I like the program. I think the large screen easy read of the data is great.
Thanks, I'm glad you like it.
I would hate to see you reduce the size of the data by very much.
Next. I caution not to fall into the trap that Weather Display and to some extent Cumulus have in trying to make the program do everything that every possible user might want.
I have no plans on reducing the size of any of the data. I like it the way it is, and that's really the motivating force behind working on this. I'm also adding things that I would find useful, if other people like it, Great, if they don't, well that's their decision.
I like getting suggestions and ideas from other people because someone will inevitably suggest something that I didn't think of, yet I would still find useful.
Every WX program has to find it's own nitch. I think yours is gona be the large screen and the fact that in can gather and display data from multiple stations no matter the brand. Assuming you stay on that track.
I agree with you there. Really the only thing that makes my software stand out from the rest is the way things are displayed. If I where to abandon that my program wouldn't really have anything left to stand on.
How are you storing your data? Database? Flat file?
Also, for a name, how about YAWSS (Yet Another Weather Station Software). Seriously, with Cumulus on sabbatical and the source for WeatherDisplay AWOL, you are the new ranger in town!
Data is being stored to an SQLce Database. That part still needs work. I plan to really overhaul it later, but for now its functional.
LOL: I will admit that yes, it is another Weather Station program, however I'm not going to abandon it mostly because I've enjoyed working on it. It's also really been a learning experience. By programming for weather stations I've had to research what goes into formulas and in the process am learning considerably more about weather then I believe I would have just looking at a console.
no offense anyone.
I do get your point though. There are a lot of other programs out there for communicating with Weather Stations.
Maybe I could go with YAWSP (Yet Another Weather Station Program).
Seriously, that might not be a bad name. I think its sorta catchy.
Quick Status update,
I'm still testing the altimeter adjusted barometer for the CWOP uploads. However, here are a few things you guys can look for in the next update once I upload it. Unfortunately, since I've changed what format the station coordinates are stored in, the old settings files will generate errors. (I know, I thought I fixed that.)
Added an Option to choose what format the station Coordinates are entered in.
Fixed the Barometric Pressure for the CWOP uploads so it uses a Altitude adjusted pressure instead of the raw station pressure. (Again, I'm still working in this one)
Added a Station Elevation Input. (ASL or above Sea Level)
Added an elapsed time since last data was received from the station.
Added CRC Checking on Data from Davis Stations to the program. (Since I don't have a Davis Station I'm Not sure if this works.)
Added Examples to the Station Location input.