self.progress.emit(int(done), int(total), str(phase))
+
+            out, diag = stack_ser(
+                self.cfg.source,
+                roi=self.cfg.roi,
+                debayer=self.debayer,
+                to_rgb=self.to_rgb,
+                bayer_pattern=getattr(self.cfg, "bayer_pattern", None),  # ✅ add this
+                keep_percent=float(getattr(self.cfg, "keep_percent", 20.0)),
+                track_mode=str(getattr(self.cfg, "track_mode", "planetary")),
+                surface_anchor=getattr(self.cfg, "surface_anchor", None),
+                analysis=self.analysis,
+                local_warp=True,
+                progress_cb=cb,
+                drizzle_scale=float(getattr(self.cfg, "drizzle_scale", 1.0)),
+                drizzle_pixfrac=float(getattr(self.cfg, "drizzle_pixfrac", 0.80)),
+                drizzle_kernel=str(getattr(self.cfg, "drizzle_kernel", "gaussian")),
+                drizzle_sigma=float(getattr(self.cfg, "drizzle_sigma", 0.0)),
+                keep_mask=getattr(self.cfg, "keep_mask", None),
+            )
+
+
+            self.finished_ok.emit(out, diag)
+        except Exception as e:
+            msg = f"{e}\n\n{traceback.format_exc()}"
+            self.failed.emit(msg)
+
+
+class _ReAlignWorker(QThread):
+    progress = pyqtSignal(int, int, str)   # done, total, phase
+    finished_ok = pyqtSignal(object)       # updated AnalyzeResult
+    failed = pyqtSignal(str)
+
+    def __init__(self, cfg: SERStackConfig, analysis: AnalyzeResult, *, debayer: bool, to_rgb: bool):
+        super().__init__()
+        self.cfg = cfg
+        self.analysis = analysis
+        self.debayer = bool(debayer)
+        self.to_rgb = bool(to_rgb)
+
+    def run(self):
+        try:
+            def cb(done: int, total: int, phase: str):
+                self.progress.emit(int(done), int(total), str(phase))
+
+            from setiastro.saspro.ser_stacker import realign_ser  # you’ll add this below
+            out_analysis = realign_ser(
+                self.cfg,
+                self.analysis,
+                debayer=self.debayer,
+                to_rgb=self.to_rgb,
+                bayer_pattern=getattr(self.cfg, "bayer_pattern", None),
+                progress_cb=cb,
+            )
+            self.finished_ok.emit(out_analysis)
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.failed.emit(f"{e}\n\n{traceback.format_exc()}")
+
+
+class SERStackerDialog(QDialog):
+    """
+    Dedicated stacking UI (AutoStakkert-like direction):
+    - Keeps viewer separate from stacking.
+    - V1: track mode, keep %, uses ROI + optional surface anchor from viewer.
+    - Later: alignment points (manual/auto), quality graph, drizzle, etc.
+    """
+
+    # Main app can connect this to "push to new view"
+    stackProduced = pyqtSignal(object, object)  # out(np.ndarray), diag(dict)
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        parent=None,
+        *,
+        main,
+        source_doc=None,
+        ser_path: Optional[str] = None,   # ✅ typed + default
+        source: Optional[SourceSpec] = None,
+        roi=None,
+        track_mode: str = "planetary",
+        surface_anchor=None,
+        debayer: bool = True,
+        keep_percent: float = 20.0,
+        bayer_pattern: Optional[str] = None,
+    ):
+        super().__init__(parent)
+        self.setWindowTitle("Planetary Stacker - Beta")
+        self.setWindowFlag(Qt.WindowType.Window, True)
+        self.setWindowModality(Qt.WindowModality.NonModal)
+        self.setModal(False)
+        self._bayer_pattern = bayer_pattern
+        self._keep_mask = None  # np.ndarray bool shape (N,) or None
+        # ---- Normalize inputs ------------------------------------------------
+        # If caller provided only `source`, treat string-source as ser_path too.
+        if source is None:
+            source = ser_path
+
+        # If source is a single path string and ser_path is missing, fill it.
+        if ser_path is None and isinstance(source, str) and source:
+            ser_path = source
+
+        if source is None:
+            raise ValueError("SERStackerDialog requires source (path or list of paths).")
