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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #75 on: August 31, 2009, 10:43:16 PM »
Normal Rain, year to date: are reporting actual rain fall at KPHX Sky Harbor Airport instead of Normals. Right now Normal Rain, year to date:is showing 2.61 in which is about half our normal for the year..  Since I told Ed it was a Wunderground issue he seemed willing to do something about it.  He gets very defensive if you say it is a VWS problem..

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This problem is at least 3 years old. I exchanged several emails with Ed back in 2005 or 2006. He told me then it was a Wunderground issue and he could pass only the data that WU fed him. I told him since the data he was receiving from WU was NOT "Normal Rain" but "Actual Rain" at a METAR station, he simply needed to correct the VWS documentation and properly document this tag. His final email said he would make this update in the next iteration of the VWS manual. As I mentioned, that was at least 3 years ago, and to my knowledge, this portion of the document never got changed.

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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #76 on: October 11, 2009, 08:01:58 AM »
   1.  Date: Updated September 9, 2009
   2. Version: 14.00p100
   3. Download Location: http://site.ambientweatherstore.com/vws/beta/vws_install.exe


P100. Supports the new Vantage Vue by Davis Instruments.
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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #77 on: October 11, 2009, 04:44:13 PM »
   1.  Date: Updated September 9, 2009
   2. Version: 14.00p100
   3. Download Location: http://site.ambientweatherstore.com/vws/beta/vws_install.exe


P100. Supports the new Vantage Vue by Davis Instruments.

So what did he change between P97 and P100?  I've got p99 running.

http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/Beta+Version+Instructions

# P93. Added functionality to determine why excessive data is being downloaded from the WMR200 weather station. The file \vws\data\wmr200archive.txt includes a time stamp for each record downloaded from archive. If you are having problems with random data being downloaded from archive memory, send me this file and I will review it. Send the file to ed@ambientweather.com for review.
Changed the way Heavy Rain in area is reported on METAR icons.

# P94-95. Another stab at fixing CWS rain issue. Added functions for Rainwise and Columbia that drops out of download state if the OK flag is missed and the maximum number of download records are exceeded.

# P96. There has been an ongoing problem with calculating daily, monthly and yearly rain. To provide some background, most weather stations do not calculate this data, so VWS must calculate it. It is usually calculated by subtracting the daily minumum total rain from the current total rain, or:
Daily rain = current total rain - daily minimum total rain
The issue is that the quality of the data from the weather station may be questionable, causing a 0.00 reading in total rain, resulting the daily rain equalling the total rain, or:
Daily rain = current total rain - 0 = current total rain
To limit these issues and band-aid this problem, it will only calculate the daily minimum rain when the date changes. Since rain is always increasing, this is not an issue, it will always be the minimum value at midnight.

# P97. Addressing Columbia Weather Stations. Total rain still not correct. Also, does not stop downloading records. To troubleshoot, I added a text file \vws\data\columbia.txt that tracks some of the critical paramters for both issues. If you are having problems with random data being downloaded from archive memory, send me this file and I will review it. Send the file to ed@ambientweather.com for review. Make sure run it for a few days and make sure rain is accumulating.

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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #78 on: November 14, 2009, 06:57:06 PM »
 :-P Finely the VWS Wiki http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/Beta+Version+Instructions has the meaning of P101 listed
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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #79 on: November 14, 2009, 07:14:43 PM »
p101, Hmm, support for a new station.  Never heard of that station, until I googled it. 

Looks like just a really cheap Outdoor and Indoor temps ONLY Station.

http://www.oregonscientificstore.com/oregon_scientific/product.asp?itmky=477840

or

http://www.ambientweather.com/orems100.html
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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #80 on: November 26, 2009, 03:57:04 PM »
Can anyone confirm whether V14.00 p103 will run with a new LaCrosse 2810 station?

I have HeavyWeather Pro Ver. 1.0 running, but VWS will not see it or the history files even though I have
entered the paths.

The 2810 isn't listed in the drop-down box as a selectible station, I tried the only 2 lacrosse options, to no avail.

Thanks!
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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #81 on: November 26, 2009, 06:37:33 PM »
Sorry to hear the trial has not done it for you.  You may try emailing the software developer/creator  'Ed' at    support@AmbientWeather.com    He is pretty good at getting back to you within a few days.
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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #82 on: January 23, 2010, 08:13:53 PM »
New one posted today http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/Beta+Version+Instructions


   
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   1. Date: Updated January 23, 2010
   2. Version: 14.01p08

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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #83 on: February 21, 2010, 02:17:38 PM »
Another update posted on 2/19:

Date: Updated February 19, 2010
Version: 14.01p13

http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/Beta+Version+Instructions
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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #84 on: February 21, 2010, 06:56:34 PM »
Another update posted on 2/19:

Date: Updated February 19, 2010
Version: 14.01p13

http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/Beta+Version+Instructions

I upgraded this morning 2/21/10 about 6am from ver 14.00 P03 (which I was having no issues) to Ver. 14.01P13 it been running all day not any seen problems. Just had to redo the forecast panel that only gives you one forecast guess that is ok cause I only ever use one anyways.
 Remember to make a new restore point + backup your old VWS folder (Directory for us old schooled). 
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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #85 on: February 24, 2010, 11:21:36 PM »
I'm afraid to jinx it, but so far I'm very happy wit this latest upgrade.  Beforehand, I'd usually have to restart VWS at least once a day b/c something would cause it to crash.  Since I've upgraded, its been running strong. 

