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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
Hi. The data file should be updating when the program is minimized, though it doesn't look like it when you bring it back into focus. That is because the screen isn't updated when minimized and I don't know how to make the program recognize when it is being brought back into focus (this would have to be something the OS provides)

I have logged some of the earlier suggestions and intend to build a new version after I take the PMP certification (prepping for that is taking a lot of my spare time)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gutte:
What has happened?

Since beginning of May PF does not show update information - time for last update etc. Has Yahoo changed something again or...?:confused:

Tried to re-install but no luck.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
I don't see anything different in the data that Yahoo returns, but the program is changing "May" to "Mai" (and I can't figure out why) so I coded around that for now.

Version 1.2.4 - developer's release D64 is attached
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] klaus_ch:
Hi digitaldon,

Concerning Mai instead of May, I am afraid the error is in the language text file WeatherE.txt.

In the line

JanFebMarAprMaiJunJulAugSepOvtNovDec

you should replace by

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOvtNovDec

I have no problems getting the data.

Best regards.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gutte:
Have not tried D64, but I have removed my D61 and re-installed, but same result: no info at all in the screen lower left part of update etc - just blank

EDIT: Copied D64 to my unit, and voila - update info is visible again! THX!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] joeyk:
Hi,

I would like to translate the software into Hungarian.

It is one of my favourite ppc application, and I would like to help.

Thank you for your answer in advance.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] GreenOmnia:
Seems to be a great app - I'll try it ;)

..though I guess, it downloads packages to update the weather - I would really appreciate if you could tell me how often it downloads them and how big they are. Because I don't want my phone-bill to be too big :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
Great! I also got a note from one of the other developers who said the problem is in the WeatherE.txt file - I will correct in the next version.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
If you translate it please name the file WeatherO.txt and I'll add it as an option in the next release. I have thought about adding a "Other" option in the language file and let users supply their own language file (though indirectly they could do this by using one of the other text files)

Thanks for using this app.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
Hi. You can change how often it downloads in the configuration. If you set the refresh rate 0 it will never refresh (unless you click on the top left icon on the main page) - otherwise it will refresh automatically at the interval you set (which is in minutes)

The program only downloads the current selected location (you can store up to 10) and it is a small XML text file that is downloaded
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] GreenOmnia:
Ok, thanks. But how small is the XML text file? Because I've got only 100MB of data transfer for free.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
About 2.7kb

Also, Yahoo only updates the RSS once every hour, so it doesn't hurt to set the refresh rate to 60 minutes. Since the weather doesn't change much, you probably would be ok with setting it to every 4 hours (240 minutes)

Or you can set it to 0 minutes and then do a manual refresh
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gutte:
PF not updating

But Don, can you explain to me why PF on my Touch Dual does not update weather data on my default location when the program is started. It just fetches old data from the cache. I have a support sw that automatically starts PF each morning, it does not update to the latest info.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] GreenOmnia:
Ok, thanks :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
The program is supposed to be checking the cache file and getting a refresh if it is older than what your refresh setting is - but I see that it is not doing that.

Here is what it is supposed to be doing:

1. load the refresh setting

2. if the refresh is greater than 0,

2a. if the cache is less than the refresh setting, load the cache

2b. else get a refresh

3. else if the refresh is set to 0, load the cache

If the setting is greater than zero, it will grab a new refresh after those minutes though. It's just not doing #2b - I'll look into this and put in a fix.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] GreenOmnia:
S2U2 problem

Hi!

I've been trying to integrate Pocket Forecast with S2U2, but it just doesn't work. I've set in the S2U2 settings to integrate with 'Pocket Weather' and in the Pocket Forecast settings to integrate with S2U2 and set the S2U2 forecast option ON. So what is going wrong?

Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
Hi. You should select the S2U2 "custom weather" - I believe it is option 5. Pocket Forecast writes to the registry where S2U2 reads for custom weather.

The option you have been trying is for SPB's Pocket Weather
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] GreenOmnia:
Oh, now it works :D

Great app ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gutte:
Thx Don, I look forward to an update.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gutte:
Fix coming?

Waiting for that fix. Is it in the pipeline?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
Hi. Sorry I haven't responded earlier - I haven't had much time for coding between the job search and studying for my PMP.

I have added a new INI setting to force a refresh when the program starts up. Going back through some of my old notes, it seems some wanted it to refresh and others didn't. I think this new setting will allow everyone to choose if they want it to or not.

It seems to be working ok - I need to add this to the configuration editor and clean up a couple of things there and then will upload it.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
Attached is developer's version D.66

1. Misc cosmetic tweaks (image "stretching" for VGA)

2. Fix settings screen (i.e. locations)

3. Added setting to force weather download on start-up

4. Added setting to check for new version on start-up (currently only displays a message if there is a new version available)

UPDATE: Version D.67 is uploaded. This is the first version that you can install the program with just the executable. If any directories are missing (as would happen on a new install) the program goes out to the internet and downloads/installs the cab.