+
+        self._main = main
+        self._source = source
+        self._source_doc = source_doc
+        self.setMinimumWidth(980)     # or 1024 if you want it beefier
+        self.resize(1040, 720)        # initial size (width, height)
+        # IMPORTANT: now _ser_path is never empty for the common SER case
+        self._ser_path = ser_path
+
+        self._track_mode = track_mode
+        self._roi = roi
+        self._surface_anchor = surface_anchor
+        self._debayer = bool(debayer)
+        self._keep_percent = float(keep_percent)
+
+        self._analysis = None
+        self._worker_analyze = None
+        self._worker = None
+        self._last_out = None
+        self._last_diag = None
+        try:
+            if isinstance(self._source, (list, tuple)):
+                self._append_log(f"Source: sequence ({len(self._source)} frames)  first={self._source[0]}")
+            else:
+                self._append_log(f"Source: {self._source}")
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
+        self._build_ui()
+
+        # defaults
+        self.cmb_track.setCurrentText(
+            "Planetary" if track_mode == "planetary" else ("Surface" if track_mode == "surface" else "Off")
+        )
+        self.spin_keep.setValue(float(keep_percent))
+        self.chk_debayer.setChecked(bool(debayer))
+        self._update_anchor_warning()
+        try:
+            if isinstance(self._source, (list, tuple)):
+                self._append_log(f"Source: sequence ({len(self._source)} frames)")
+            else:
+                self._append_log(f"Source: {self._source}")
+        except Exception:
+            self._append_log("Source: (unknown)")
+        self._append_log(f"ROI: {roi if roi is not None else '(full frame)'}")
+        if track_mode == "surface":
+            self._append_log(f"Surface anchor (ROI-space): {surface_anchor}")
+
+    # ---------------- UI ----------------
+    def _build_ui(self):
+        # ----- Dialog layout -----
+        outer = QVBoxLayout(self)
+        outer.setContentsMargins(10, 10, 10, 10)
+        outer.setSpacing(8)
+
+        # Split into two columns so we don't exceed monitor height:
+        # Left: settings/analyze/actions/progress
+        # Right: quality graph + log
+        cols = QHBoxLayout()
+        cols.setSpacing(10)
+        outer.addLayout(cols, 1)
+
+        left = QVBoxLayout()
+        left.setSpacing(8)
+        right = QVBoxLayout()
+        right.setSpacing(8)
+
+        cols.addLayout(left, 0)
+        cols.addLayout(right, 1)
+
+        # =========================
+        # LEFT COLUMN
+        # =========================
+
+        # --- Stack Settings ---
+        gb = QGroupBox("Stack Settings", self)
+        form = QFormLayout(gb)
+
+        self.cmb_track = QComboBox(self)
+        self.cmb_track.addItems(["Planetary", "Surface", "Off"])
+
+        self.spin_keep = QDoubleSpinBox(self)
+        self.spin_keep.setRange(0.1, 100.0)
+        self.spin_keep.setDecimals(1)
+        self.spin_keep.setSingleStep(1.0)
+        self.spin_keep.setValue(20.0)
+
+        self.chk_debayer = QCheckBox("Debayer (Bayer SER)", self)
+        self.chk_debayer.setChecked(True)
+
+        self.lbl_anchor = QLabel("", self)
+        self.lbl_anchor.setWordWrap(True)
+
+        form.addRow("Tracking", self.cmb_track)
+        form.addRow("Keep %", self.spin_keep)
+        form.addRow("", self.chk_debayer)
+        form.addRow("Surface anchor", self.lbl_anchor)
+
+        left.addWidget(gb, 0)
+
+        # --- Drizzle ---
+        gbD = QGroupBox("Drizzle", self)
+        fD = QFormLayout(gbD)
+
+        self.spin_pixfrac = QDoubleSpinBox(self)
+        self.spin_pixfrac.setRange(0.30, 1.00)
+        self.spin_pixfrac.setDecimals(2)
+        self.spin_pixfrac.setSingleStep(0.05)
+        self.spin_pixfrac.setValue(0.80)
+
+        self.cmb_kernel = QComboBox(self)
+        self.cmb_kernel.addItems(["Gaussian", "Circle", "Square"])
+
+        self.spin_sigma = QDoubleSpinBox(self)
+        self.spin_sigma.setRange(0.00, 10.00)
+        self.spin_sigma.setDecimals(2)
+        self.spin_sigma.setSingleStep(0.05)
+        self.spin_sigma.setValue(0.00)   # 0 = auto
+        self.spin_sigma.setToolTip("Gaussian sigma in output pixels (0 = auto from pixfrac)")
+
+        # scale row: combo + info button in same row
+        scale_row = QHBoxLayout()
+        scale_row.setContentsMargins(0, 0, 0, 0)
+
+        self.cmb_drizzle = QComboBox(self)
+        self.cmb_drizzle.addItems(["Off (1x)", "1.5x", "2x"])
+
+        self.btn_drizzle_info = QToolButton(self)
+        self.btn_drizzle_info.setText("?")
+        self.btn_drizzle_info.setToolTip("Drizzle info")
+        self.btn_drizzle_info.setFixedSize(22, 22)
+
+        scale_row.addWidget(self.cmb_drizzle, 1)
+        scale_row.addWidget(self.btn_drizzle_info, 0)
+
+        scale_row_w = QWidget(self)
+        scale_row_w.setLayout(scale_row)
+
+        fD.addRow("Scale", scale_row_w)
+        fD.addRow("Pixfrac", self.spin_pixfrac)
+        fD.addRow("Kernel", self.cmb_kernel)
+        fD.addRow("Sigma", self.spin_sigma)
+
+        def _sync_drizzle_ui():
+            t = self.cmb_drizzle.currentText()
+            off = "Off" in t
+            self.spin_pixfrac.setEnabled(not off)
+            self.cmb_kernel.setEnabled(not off)
+
+            k = self.cmb_kernel.currentText().lower()
+            is_gauss = ("gaussian" in k)
+            self.spin_sigma.setEnabled((not off) and is_gauss)
+
+            # sensible defaults when enabling drizzle
+            if off:
+                return
+            if "1.5" in t:
+                if abs(self.spin_pixfrac.value() - 0.80) < 1e-6 or self.spin_pixfrac.value() in (0.70,):
+                    self.spin_pixfrac.setValue(0.80)
+            elif "2" in t:
+                if abs(self.spin_pixfrac.value() - 0.70) < 1e-6 or self.spin_pixfrac.value() in (0.80,):
+                    self.spin_pixfrac.setValue(0.70)
+
+        self.cmb_drizzle.currentIndexChanged.connect(lambda _=None: _sync_drizzle_ui())
+        self.cmb_kernel.currentIndexChanged.connect(lambda _=None: _sync_drizzle_ui())
+        _sync_drizzle_ui()
+
+        def _show_drizzle_info():
+            QMessageBox.information(
+                self,
+                "Drizzle Info",
+                "Drizzle increases output resolution by resampling and re-depositing pixels.\n\n"
+                "Compute cost:\n"
+                "• 1.5× drizzle ≈ 225% compute (2.25×)\n"
+                "• 2× drizzle ≈ 400% compute (4×)\n\n"
+                "Pixfrac (drop shrink):\n"
+                "• Controls how large each input pixel’s “drop” is in the output grid.\n"
+                "• Lower pixfrac = tighter drops (sharper, but can create gaps/noise).\n"
+                "• Higher pixfrac = smoother coverage (less noise, slightly softer).\n\n"
+                "When drizzle helps:\n"
+                "• Best when you are under-sampled and you have good alignment / many frames.\n"
+                "• Helps most with stable seeing and lots of usable frames.\n\n"
+                "When drizzle may NOT help:\n"
+                "• If you’re already well-sampled (common around f/10–f/20 depending on pixel size),\n"
+                "  gains can be minimal.\n"
+                "• If seeing is very poor, drizzle often just magnifies blur/noise.\n\n"
+                "Tip: Start with 1.5× and pixfrac ~0.8. If coverage looks sparse/noisy, increase pixfrac."
