Author Topic: Hello! Im new here and looking to put my davis weatherstation online (Read 7861 times)

stanleyjohn · « **on:** June 24, 2015, 01:05:34 PM »

Hello all!! Been looking for a weather site that will best fit my needs and looks like this is it.I have been into weather a long time now and i have a active Davis Monitor ll complete weather station that i have been keeping data with for over 10 years now.I have recently finally found the time to try and put my station on the web.Working with a friend! I got a domain name and a web server site.After some painfull time of getting my davis monitor station with weatherlink 5.9.3 to work with the web page i have had some success. Having a web page is very new to me and i sure can use some help on getting a nice weather page set up.This is what i have so far! Must be missing something because whilw the graphs do update every 5 min! the text data on the left side isnt. www.stansweatherpage.com

ValentineWeather · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2015, 02:38:43 PM »

When I tried the site out, it says the Java version being used is unsupported.

dalecoy · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2015, 03:19:38 PM »

Have you looked at this helpful document from Davis?

http://davisnet.com/product_documents/weather/app_notes/AN_26-weather-data-web-page.pdf

Bushman · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2015, 03:30:17 PM »

Quote from: ValentineWeather on June 24, 2015, 02:38:43 PM

When I tried the site out, it says the Java version being used is unsupported.

That's the scrolling text bar.

stanleyjohn · « **Reply #4 on:** June 24, 2015, 03:56:57 PM »

Yes Delcoy! i have that link saved and its been a help! Been finding bits and pieces of info on the web for help.Yes! the java application on top is a scroll bar which shows my local sunrise and sunset.I had i go to the java security settings and exclude this app from being blocked.I got lots of work to do on getting this web page to work correctly and then later on expand on a better one.Its nice to find a forum like this where i can get some help when panic mode sets in

Garth Bock · « **Reply #5 on:** June 24, 2015, 04:15:25 PM »

While WL will get you started it's website is very much stuck in the 80's. If this is for your own viewing it will do nicely. However, if you want to provide weather stats for your area you might want to look at Cumulus (donationware) if you want to keep it inexpensive. If you have a few bucks to burn then you might want to look at either VWS (Virtual Weather Station) or WD (Weather Display). One thing both have is a live weather page like mine www.twincitywx.com/wdl/wdlmain18.html. If you have any questions always feel free to ask here. If you have questions that involve making a purchase....we will gladly help you spend your money....

dalecoy · « **Reply #6 on:** June 24, 2015, 04:22:14 PM »

Quote from: stanleyjohn on June 24, 2015, 01:05:34 PM

Must be missing something because whilw the graphs do update every 5 min! the text data on the left side isnt. www.stansweatherpage.com

Those are tags that are uploaded when you say to upload a template. (from the .htx file). The graphs are separate things.

In the profile (where you told it to upload the graphs), also tell it to use whatever template you set up.

stanleyjohn · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2015, 04:43:38 PM »

Quote from: dalecoy on June 24, 2015, 04:22:14 PM

Quote from: stanleyjohn on June 24, 2015, 01:05:34 PM
Must be missing something because whilw the graphs do update every 5 min! the text data on the left side isnt. www.stansweatherpage.com

Those are tags that are uploaded when you say to upload a template. (from the .htx file). The graphs are separate things.

In the profile (where you told it to upload the graphs), also tell it to use whatever template you set up.

So what your saying is that the monitor htx that i have only deals with controlling the right side gifs and i need some other file for getting the info on the left side text.? or the other way around?

stanleyjohn · « **Reply #8 on:** June 24, 2015, 06:43:20 PM »

Got all the graphics work! I think i know how to get the text data on the left to work but missing the file for it.From what i have been reading i think its called a weather summary template that i don't seem to have.Anyone know what file im talking about and where to get it?.

Bushman · « **Reply #9 on:** June 24, 2015, 06:58:26 PM »

Probably in an older version of Weatherlink. Google is your friend.

dalecoy · « **Reply #10 on:** June 24, 2015, 07:14:31 PM »

Quote from: stanleyjohn on June 24, 2015, 06:43:20 PM

Got all the graphics work! I think i know how to get the text data on the left to work but missing the file for it.From what i have been reading i think its called a weather summary template that i don't seem to have.Anyone know what file im talking about and where to get it?.