Watch...that's it.  I've done it now.  Complete and utter failure coming up.
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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #86 on: February 25, 2010, 12:40:09 AM »
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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #87 on: March 08, 2010, 04:12:40 AM »
I just installed V14:01 p18, that is what downloaded as the latest Davis version from
http://www.ambientweather.com/do30tr.html

The beta site says p17 as of Friday...

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   1. Date: Updated March 5, 2010
   2. Version: 14.01p17
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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #88 on: March 15, 2010, 12:24:42 AM »
I just installed V14:01 p18, that is what downloaded as the latest Davis version from
http://www.ambientweather.com/do30tr.html


The only problem I've had with it was the update turned off the update schedule for the 5 day forecast in wunderground and I had to turn it back on..  My website went for about a day and a half with out forecasts before I figured out the problem.
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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #89 on: July 26, 2010, 12:12:07 PM »
I went for the newest version but when I install it I get asked to install disk 2. I have heard of this bug before.

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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #90 on: July 26, 2010, 04:21:51 PM »
Are you sure you installed into the same directory?  That is why this error is returned.

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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #91 on: July 27, 2010, 12:16:13 AM »
http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/Insert+Disk+2

Problem
I receive the error "Insert Disk 2" after downloading and installing Virtual Weather Station or Weather Exchange.
This may also present itself as a "bad crc error" (checksum error), "Error executing file. (#1, Line 1)" or "Invalid win32 application".
Solution

   1. The download of the distribution kit (executable file) from our website was not complete. Check the filesize on your computer vs. the published filesize on the website. If the download was not complete, please download this distribution kit again.
   2. Save the file to a directory or folder and not the desktop. The operating system may not allow you to run it from a temporary directory or the desktop.

If that does not work:

   1. Locate .exe (EX: vws_install.exe or wxex.exe) and delete it.
   2. Open Internet Explorer
   3. Go to Tools | Internet Options
   4. Delete temporary internet files
   5. Click OK
   6. Close all Internet Explorer windows
   7. Reopen Internet Explorer
   8. Download Virtual Weather Station or Weather Exchange again
   9. Save the file. Please add your initials to the beginning of the filename (ex: js_vws_install.exe).
  10. Once the save is complete, locate the .exe (ex: js_vws_install.exe)
  11. Double click on the .exe (ex: js_vws_install.exe) file and follow the installation steps.
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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #92 on: August 05, 2010, 10:48:25 AM »
Can a Share on Facebook tag be included on the web pages that the software creates?

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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #93 on: December 18, 2010, 07:08:12 AM »
Updated Version Posted, Seams to work ok on my machine. Remember to set a restore point and maybe backup old ver. also watch and make sure the the download has the right bytes when finished I had to download twice.

   http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/Beta+Version+Instructions

   1. Date: Updated Dec 17, 2010
   2. Version: 14.01p32
   3. Download Location: http://site.ambientweatherstore.com/vws/beta/vws_install.exe
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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #94 on: December 18, 2010, 11:24:13 AM »
Installed on my system and everything is working fine.  Remember to reset the parameters in the 5 day forecast.  Otherwise you will get the forecast for Phoenix..... I think I like the Phoenix forecast better than mine today. :-(  Currently it's 37 degrees, pouring down rain, winds gusting to 38mph and I have to work outside today.....  ](*,)
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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #95 on: December 18, 2010, 05:42:41 PM »
I installed the latest beta and now I cant seem to get any data for the barometer or outside temperature graph. I get an error which says "bad database point. check computer clock or weather station time".

I checked  time and the weather station is about 2 secs faster than the computer clock. will that through it off?

i searched for any post using "bad database point" but didnt see anything. maybe i am missing something.

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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #96 on: December 18, 2010, 08:24:15 PM »
nevermind, i think i fixed it. now i just have a conflict with zonealarm saying the clock isnt right.

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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #97 on: December 20, 2010, 09:29:36 PM »
Well.... I did find something missing in this release.  I have a script on my site that shows "Days Without Rainfall" (which is a big deal here in the Pacific Northwet).  It relies on the ^vyd009^ tag which is the Total Rain Yearly High Date. Which is another way of saying the last day there was measureable precipitation.  Unfortunately it is not updating.  We have had .19 inches of rain today and it is showing yesterday's date.

I'll shoot an email to Ed and report back if I hear anything.

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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #98 on: December 20, 2010, 11:39:52 PM »
Well.... I did find something missing in this release.  I have a script on my site that shows "Days Without Rainfall" (which is a big deal here in the Pacific Northwet).  It relies on the ^vyd009^ tag which is the Total Rain Yearly High Date. Which is another way of saying the last day there was measureable precipitation.  Unfortunately it is not updating.  We have had .19 inches of rain today and it is showing yesterday's date.

I'll shoot an email to Ed and report back if I hear anything.

Greg

 

I will be holding off until further news becomes available.   #-o   Seems like once upon a time before we had rain issues with several versions.
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Re: Latest VWS updates(beta)
« Reply #99 on: December 26, 2010, 06:38:26 PM »
There is another beta update on the VWS wiki
   1. Date: Updated Dec 21, 2010
   2. Version: 14.01p33
   3. Download Location: http://site.ambientweatherstore.com/vws/beta/vws_install.exe

http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/Beta+Version+Instructions

I haven't downloaded or installed
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