+            )
+
+        self.btn_drizzle_info.clicked.connect(_show_drizzle_info)
+
+        left.addWidget(gbD, 0)
+
+        # --- Analyze settings (no graph in left column anymore) ---
+        gbA = QGroupBox("Analyze", self)
+        fA = QFormLayout(gbA)
+
+        self.cmb_ref = QComboBox(self)
+        self.cmb_ref.addItems(["Best frame", "Best stack (N)"])
+
+        self.spin_refN = QSpinBox(self)
+        self.spin_refN.setRange(2, 200)
+        self.spin_refN.setValue(10)
+
+        self.spin_ap_min = QDoubleSpinBox(self)
+        self.spin_ap_min.setRange(0.0, 1.0)
+        self.spin_ap_min.setDecimals(3)
+        self.spin_ap_min.setSingleStep(0.005)
+        self.spin_ap_min.setValue(0.03)
+        fA.addRow("AP min mean (0..1)", self.spin_ap_min)
+
+        self.btn_edit_aps = QPushButton("(2) Edit APs…", self)
+        self.btn_edit_aps.setEnabled(False)
+        fA.addRow("", self.btn_edit_aps)
+
+        self.spin_ap_size = QSpinBox(self)
+        self.spin_ap_size.setRange(16, 256)
+        self.spin_ap_size.setSingleStep(8)
+        self.spin_ap_size.setValue(64)
+
+        self.spin_ap_spacing = QSpinBox(self)
+        self.spin_ap_spacing.setRange(8, 256)
+        self.spin_ap_spacing.setSingleStep(8)
+        self.spin_ap_spacing.setValue(48)
+
+        fA.addRow("Reference", self.cmb_ref)
+        fA.addRow("Ref stack N", self.spin_refN)
+
+        self.cmb_ap_scale = QComboBox(self)
+        self.cmb_ap_scale.addItems(["Single", "Multi-scale (2× / 1× / ½×)"])
+        fA.addRow("AP scale", self.cmb_ap_scale)
+
+        self.chk_ssd_bruteforce = QCheckBox("SSD refine: brute force (slower, can rescue tough data)", self)
+        self.chk_ssd_bruteforce.setChecked(False)
+        fA.addRow("", self.chk_ssd_bruteforce)
+
+        fA.addRow("AP size (px)", self.spin_ap_size)
+        fA.addRow("AP spacing (px)", self.spin_ap_spacing)
+
+        left.addWidget(gbA, 0)
+
+        # --- Action buttons ---
+        row = QHBoxLayout()
+        self.btn_analyze = QPushButton("(1) Analyze", self)
+        self.btn_analyze.setEnabled(True)
+        self.btn_blink = QPushButton("(3) Blink Keepers", self)   # ✅ new
+        self.btn_stack = QPushButton("(4) Stack Now", self)
+        self.btn_close = QPushButton("Close", self)
+
+        row.addWidget(self.btn_analyze)
+        row.addStretch(1)
+        row.addWidget(self.btn_blink) 
+        row.addStretch(1)
+        row.addWidget(self.btn_stack)
+        row.addWidget(self.btn_close)
+
+        left.addLayout(row, 0)
+
+        # --- Progress ---
+        self.prog = QProgressBar(self)
+        self.prog.setRange(0, 0)
+        self.prog.setVisible(False)
+        left.addWidget(self.prog, 0)
+
+        self.lbl_prog = QLabel("", self)
+        self.lbl_prog.setStyleSheet("color:#aaa;")
+        self.lbl_prog.setVisible(False)
+        left.addWidget(self.lbl_prog, 0)
+
+        left.addStretch(1)
+
+        # =========================
+        # RIGHT COLUMN
+        # =========================
+
+        # --- Quality Graph ---
+        gbQ = QGroupBox("Quality", self)
+        vQ = QVBoxLayout(gbQ)
+        vQ.setContentsMargins(8, 8, 8, 8)
+        vQ.setSpacing(6)
+
+        self.graph = QualityGraph(self)
+        self.graph.setMinimumHeight(180)
+        self.graph.setMinimumWidth(480)  # keeps the right column from scrunching
+
+        # small hint under the graph
+        self.lbl_graph_hint = QLabel("Tip: click the graph to set Keep cutoff.", self)
+        self.lbl_graph_hint.setStyleSheet("color:#888; font-size:11px;")
+        self.lbl_graph_hint.setWordWrap(True)
+
+        vQ.addWidget(self.graph, 1)
+        vQ.addWidget(self.lbl_graph_hint, 0)
+
+        right.addWidget(gbQ, 1)
+
+        # --- Log ---
+        gbL = QGroupBox("Log", self)
+        vL = QVBoxLayout(gbL)
+        vL.setContentsMargins(8, 8, 8, 8)
+
+        self.log = QTextEdit(self)
+        self.log.setReadOnly(True)
+        self.log.setMinimumHeight(140)
+        self.log.setPlaceholderText("Log…")
+
+        vL.addWidget(self.log, 1)
+        right.addWidget(gbL, 1)
+
+        # =========================
+        # Signals / wiring
+        # =========================
+
