FreeWX Setup

 

The data transfer between FreeWX and AAG_WeatherCenter is based on a data table (HTML format) which is created every time FreeWX creates the files to be uploaded to a web site.

 

This data table has a specific format which is defined by template myhtml123.html and it is present in the AAG_WeatherCenter directory.

 

The following procedure outlines the steps required by FreeWX to activate the creation of this data table and to make AAG_WeatherCenter aware of its existence.

 

Step1

 

Copy file myhtml123.html to the directory where FreeWX is installed.

Step 2

 

Select menu option  Internet under Settings in FreeWX

Step 3

 

Activate Save files locally in the following path … and select a directory to store files.

 

Suggestion: Use a local directory that is shared (at least, read rights)

 

Step 4

Define Remote File Name (for example, xpto.html as illustrated in the image).

 

Step 6

Start FreeWX and check that file xpto123.html is created in the directory defined in step 3.

 

 

Step 7

 

In AAG_WeatherCenter under Setup TAB section W.Station, define Data File as file xpto123.html which should exist in directory defined in step 3.

 

 

Step 8

Select date format dd/mm/yy