Note that for testing, if you choose OK to download from the internet, it will actually download R1.2.4 (D.61) since that is what is cabbed at the moment. But you can copy the exe back on top of the installed exe and be on the latest.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gutte:
Thx for the new version, I will try it directly
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
Release 1.2.5

I've updated "Pocket Forecast" to version 1.2.5 and posted installer and source code on my wiki: http://campusbbs.freehostia.com/doku.php?id=pocket_forecast

See main post for screen shots.

Some of the features added:

1. Bug fixes

2. Update from the web
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rojaa:
new version

Hi, it's a very nice app.

I tried 2 previous versions.

But anytime I changed pages within the program, switching cities, going to extended forecast and back in the same city, etc., the program would automatically download a "new forecast" even if I had the refresh rate set to "0"

Has this been corrected? I'd really like to use pocket forecast, but if it's constantly updating the forecast it's too wasteful of time, battery, and network charges.

Hope, it'll work this time
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
By default, the program will retrieve the latest forecast when you switch locations. If the phone is switched to 'airplane mode' or if it can't get a connection, it will load the last feed for that location.

The initial reason I did this is because the file it downloads is small and I wanted to always have the latest information.

I am not sure why I didn't build it the way you suggested, because it sounds like a better way. I can add code to compare the refresh rate against the age of the last location download, and only download if the file is older.

(maybe I fixed this and don't remember though - please test and let me know)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rojaa:
Tried it. Some improvements noted. Great job.

As regards to unwanted data refresh--

in some countries, (I am in Indonesia) technology is not so up to date. Connections are sometimes intermittent, often slow.

So, an unnecessary update by 3G or Edge can take 5 minutes on occasion, tying up the phone line, and racking up a bill. Rates here are among the highest in the easter world.

SO, if possible, a setting to disable all automatic updating would be appreciated. I would like to continue using it. I enjoy the S2u2 compatibility.

The main thing is, you've done a great job. sorry, if I have to be so picky. But mine is a suggestion, not a complaint
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rojaa:
at any rate, here is a simple black/white theme for your app
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
I appreciate the feedback and suggestions; I've tried to take everyone's comments and build into the program. I've added yours to my list for changes to make.

By the way - the new version checks for updates every time you start it up. You might want to disable that feature and check this thread for updates.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rojaa:
i will keep checking back!. I'd really like to make this my permanent, regualar weather app. It's functional, trim, and unbloated.

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Modulus_1:
Hey man,

Great app.. it seems clean and to the point, I like it, especially the integration with S2U2.

I haven't read all ~36 pages of comments, but I was wondering if your list of suggestions is public anywhere? I'd like to see tabs for current, hourly, daily, and radar maps.. Is there some way to view the % chance of precipitation? I mainly have a weather app on my phone so I know what the chances are that it will rain throughout the current day ;)

What's this icon in the bottom supposed to do/show?

Thanks and good job!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
I couldn't find a RSS feed for hourly updates from Yahoo, but I do have one for accuweather which may work. If so I'll add to the feature request list.

Radar map was something asked for early on but didn't have much interest.

I did have a history readme - but it was getting to be as long as the comments thread. I may put together a feature list (implemented & suggested) & put on the wiki.

I'm not sure what icon you are referring to?

Thanks for the feedback!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dahauss:
Themes

I installed the progam on my 800W and installed some themes.. I was able to change it once to the diamond theme but now I try to change themes and it doesnt. I select the theme but nothing happens.. how do I resolve?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] adillon63:
Not auto updating

Good Morning,

The auto update feature doesn't seem to be working with S2U2 anymore. I have it set to 60 minutes and run the program minimized but the display for S2U2 never updates unless I manually run and update on packet forecast. Any ideas would be great. Also where can I find the pc version of your program? All in all I enjoy your program and hope you keep it active. Thank you

AT&T Tilt

Stock ROM WM 6.1

S2U2 2.03

Poorlyduck Vista Cube
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] cuongdv:
I got PF 1.25 installed in my Omnia i900 and

this error occurred when I changed my location id:

My location id is : http://weather.yahooapis.com/forecastrss?p=VMXX0006&u=c

I've tried again and it display properly now. Seems not stable.

B.R
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Wolfkmann:
Don,

You haven't been here since June, and I don't know if this project is dead, but just in case IT is alive and well, and you see this I have a minor tweak to request.

When the program writes to the registry (Levenum) is it possible to have it also write the code for the icon, as well as the temp and condition text?

Thanks

-Wolf
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mobiljoe:
I wrote a little script (Mortscript) that update the weather every 2 hours.