+        self.btn_close.clicked.connect(self.close)
+        self.btn_stack.clicked.connect(self._start_stack)
+        self.btn_blink.clicked.connect(self._blink_keepers)
+        self.cmb_track.currentIndexChanged.connect(self._update_anchor_warning)
+        self.btn_analyze.clicked.connect(self._start_analyze)
+        self.btn_edit_aps.clicked.connect(self._edit_aps)
+        self.spin_keep.valueChanged.connect(self._on_keep_changed)
+
+        # Keep % edits update the cutoff line
+        self.spin_keep.valueChanged.connect(self._update_graph_cutoff)
+
+        # Clicking on the graph updates Keep %
+        def _on_graph_keep_changed(k: int, total: int):
+            total = max(1, int(total))
+            k = max(1, min(total, int(k)))
+            pct = 100.0 * float(k) / float(total)
+
+            block = self.spin_keep.blockSignals(True)
+            try:
+                self.spin_keep.setValue(float(pct))
+            finally:
+                self.spin_keep.blockSignals(block)
+
+            # update graph line (using current analysis ordering)
+            self._update_graph_cutoff()
+            self._append_log(f"Keep set from graph: {pct:.1f}% ({k}/{total})")
+
+        self.graph.keepChanged.connect(_on_graph_keep_changed)
+
+    # ---------------- helpers ----------------
+    def _edit_aps(self):
+        if self._analysis is None:
+            return
+
+        try:
+            dlg = APEditorDialog(
+                self,
+                ref_img01=self._analysis.ref_image,
+                ap_size=int(self.spin_ap_size.value()),
+                ap_spacing=int(self.spin_ap_spacing.value()),
+                ap_min_mean=float(self.spin_ap_min.value()),
+                initial_centers=getattr(self._analysis, "ap_centers", None),
+            )
+            if dlg.exec() == QDialog.DialogCode.Accepted:
+                centers = dlg.ap_centers()
+                self._analysis.ap_centers = centers
+
+                # ✅ pull size/spacing changes from the editor back into the main UI
+                try:
+                    self.spin_ap_size.setValue(int(dlg.ap_size()))
+                    self.spin_ap_spacing.setValue(int(dlg.ap_spacing()))
+                    self.spin_ap_min.setValue(float(dlg.ap_min_mean()))
+                except Exception:
+                    pass
+
+                self._append_log(
+                    f"APs set: {int(centers.shape[0])} points   "
+                    f"(size={int(self.spin_ap_size.value())}, spacing={int(self.spin_ap_spacing.value())})"
+                )
+
+                # Recompute alignment only (no full analyze)
+                cfg = self._make_cfg()
+
+                self.lbl_prog.setVisible(True)
+                self.prog.setVisible(True)
+                self.prog.setRange(0, 100)
+                self.prog.setValue(0)
+                self.lbl_prog.setText("Re-aligning with APs…")
+                self.btn_stack.setEnabled(False)
+                self.btn_analyze.setEnabled(False)
+                self.btn_edit_aps.setEnabled(False)
+
+                self._worker_realign = _ReAlignWorker(cfg, self._analysis, debayer=bool(self.chk_debayer.isChecked()), to_rgb=False)
+                self._worker_realign.progress.connect(self._on_analyze_progress)  # reuse progress UI
+                self._worker_realign.finished_ok.connect(self._on_realign_ok)
+                self._worker_realign.failed.connect(self._on_analyze_fail)
+                self._worker_realign.start()
+            else:
+                self._append_log("AP edit cancelled.")
+        except Exception as e:
+            tb = traceback.format_exc()
+            QMessageBox.critical(self, "AP Editor Error", f"{e}\n\n{tb}")
+            self._append_log(f"AP editor failed: {e}")
+            self._append_log(tb)
+
+    def _on_realign_ok(self, ar: AnalyzeResult):
+        self._analysis = ar
+
+        self.prog.setVisible(False)
+        self.lbl_prog.setVisible(False)
+
+        self.btn_stack.setEnabled(True)
+        self.btn_analyze.setEnabled(True)
+        self.btn_edit_aps.setEnabled(True)
+        self.btn_close.setEnabled(True)
+
+        self._append_log("Re-align done (dx/dy/conf updated from APs).")
