WorldWeather plugin v1.10.0 for MediaPortal 1.3.0 and higher (12 Viewers)

[FillR]

Hi Micropolis,

I should admit that I also have problems with some of the plugin functions, for example my personal dates never appear in the calendar, the starry night don't use my URL, etc...

I've not raised any issues because I dont' understand if the problems are linked to the plugin, linked to the skin (StreamedMP), or to me...

Anyway, this plugin is the greatest meteo plugin, I'm ready to help to help testing or describing issue I have.

Let me know what you need,

Thanks.

 

[helsten2]

I expected that the frustration will not be reduced after my vacation. I really do not know if I still want to keep going.

Micropolis

You will always find a few a....holes, but most people are OK. Keep up the good work!

 

[kjegibbons]

I expected that the frustration will not be reduced after my vacation. I really do not know if I still want to keep going.

Micropolis

You will always find a few a....holes, but most people are OK. Keep up the good work!

Hmmmm.....are you referring to me? I hope not!

This is not a debate that I wish to get involved in. However, I have posted my issues in good faith and resorting to personal insults is in no way helpful, regardless to whom they may be directed at. Therefore, I shall ignore them. Having said that, who exactly are these a...holes you refer to? Would you care to name them so as we all can be enlightened? Please do not turn this forum into a circus of childish behavior of swapping insults, otherwise this forum will be redundant and no use to anyone.

Hi Micropolis,

I should admit that I also have problems with some of the plugin functions, for example my personal dates never appear in the calendar, the starry night don't use my URL, etc...

I've not raised any issues because I dont' understand if the problems are linked to the plugin, linked to the skin (StreamedMP), or to me...

Anyway, this plugin is the greatest meteo plugin, I'm ready to help to help testing or describing issue I have.

Let me know what you need,

Thanks.

Thank you for your positive input, it seems that I am not the only one with these identical issues.

@kjegibbons:
kjegibbons said: ↑

... But could I suggest that an "Idiots Guide To WW config" pdf (for want of a better word) be created for the likes of me and others that goes into more detail and explains the affects of changing different parts of the config would have on the GUI and in what circumstances one would want to change them.​

Maybe a good idea, please allocate time and write a (that's you term) "idiot" guide in the next days.

The term "An Idiots Guide To...." is in no way derogatory and is a well known series of books published worldwide for technical applications that are explained in layman's terms, originally developed for novice computer users. Probably a better phrase of words would be "Expert Guide" and "Beginners Guide". I do not think anyone familiar with the publications would be insulted by my use of the term.

If you, or anyone else is prepared to write a short description explaining each entry in the config, its affects and why one would want to change settings for their particular needs, then I would be more than happy to submit a draft pdf for proof reading and final approval before release.


Regards.

 

[AlfredENeuma]

I should admit that I also have problems with some of the plugin functions, for example my personal dates never appear in the calendar, the starry night don't use my URL, etc...
I've not raised any issues because I dont' understand if the problems are linked to the plugin, linked to the skin (StreamedMP), or to me...

So, back to the technical things....
There is a very easy way to check if a problem is skin related: Just change for testing to one of the default skins; if it works there, its a skin problem.
Cheers
Alfred

 

[kjegibbons]

I should admit that I also have problems with some of the plugin functions, for example my personal dates never appear in the calendar, the starry night don't use my URL, etc...
I've not raised any issues because I dont' understand if the problems are linked to the plugin, linked to the skin (StreamedMP), or to me...

So, back to the technical things....
There is a very easy way to check if a problem is skin related: Just change for testing to one of the default skins; if it works there, its a skin problem.
Cheers
Alfred

I have already stated that I am using the DefaultWide skin for exactly the reasons you describe. What next?

 

[Holzi]

@Holzi:

... I got a small problem tho: #WorldWeather.LocationCountry doesn't seem to work for me....

Currently the plugin display a country result only, if it was supported by selected weather provider. I would chance the logic asap, means if the return result is empty the selected country from the configuration will be shown.
Micropolis

Thanks for the explanation. I though I did something wrong.

 

[AlfredENeuma]

I have already stated that I am using the DefaultWide skin for exactly the reasons you describe. What next?

It would be helful if you post your WorldWeather.xml and your MediaPortal.xml (when you are in default skin); so somebody who is willing to help will be able to use your configuration and see if it is a config problem.
Alfred

 

[kjegibbons]

I have already stated that I am using the DefaultWide skin for exactly the reasons you describe. What next?

It would be helful if you post your WorldWeather.xml and your MediaPortal.xml (when you are in default skin); so somebody who is willing to help will be able to use your configuration and see if it is a config problem.
Alfred

Thank you for the advice sir.

Files attached.

 

[erichzann]

Could someone please give me the settings they use for UK weather. I am not having much success with Yahoo or Accuwether.

It may be that I am entering the location details wrongly.

Thanks

 

[kjegibbons]

Could someone please give me the settings they use for UK weather. I am not having much success with Yahoo or Accuwether.

It may be that I am entering the location details wrongly.

Thanks

Is this any use to you?

You'll have to register with World Weather Online to obtain a key, if you haven't already got one. You'll also have to enter your locations latitude and longitude in decimal format including any minus sign if any, as mine has. A good and easy one to use is http://itouchmap.com/latlong.html as you can get the co-ordinates right to your doorstep. Note that the WW config shows the longitude entry first!

Regards.