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Weather Information and Forecasting
I created this program out of an interest in Water Resources, Weather,
and general admiration of our Natural Resources. This software is to be
registerd as you will experience it's full potential when you do. The
cost is just $9.95. What's in it for YOU when you register? You'll
receive a more accurate forecast, printing capabilities, more features
to do more things, and the very latest version I've created!
The .ZIP file should have these five files contained in it:
WETH35E.EXE, WETH.CFG, WETH35E.DOC, LICENSE.DOC, and REGISTER.FRM.
It is absolutely imperative that you have the WETH.CFG configuration
file. If for some reason you do not have it, you can create it by doing:
COPY CON WETH.CFG <ENTER>
"","" <ENTER>
F6 <ENTER>
That will create the needed format to run the program.
This program will run on an IBM or somewhat close campatible with a
minimum of 640k RAM, and at least CGA graphics -- in other words, just
about every machine out there. The program is fairly straight forward,
and menu driven; consequently, there is no lenghty document file to read.
Just type 'WETH35E' to start the program.
I have seen the program hang up on some older Tandy 1000's, and older
Epsons. These machines (and some others) have special features built
in to make them unique; unfortunately, it also brings their compatibility
down a bit. I used no extra-special programming tricks to stretch the
abilities of the program -- it's all very straight forward.
I'd like to send much Thanks to Tim Peterson who has helped me quite a
bit with many parts of the programming routines.
I'd also like to thank Robert Frostick for sending me several ideas for
improving the forecasting and database. It's not everyone who sends
seven pages of ideas!
I can be contacted on the BBS WWIVnet address 1@5930,
Spokane Central BBS, 509-489-3473. Or regular mail at:
Shamrock Software
N. 4214 Napa St.
Spokane, WA. 99207
(509) 489-3369 - voice
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Revision Information
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Version 3.0 : Main Features
- Weather Forecasting
- Wind Chill
- Fahrenheit to Celsius (registered ver)
- Celsius to Fahrenheit (registered ver)
Version 3.10, added features:
- Height to the clouds calculation
- 15 percent more weather predicting data
- Dew Point Slope Interpolation
Version 3.20, added features:
- Printing of forecast (registered ver)
- Cleaned up redundant code
- 10 percent more weather predicting data
Version 3.30, added features:
- National Humidity Map.
- National High and Low records, by city.
- Added more color, more eye-appeal.
- Implemented rather extensive error capturing routines.
Version 3.40, added features:
- There's a new Equipment area which displays pictures and text of the
most necessary weather predicting equipment required.
- Weather Facts & Trivia area for your information.
- Gave more printer and input/output error trapping.
Version 3.50, added features:
- Database to add your own local weather statistics. You can also
search the database for previously entered information.
(registered users can print the database)
- Found and squashed a minor bug.
- Gave more reference material to the Various Facts/Trivia area.
- Incorporated a configuration file so you only have to enter
your city's name once.
- Snow elevation calculator.
Future ideas:
- Possible Sunrise - Sunset calculator.
- Graphing of the database.
- It mostly depends on you, and how you support my efforts.
- Opened for more ideas -- send us some!