+
+
+
+    def _append_log(self, s: str):
+        try:
+            self.log.append(s)
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
+    def _track_mode_value(self) -> str:
+        t = self.cmb_track.currentText().strip().lower()
+        if t.startswith("planet"):
+            return "planetary"
+        if t.startswith("surface"):
+            return "surface"
+        return "off"
+
+    def _update_anchor_warning(self):
+        mode = self._track_mode_value()
+        if mode != "surface":
+            self.lbl_anchor.setText("(not used)")
+            self.lbl_anchor.setStyleSheet("color:#888;")
+            return
+
+        if self._surface_anchor is None:
+            self.lbl_anchor.setText("REQUIRED (set in SER Viewer with Ctrl+Shift+drag)")
+            self.lbl_anchor.setStyleSheet("color:#c66;")
+            return
+
+        x, y, w, h = [int(v) for v in self._surface_anchor]
+
+        # Always show ROI-space (that’s what the tracker uses)
+        txt = f"✅ ROI-space: x={x}, y={y}, w={w}, h={h}"
+
+        # If an ROI is set, also show full-frame coords for sanity/debug
+        if self._roi is not None:
+            rx, ry, rw, rh = [int(v) for v in self._roi]
+            fx = rx + x
+            fy = ry + y
+            txt += f"   |   Full-frame: x={fx}, y={fy}, w={w}, h={h}"
+
+        self.lbl_anchor.setText(txt)
+        self.lbl_anchor.setStyleSheet("color:#4a4;")
+
+
+    # ---------------- actions ----------------
+    def _start_analyze(self):
+        mode = self._track_mode_value()
+        if mode == "surface" and self._surface_anchor is None:
+            self._append_log("Surface mode requires an anchor. Set it in the viewer (Ctrl+Shift+drag).")
+            return
+
+        ref_mode = "best_stack" if self.cmb_ref.currentText().lower().startswith("best stack") else "best_frame"
+        refN = int(self.spin_refN.value()) if ref_mode == "best_stack" else 1
+
+        cfg = self._make_cfg()
+
+        self.btn_analyze.setEnabled(False)
+        self.btn_stack.setEnabled(False)
+        self.btn_close.setEnabled(False)
+        self.lbl_prog.setVisible(True)
+        self.lbl_prog.setText("Analyzing…")
+        self.prog.setVisible(True)
+        self.prog.setRange(0, 100)
+        self.prog.setValue(0)
+
+        self._worker_analyze = _AnalyzeWorker(
+            cfg,
+            debayer=bool(self.chk_debayer.isChecked()),
+            to_rgb=False,
+            ref_mode=ref_mode,
+            ref_count=refN,
+        )
+        self._worker_analyze.finished_ok.connect(self._on_analyze_ok)
+        self._worker_analyze.failed.connect(self._on_analyze_fail)
+        self._worker_analyze.progress.connect(self._on_analyze_progress)
+        self._worker_analyze.start()
+
+
+    def _on_analyze_progress(self, done: int, total: int, phase: str):
+        total = max(1, int(total))
+        done = max(0, min(total, int(done)))
+        pct = int(round(100.0 * done / total))
+        self.prog.setRange(0, 100)
+        self.prog.setValue(pct)
+        self.lbl_prog.setText(f"{phase}: {done}/{total} ({pct}%)")
+
+
+    def _on_analyze_ok(self, ar: AnalyzeResult):
+        self._analysis = ar
+
+        self.prog.setVisible(False)
+        self.lbl_prog.setVisible(False)
+
+        self.btn_analyze.setEnabled(True)
+        self.btn_stack.setEnabled(True)
+        self.btn_blink.setEnabled(True)
+        self.btn_close.setEnabled(True)
+
+        self._append_log(f"Analyze done. frames={ar.frames_total}  track={ar.track_mode}")
+        self._append_log(f"Ref: {ar.ref_mode} (N={ar.ref_count})")
+
+        # update graph (time-order) + cutoff marker based on keep%
+        k = int(round(ar.frames_total * (float(self.spin_keep.value()) / 100.0)))
+        k = max(1, min(ar.frames_total, k))
+        q_sorted = ar.quality[ar.order]
+        self.graph.set_data(q_sorted, keep_k=k)
+        self.btn_edit_aps.setEnabled(True)
+
+    def _on_analyze_fail(self, msg: str):
+        self.prog.setVisible(False)
+        self.lbl_prog.setVisible(False)
+
+        self.btn_analyze.setEnabled(True)
+        had_analysis = self._analysis is not None and getattr(self._analysis, "ref_image", None) is not None
+        self.btn_stack.setEnabled(bool(had_analysis))
+        self.btn_edit_aps.setEnabled(bool(had_analysis))
+        self.btn_close.setEnabled(True)
+
+        self._append_log("ANALYZE FAILED:")
+        self._append_log(msg)
+
+    def _update_graph_cutoff(self):
+        if self._analysis is None:
+            return
+        n = int(self._analysis.frames_total)
+        k = int(round(n * (float(self.spin_keep.value()) / 100.0)))
+        k = max(1, min(n, k))
+        q_sorted = self._analysis.quality[self._analysis.order]
+        self.graph.set_data(q_sorted, keep_k=k)
+
+    def _blink_keepers(self):
+        if self._analysis is None:
+            return
+
+        N = int(self._analysis.frames_total)
+        keep_k = int(round(N * (float(self.spin_keep.value()) / 100.0)))
+        keep_k = max(1, min(N, keep_k))
+
+        cfg = self._make_cfg()
+        cfg.keep_mask = getattr(cfg, "keep_mask", None)
+
+        try:
+            dlg = BlinkKeepersDialog(
+                self,
+                cfg=cfg,
+                analysis=self._analysis,
+                debayer=bool(self.chk_debayer.isChecked()),
+                to_rgb=False,
+                keep_k=keep_k,
+            )
+            if dlg.exec() == QDialog.DialogCode.Accepted:
+                km = dlg.keep_mask_all_frames()
+                self._keep_mask = km
+
+                # log stats
+                kept = int(np.count_nonzero(km))
+                self._append_log(f"Blink Keepers: kept {kept}/{N} after manual rejects.")
+            else:
+                self._append_log("Blink Keepers cancelled (no changes).")