What version is your WeatherLink? It can be updated - downloads are available from the Davis site.

stanleyjohn · « **Reply #11 on:** June 24, 2015, 07:16:19 PM »

Thanks bush! Ok! i did find the summery htx file and put it in the templates to be uploaded and its being uploaded but still see no change on the summer text on my web page! what am i still missing LOL

stanleyjohn · « **Reply #12 on:** June 24, 2015, 07:18:16 PM »

i found it dalecoy but!! read my above post

dalecoy · « **Reply #13 on:** June 24, 2015, 07:30:55 PM »

Quote from: stanleyjohn on June 24, 2015, 07:16:19 PM

Thanks bush! Ok! i did find the summery htx file and put it in the templates to be uploaded and its being uploaded but still see no change on the summer text on my web page! what am i still missing LOL

What did you name that template? [See page 6 of the application note 26].

stanleyjohn · « **Reply #14 on:** June 24, 2015, 07:53:22 PM »

found the other sample htx files named weather_summery_monitor in summery folder and history_monitor plus data in the history folder.placed these all for upload and still nothing: are you supposed to use a different profile for each htx??

stanleyjohn · « **Reply #15 on:** June 24, 2015, 08:20:04 PM »

Pics tell a thousand words LOL heres whats set up now.

chief-david · « **Reply #16 on:** June 24, 2015, 08:36:08 PM »

It looks like you are doing everything correct. I would think 5.9.3 SHOULD work with the monitor 2.

But instead of the monitor.htx Try the vantage .htx just for the heck of it.

stanleyjohn · « **Reply #17 on:** June 24, 2015, 08:39:39 PM »

thanks chief!! enough playing tonight! will try in the mourning! Using a older laptop with xp on it! would that make a differance?

chief-david · « **Reply #18 on:** June 24, 2015, 08:45:06 PM »

The only other thing I can think of is the variable

On the .htx Does the Temp say 79 or does it say <--currenttemp--> ( what ever it should be)

XP or win 8 should not matter.

stanleyjohn · « **Reply #19 on:** June 24, 2015, 09:23:51 PM »

This blows my mind First pic is the of the current monitor.html on the local drive which shows all ok then on the web server it gets changed to a htm file which looks like second pic

stanleyjohn · « **Reply #20 on:** June 24, 2015, 09:24:37 PM »

second pic

dalecoy · « **Reply #21 on:** June 24, 2015, 09:52:32 PM »

Yes, the names of things are important. Try looking at:

http://www.stansweatherpage.com/Current_Monitor.htm
http://www.stansweatherpage.com/data.htm
http://www.stansweatherpage.com/Weather_Summary_Monitor.htm

Please believe that the following sentences are not intended to be insulting - they are intended to be helpful, and get your site to look like you want it to look.

Now, if you don't understand why stuff looks that way, read the AN26 again.

If you still don't understand why stuff looks that way, please find a high school or college student who know how web sites and HTML work. They will be happy to help you.

stanleyjohn · « **Reply #22 on:** June 24, 2015, 09:59:11 PM »

You are a life saver dalecoy! True im just a rookie with this web stuff but im willing to learn and you have really shown me something here tonight! Thank you so much! One question! The java script on top! is there any way to fix so others dont have to change java security settings to see like i had to do.

dalecoy · « **Reply #23 on:** June 24, 2015, 10:09:28 PM »

Quote from: stanleyjohn on June 24, 2015, 09:59:11 PM

! The java script on top! is there any way to fix so others dont have to change java security settings to see like i had to do.

It can't be "fixed". The straightforward solution is to edit the .htx, uploads, etc. to get rid of the ticker.

stanleyjohn · « **Reply #24 on:** June 24, 2015, 10:19:40 PM »

Thanks again! I want to see how much father i can go with the software i got! Moneys tight and cant really afford to spend too much right now

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Author Topic: Hello! Im new here and looking to put my davis weatherstation online (Read 7861 times)