# start and update pocketforecast

RunAt( ( TimeStamp() + 7200 ), "\My Documents\Update PF.mscr" )

Run "\Programme\Pocket Forecast\Pocket Forecast.exe"

Sleep 20000

mouseclick 100,100

sleep 50000

Kill "\Programme\Pocket Forecast\Pocket Forecast.exe"​

For me it works.

Eten DX900 (VGA)

WM 6.1

S2U2 2.10
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
First, to everyone who is still using this program and has an interest in it, thank you.

Second, a lot of happened since the last release (job change, move across the country) but probably the thing that impacts this program the most is that I upgraded the program (Basic4PPC) that compiles this, and haven't spent much time working with it. Updating PF might be a good way for me to test the new compiler out.

Below is a summary of posts since 1.2.5 released:

I'll try to get an update out over the Thanksgiving holidays.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mobiljoe:
auto updating

Hi All,

I added my script a little. S2U2 shows changes only after a re-read the registry. :)

# start and update pocketforecast

RunAt( ( TimeStamp() + 7200 ), "\My Documents\Update PF.mscr" )

Run "\Programme\Pocket Forecast\Pocket Forecast.exe"

Sleep 20000

mouseclick 100,100

sleep 40000

Kill "\Programme\Pocket Forecast\Pocket Forecast.exe"

# update S2U2

Run "\Programme\S2U2\ilock2.exe","-nomsg"

Sleep 3000

Run "\Programme\S2U2\s2u2.exe"​

For me it work`s perfect.

mobiljoe
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
Sorry this is late ... if anyone is still interested.

Attached is a test version of some fixes - just copy over your existing executable.

Yahoo changed how locations are handled in their weather feeds. Locations now have a "where on earth id" - that is one of the things fixed in this release. Also fixed a few bugs.

Regarding the request to add additional information (i.e. on tabs) - that would require changing weather feeds. I've looked into several and most of them would require paying a fee to get the same level of details.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mobiljoe:
Error loading program.

Hi digitaldon37,

with your test version i get a error:

The file or assemble name "\ ... \ Pocket Forecast \ HTTP.dll" was not found.​

mobiljoe
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
Sorry about that - I forgot to compile the libraries into the executable. The recompiled updates are attached.

Attached are PC and Pocket PC versions. Just unzip and run. After these go through some testing I'll cab them and put them into the first post.

Note on the location lookup: Yahoo now uses a "where on earth ID" for the location id. Sometimes the woeid doesn't return a city name. You can edit the file "woeid.ini" if this happens. Also the look up accepts zip code, city name, or whatever you want to look up.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mobiljoe:
Downloading

I'm testing ... :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
Thanks for the feedback and suggestions. The theme colors are still on my 'to do' list to implement. I will have to work on the jpeg background option, as I can set the form to load one but then the labels and buttons don't have opacity (so they will cover up the background image)

The caching is something I did as an afterthought - the program attempts to load from the web and if that fails it loads the cache (that is why sometimes your city doesn't switch). I think I'll change it so it loads the cache by default and then update from the web (either manually or if the refresh setting is > 0)

I'm going to start a "suggestions" list and add your comments. Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
This is good feedback and I will add to my suggestions list to work on. The caching was an afterthought so that is a good catch on your part to delete the cache for any location/zip that is deleted.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AthenaLod:
Thanks for your interest, here you go:

http://www.marsware.net/WeatherPanel/main.htm
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
Version .20

Version .20 has been uploaded to the main post.

1. Portrait/Landscape mode (repaint screen when switching between two)

2. Finger-swipe down opens configuration screen (the tiny weather icon is still there until this is fully tested)

3. Button and misc. messaging changes (per suggestions)

4. Cache (if available) is loaded on application start-up - updates can be done manually or configured every X minutes

5. Location cache are deleted if the location/zip code is deleted

6. RetrieveRSS functions (remote/local) rewritten

Next to do: apply theme settings (theme.ini)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AthenaLod:
Here are also a couple of screenshots for the skin I am using with weather panel, as there are many. these are zoomable and draggable, and an animation is made with the sequence of downloaded images, you don't have to be that fancy though.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digidigi123:
Test the new version, now all works fine.

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chuma:
Please DO NOT add a map. There is no need to do another program-monstra. We have hundreds - ALL-IN-ONE of programs.

digitaldon37, your App easy and light. Perfect for me. I dont need meteostation. I just wont to know weather tomorrow. No more
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bluemetalaxe:
i agree with that but a forecast for more than one day is definitly usefull and needed.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
7 day forecast request

A 7-day forecast is planned - this is something I need as well since I do a lot of traveling for my job. (that is why I needed the multiple cities as well)

The Yahoo weather feed only returns 2 days (today and tomorrow) so that is what I am starting off with. However, I noticed that there is another weather application that looks like uses Yahoo weather so I must be using the wrong feed or missing something.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
I am going to have to research this to understand how this is implemented. The programming IDE that I am using is kind of a sub-set of VB.NET so I am sure that I would have to develop a DLL library or something.