+        except Exception as e:
+            tb = traceback.format_exc()
+            QMessageBox.critical(self, "Blink Keepers Error", f"{e}\n\n{tb}")
+            self._append_log(f"Blink Keepers failed: {e}")
+            self._append_log(tb)
+
+
+    def _make_cfg(self) -> SERStackConfig:
+        scale_text = self.cmb_drizzle.currentText()
+        if "1.5" in scale_text:
+            drizzle_scale = 1.5
+        elif "2" in scale_text:
+            drizzle_scale = 2.0
+        else:
+            drizzle_scale = 1.0
+
+        drizzle_kernel = self.cmb_kernel.currentText().strip().lower()  # gaussian/circle/square
+
+        return SERStackConfig(
+            source=self._source,
+            roi=self._roi,
+            track_mode=self._track_mode_value(),
+            surface_anchor=self._surface_anchor,
+            keep_percent=float(self.spin_keep.value()),
+            bayer_pattern=self._bayer_pattern,
+            keep_mask=getattr(self, "_keep_mask", None), 
+
+            ap_size=int(self.spin_ap_size.value()),
+            ap_spacing=int(self.spin_ap_spacing.value()),
+            ap_min_mean=float(self.spin_ap_min.value()),
+            ap_multiscale=(self.cmb_ap_scale.currentIndex() == 1),
+            ssd_refine_bruteforce=bool(
+                getattr(self, "chk_ssd_bruteforce", None) and self.chk_ssd_bruteforce.isChecked()
+            ),
+
+            # ✅ drizzle
+            drizzle_scale=float(drizzle_scale),
+            drizzle_pixfrac=float(self.spin_pixfrac.value()),
+            drizzle_kernel=str(drizzle_kernel),
+            drizzle_sigma=float(self.spin_sigma.value()),
+        )
+
+    def _on_keep_changed(self, _v):
+        self._keep_mask = None
+
+    def _start_stack(self):
+        mode = self._track_mode_value()
+        if mode == "surface" and self._surface_anchor is None:
+            self._append_log("Surface mode requires an anchor. Set it in the viewer (Ctrl+Shift+drag).")
+            return
+
+        cfg = self._make_cfg()
+        cfg.keep_mask = self._keep_mask
+        debayer = bool(self.chk_debayer.isChecked())
+
+        self.btn_stack.setEnabled(False)
+        self.btn_close.setEnabled(False)
+        self.btn_analyze.setEnabled(False)
+        self.btn_edit_aps.setEnabled(False)
+        scale_text = self.cmb_drizzle.currentText()
+        if "1.5" in scale_text:
+            drizzle_scale = 1.5
+        elif "2" in scale_text:
+            drizzle_scale = 2.0
+        else:
+            drizzle_scale = 1.0
+
+        drizzle_kernel = self.cmb_kernel.currentText().strip().lower()  # "gaussian"/"circle"/"square"
+        drizzle_pixfrac = float(self.spin_pixfrac.value())
+        drizzle_sigma = float(self.spin_sigma.value())
+        self.lbl_prog.setVisible(True)
+        self.prog.setVisible(True)
+        self.prog.setRange(0, 100)
+        self.prog.setValue(0)
+        self.lbl_prog.setText("Stack: 0%")
+
+        self._append_log("Stacking...")
+
+        self._worker = _StackWorker(cfg, analysis=self._analysis, debayer=debayer, to_rgb=False)
+        self._worker.progress.connect(self._on_analyze_progress)   # ✅ reuse your progress handler
+        self._worker.finished_ok.connect(self._on_stack_ok)
+        self._worker.failed.connect(self._on_stack_fail)
+        self._worker.start()
+
+    def _on_stack_ok(self, out, diag):
+        self._last_out = out
+        self._last_diag = diag
+
+        self.prog.setVisible(False)
+        self.lbl_prog.setVisible(False)
+
+        self.btn_stack.setEnabled(True)
+        self.btn_close.setEnabled(True)
+        self.btn_analyze.setEnabled(True)
+        self.btn_edit_aps.setEnabled(True)
+
+        self._append_log(f"Done. Kept {diag.get('frames_kept')} / {diag.get('frames_total')}")
+        self._append_log(f"Track: {diag.get('track_mode')}  ROI: {diag.get('roi_used')}")
+
+        # ✅ Create the new stacked document (GUI thread)
+        newdoc = _push_as_new_doc(
+            self._main,
+            self._source_doc,
+            out,
+            title_suffix="_stack",
+            source="Planetary Stacker",
+            source_path=self._source,
+        )
+
+        # Optional: stash diag on the document metadata (handy later)
+        if newdoc is not None:
+            try:
+                md = getattr(newdoc, "metadata", None)
+                if md is None:
+                    md = {}
+                    setattr(newdoc, "metadata", md)
+                md["ser_stack_diag"] = diag
+            except Exception:
+                pass
+
+        # Keep emitting too (so other callers can hook it)
+        self.stackProduced.emit(out, diag)
+
+
+    def _on_stack_fail(self, msg: str):
+        self.prog.setVisible(False)
+        self.btn_stack.setEnabled(True)
+        self.btn_close.setEnabled(True)
+        self.btn_analyze.setEnabled(True)
+        self._append_log("FAILED:")
+        self._append_log(msg)
+
+class BlinkKeepersDialog(QDialog):
+    """
+    Blink through the frames currently selected to keep, allow user to reject any.
+    Returns a keep_mask (bool) for ALL frames, True=keep.
