Virtual Weather Station Setup

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

Step1:

 

Start Virtual Weather Station and select menu option Internet / HTML Settings.

 

Step2:

 

Add template AAG_WeatherCenterVWS.htx to the template section by pushing LHS Browse button of one of the empty slots.

 

Step 3:

 

The template file is available in the directory where AAG_WeatherCenter was installed – by default is:

 

C:\Program Files\ AAG_WeatherCenter

 

Step 4:

 

Activate ON flag on RHS of the slot.

 

Define the output file by pushing RHS Browse button of the slot

 

Step 5:

 

Enter name for the data file. The default name should be:

 

AAG_WeatherCenter.htm

 

This file should be placed in a shared directory of one of the local disks.

 

Suggestion: Use a sub-folder under Shared Documents.

 

Step 6:

 

Define Update Timer time interval as 1 minute and press Update button to create file.

 

 

This file does not need to be transferred to any internet site.

 

 

Step 7:

 

Start AAG_WeatherCenter and define Weather Station Data File in the initial window (see Operational Considerations)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or

 

 

In W.Station section of Setup TAB;

 

Step 8:

 

If the language used with Virtual Weather Station is different than English re-define the cardinal points symbols, by pressing Cardinal Points Symbols Buttons.