This will go on my requests list - probably something that would be optional and as a plug-in of some sort.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AthenaLod:
i am just throwing ideas in, it will up to you to whether you'd like to implement it or not, i think a plugin might be a good idea.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] davehutch:
This works really well

Small and light, works fine on my Touch.

Thank you.

Here are the icons I'm using...they are the same size as your original ones (52px x 52px) and are Stardock icons. Chuma also posted but as 48x48

If you want png, let me know.

Looking forward to the theme.ini
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
Version .21

Version .21 has been uploaded to the main post.

Changes include:

1. Minor word changes in Details page

2. Added weather icon for code 0 and 3200 (not found)

3. Theme (apply values in theme.ini) for color.

Theme Font Color has not been implemented - that will be in the next version. Background image is also not implemented.

If editing theme.ini, be sure to use the value names that are there (mixed case.) If "FormColor" is saved as "formcolor" or such, this will probably cause strange results. I will implement more robust checking in the next version.

Short term To Do List

1. Theme Fonts

2. Theme Background image

3. Theme error checking (ie load default if encounters a bad theme)

4. Save settings error checking (ie blanking values; remove temp fix)

Requests

1. Fast switching/switch between configured cities

2. Option to auto-synch when connected to PC

3. 7 day forecast

4. Plugin to extend functionality (such as weatherpanel map)

Thanks for the testing, feedback, and suggestions!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] davehutch:
Great stuff, downloading now

Any chance of a "minimize" function so I can keep it in the background?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
Minimize function

Good suggestion. While I try to figure out how to capture the "X" on the top form (used to close application) and remap that to a minimize function, I have added an icon on the Weather Details page to minimize to the background in version .22
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
Version .22

Version .22 has been uploaded to the main post

Changes include:

1. Theme font colors (see theme.ini - has default and black themes define) added to support theme customization (font & form controls implemented, background image is outstanding)

2. Added minimize function on Weather Details page

3. Default theme colors hard coded in case of invalid theme settings in theme.ini (need to add more robust checking) If editing theme.ini, be sure to use the value names that are there (mixed case.)

Short term To Do List

1. Theme Background image

2. Save settings error checking (ie blanking values; remove temp fix)

Requests

1. Fast switching/switch between configured cities

2. Option to auto-synch when connected to PC

3. 7 day forecast

4. Plugin to extend functionality (such as weatherpanel map)

Thanks for the testing, feedback, and suggestions!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chuma:
digitaldon37

Please, add version number to achive filename. or include version.txt file...

ps. Wow, good progress! TNX!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Cascade2:
Anybody have this working on 240x240?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] OceanSpray:
Can some1 export ForecastFox icon to Pocket Forecast theme icon http://forecastfox.mozdev.org/packs/index.html

nice name Pocket Forecast

bug

annoying the full page screen is setting except Icon and Exit box

theme error after change name need to restart, default will give you error too (v20 was working ok)

on Current or Forecast click minimize will work ok then restore P.F. then click BACK will minimize again. :mad:

suggestions

leave the X or OK to minimize :)

Join Top and Today in 1 Square Box (save area)

clicking Top or Today weather will go Current

clicking Tomorrow will got Forecast (or for future 7day forecast)

please delete the Thumb.db(s) from hidden, will save around 65kb from zip :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bluemetalaxe:
okay, i played a little with my icons and different colors, when its more skinnable maybe i post a theme. I´m not sure about the icons size, it cuts the edges on the forecast icons when 52 pixel but the actual weather Ìcons is not cut:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mobiljoe:
No auto updating v2

Now I have tested the program for several hours. Unfortunately, the update function still appears to not work properly. Even with the PC version no update takes place. I do not know why. :confused:

The new selection of cities is working well.

Again I use my script.

PS: I'll keep an eye on the course. ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] caballero600:
Can I see more screenshots of the different themes somewhere?

thanks!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
Hi. Did you change the settings from refresh=0 to another number? I defaulted it to not refresh per earlier requests. You can also do a manual refresh by pressing on the icon in the top left corner. Thanks for testing!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
Good suggestion - there are several themes that have been contributed. I'll update the site where this is hosted (http://campusbbs.freehostia.com)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] caballero600:
I will be looking fot that update!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] digitaldon37:
I have uploaded some sample Pocket Forecast Themes images. Some of the theme packs are at that web site, and some are on this message thread. I will have to go through and find them on here and copy them off to my web site (and give credit to the theme creator)

You can also create your own theme by copying an existing one, changing some settings in the theme.ini file (color values) and adding your icons.