+    """
+    def __init__(self, parent=None, *, cfg: SERStackConfig, analysis: AnalyzeResult,
+                 debayer: bool, to_rgb: bool, keep_k: int):
+        super().__init__(parent)
+        self.setWindowTitle("Blink Keepers")
+        self.resize(1000, 750)
+        self.setFocusPolicy(Qt.FocusPolicy.StrongFocus)
+        self.setFocus()  # so keypress works immediately
+        self.cfg = cfg
+        self.analysis = analysis
+        self.debayer = bool(debayer)
+        self.to_rgb = bool(to_rgb)
+
+        self.N = int(analysis.frames_total)
+        keep_k = max(1, min(self.N, int(keep_k)))
+
+        # keeper frame indices in original frame space
+        self.keepers = np.asarray(analysis.order[:keep_k], dtype=np.int32)
+
+        # rejection only over the keeper list
+        self.rejected = np.zeros((self.keepers.size,), dtype=bool)
+
+        # ---- UI ----
+        outer = QVBoxLayout(self)
+        outer.setContentsMargins(10, 10, 10, 10)
+        outer.setSpacing(8)
+
+        self.lbl = QLabel(self)
+        self.lbl.setAlignment(Qt.AlignmentFlag.AlignCenter)
+        self.lbl.setStyleSheet("background:#111;")
+        self.lbl.setMinimumHeight(480)
+        outer.addWidget(self.lbl, 1)
+        # --- Instructions / shortcuts ---
+        self.lbl_help = QLabel(self)
+        self.lbl_help.setWordWrap(True)
+        self.lbl_help.setStyleSheet(
+            "color:#9aa; background:#151515; border:1px solid #2a2a2a;"
+            "border-radius:6px; padding:6px; font-size:11px;"
+        )
+        self.lbl_help.setText(
+            "Shortcuts: "
+            "←/→ (or ↑/↓) = Prev/Next   |   PgUp/PgDn = Prev/Next\n"
+            "R or Space = Toggle Reject + Next   |   Backspace = Toggle Reject + Prev\n"
+            "Esc = Cancel   |   Enter = OK"
+        )
+        outer.addWidget(self.lbl_help, 0)
+        info_row = QHBoxLayout()
+        self.lbl_info = QLabel("", self)
+        self.lbl_info.setStyleSheet("color:#bbb;")
+        self.lbl_info.setWordWrap(True)
+        info_row.addWidget(self.lbl_info, 1)
+
+        self.btn_toggle = QPushButton("Reject", self)
+        self.btn_toggle.setCheckable(True)
+        info_row.addWidget(self.btn_toggle, 0)
+
+        outer.addLayout(info_row)
+
+        nav = QHBoxLayout()
+        self.btn_prev = QPushButton("◀ Prev", self)
+        self.btn_next = QPushButton("Next ▶", self)
+
+        self.sld = QSlider(Qt.Orientation.Horizontal, self)
+        self.sld.setRange(0, max(0, self.keepers.size - 1))
+        self.sld.setValue(0)
+
+        self.lbl_pos = QLabel("", self)
+        self.lbl_pos.setStyleSheet("color:#aaa; min-width:90px;")
+
+        nav.addWidget(self.btn_prev)
+        nav.addWidget(self.sld, 1)
+        nav.addWidget(self.btn_next)
+        nav.addWidget(self.lbl_pos)
+        outer.addLayout(nav)
+
+        btns = QHBoxLayout()
+        self.btn_ok = QPushButton("OK", self)
+        self.btn_cancel = QPushButton("Cancel", self)
+        btns.addStretch(1)
+        btns.addWidget(self.btn_ok)
+        btns.addWidget(self.btn_cancel)
+        outer.addLayout(btns)
+
+        # ---- signals ----
+        self.btn_cancel.clicked.connect(self.reject)
+        self.btn_ok.clicked.connect(self.accept)
+        self.btn_prev.clicked.connect(lambda: self._step(-1))
+        self.btn_next.clicked.connect(lambda: self._step(+1))
+        self.sld.valueChanged.connect(self._show_index)
+        self.btn_toggle.clicked.connect(lambda: self._toggle_reject_and_advance(+1))
+
+        # ---- load source ----
+        from setiastro.saspro.imageops.serloader import open_planetary_source
+        self.src = open_planetary_source(
+            self.cfg.source,
+            cache_items=20,
+        )
+        self._debayer = bool(debayer)
+        self._bayer_pattern = getattr(self.cfg, "bayer_pattern", None)
+        self._force_rgb = True
+        self.lbl.setFocusPolicy(Qt.FocusPolicy.NoFocus)
+        self.sld.setFocusPolicy(Qt.FocusPolicy.NoFocus)
+        self.btn_prev.setFocusPolicy(Qt.FocusPolicy.NoFocus)
+        self.btn_next.setFocusPolicy(Qt.FocusPolicy.NoFocus)
+        self.btn_toggle.setFocusPolicy(Qt.FocusPolicy.NoFocus)
+        self._show_index(0)
+
+    def _toggle_reject_at(self, idx: int):
+        if 0 <= idx < self.rejected.size:
+            self.rejected[idx] = ~self.rejected[idx]
+            self._update_labels()
+
+    def _toggle_reject_and_advance(self, step: int = +1):
+        i = int(self.sld.value())
+        if self.keepers.size <= 0:
+            return
+
+        self._toggle_reject_at(i)
+
+        # advance (clamped)
+        j = i + int(step)
+        j = max(0, min(int(self.keepers.size) - 1, j))
+        self.sld.setValue(j)
+
+    def keyPressEvent(self, e):
+        k = e.key()
+        mods = e.modifiers()
+
+        # ignore if user is holding Ctrl/Alt/Meta (don’t fight standard shortcuts)
+        if mods & (Qt.KeyboardModifier.ControlModifier |
+                Qt.KeyboardModifier.AltModifier |
+                Qt.KeyboardModifier.MetaModifier):
+            super().keyPressEvent(e)
+            return
+
+        if k in (Qt.Key.Key_Right, Qt.Key.Key_Down, Qt.Key.Key_PageDown):
+            self._step(+1)
+            e.accept()
+            return
+
+        if k in (Qt.Key.Key_Left, Qt.Key.Key_Up, Qt.Key.Key_PageUp):
+            self._step(-1)
+            e.accept()
+            return
+
+        # R toggles reject and moves to next
+        if k == Qt.Key.Key_R:
+            self._toggle_reject_and_advance(+1)
+            e.accept()
+            return
+
+        # Space does the same (nice for rapid triage)
+        if k == Qt.Key.Key_Space:
+            self._toggle_reject_and_advance(+1)
+            e.accept()
+            return
+
+        # Optional: backspace toggles and moves back
+        if k == Qt.Key.Key_Backspace:
+            self._toggle_reject_and_advance(-1)
+            e.accept()
+            return
+        if k == Qt.Key.Key_Escape:
+            self.reject()
+            e.accept()
+            return
+        if k in (Qt.Key.Key_Return, Qt.Key.Key_Enter):
+            self.accept()
+            e.accept()
+            return
+        super().keyPressEvent(e)
+
+
+    def _step(self, d: int):
+        i = int(self.sld.value()) + int(d)
+        i = max(0, min(int(self.keepers.size) - 1, i))
+        self.sld.setValue(i)
+
+    def _toggle_reject_current(self, checked: bool):
+        i = int(self.sld.value())
+        if 0 <= i < self.rejected.size:
+            self.rejected[i] = bool(checked)
+            self._update_labels()
+
+    def _update_labels(self):
+        i = int(self.sld.value())
+        fi = int(self.keepers[i]) if self.keepers.size else 0
+        q = float(self.analysis.quality[fi]) if self.analysis.quality is not None else 0.0
+
+        is_rej = bool(self.rejected[i]) if self.rejected.size else False
+
+        self.lbl_pos.setText(f"{i+1}/{int(self.keepers.size)}")
+        self.lbl_info.setText(
+            f"Keeper #{i+1}  |  Frame index: {fi}  |  Quality: {q:.6g}  |  "
+            f"{'REJECTED' if is_rej else 'KEEP'}"
+        )
+
+        # ✅ colorize text when rejected
+        if is_rej:
+            self.lbl_info.setStyleSheet("color:#f66; font-weight:600;")   # red
+            self.lbl_pos.setStyleSheet("color:#f66; min-width:90px;")
+            # optional: make the button look “danger”
+            self.btn_toggle.setStyleSheet("background:#3a1111; color:#f66;")
+        else:
+            self.lbl_info.setStyleSheet("color:#bbb;")
+            self.lbl_pos.setStyleSheet("color:#aaa; min-width:90px;")
+            self.btn_toggle.setStyleSheet("")  # back to default
+
+        block = self.btn_toggle.blockSignals(True)
+        try:
+            self.btn_toggle.setChecked(is_rej)
+            self.btn_toggle.setText("Un-reject" if is_rej else "Reject")
+        finally:
+            self.btn_toggle.blockSignals(block)
+
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def _disp_u8(mono01: np.ndarray) -> np.ndarray:
+        mono = np.asarray(mono01, dtype=np.float32)
+        mono = np.clip(mono, 0.0, 1.0)
+        lo = float(np.percentile(mono, 1.0))
+        hi = float(np.percentile(mono, 99.5))
+        if hi <= lo + 1e-8:
+            hi = lo + 1e-3
+        v = (mono - lo) / (hi - lo)
+        v = np.clip(v, 0.0, 1.0)
+        return (v * 255.0 + 0.5).astype(np.uint8)
+
+    def _show_index(self, i: int):
+        if self.keepers.size == 0:
+            return
+        i = int(max(0, min(int(self.keepers.size) - 1, int(i))))
+        fi = int(self.keepers[i])
+
+        roi = getattr(self.cfg, "roi", None)
+        img = self.src.get_frame(
+            fi,
+            roi=roi,
+            debayer=bool(self._debayer),
+            to_float01=True,
+            force_rgb=bool(self._force_rgb),
+            bayer_pattern=getattr(self, "_bayer_pattern", None),
+        ).astype(np.float32, copy=False)
+
+        # ✅ apply analyze global alignment (same as stack_ser does first)
+        gdx = float(self.analysis.dx[int(fi)]) if (getattr(self.analysis, "dx", None) is not None) else 0.0
+        gdy = float(self.analysis.dy[int(fi)]) if (getattr(self.analysis, "dy", None) is not None) else 0.0
+        img = _shift_image(img, gdx, gdy)
+
+        # display mono channel
+        if img.ndim == 3:
+            img = img[..., 0]
+
+        u8 = self._disp_u8(img)
+        h, w = u8.shape
+        qimg = QImage(u8.data, w, h, w, QImage.Format.Format_Grayscale8)
+        pm = QPixmap.fromImage(qimg.copy())
+
+        self.lbl.setPixmap(pm.scaled(
+            self.lbl.size(),
+            Qt.AspectRatioMode.KeepAspectRatio,
+            Qt.TransformationMode.SmoothTransformation
+        ))
+        self._update_labels()
+
+
+    def resizeEvent(self, e):
+        super().resizeEvent(e)
+        self._show_index(self.sld.value())
+
+    def keep_mask_all_frames(self) -> np.ndarray:
+        """
+        Convert keeper+rejected into a full N-length keep mask.
+        """
+        km = np.zeros((self.N,), dtype=bool)
+        km[self.keepers] = True
+        # turn off rejected keepers
+        if self.keepers.size:
+            km[self.keepers[self.rejected]] = False
+        return km