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Description UPDATE:

Beta 3 Release now available here: [link]

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Greetings folks.

I know some of you are getting a bit discouraged, but have faith

This is Teaser 2 of Visions+ Weather Beta 3

By special request (bottom Image).
I have created Moon Phase v3.0
There is nothing fancy here.
No hover over capabilities.
No text or other dialogue
This is just moon phase image.
All this does is go through the moon Phases visually
That's it
This will be able to be enlarged to 300pv or shrunk to only the limits of the graphic.

I forget who requested it or from where, but it is in my notes as a request, so it will be available in the Beta 3 release

The top weather skin is still part of the Visions+ weather skin, or one of them.
This was also made by special request some time ago.
Again; I have no idea who requested it or when, but I do remember that here was a comment that a family member was astounded at the amount of information, but could not read it as some of the fonts were too small.
Also that the skin could not be viewed properly from a distance on a "TV" screen
It is my hope that this will correct this issue.
This will be available in Black and White in traditional HUD Vision Style

Quiz:
Who can tell me what is so special about the latest weather skin build????

You may have to download the image in order to figure it out, but those that know where and what they are looking at will be able to tell just by looking at this page

No prize; just the satisfaction that you have figured it out before the skin is released!!!



I am almost ready for a release.
I need to add a couple of more graphics, and I will be including a PDF help file (time willing).
This skin has become so large and configurable by the end users that a help file seems appropriate just for the Visions+ weather skin set.


Keep the faith folks.
It is coming
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Comments: 24

ollegicch [2011-01-08 18:07:26 +0000 UTC]

When you will be release?)

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sgtevmckay In reply to ollegicch [2011-01-09 00:23:13 +0000 UTC]

I just got hit with a couple of last minute extra concepts that I want to institute.
Then there is teh help file documentation.

I am not going to list a release date at this time, as I am headed into a busy week coming up.
I wanted this released new years ev or day, but bit off more than I could chew with that goal

I will say, I am making every effort to get this Beta Released so I can start he next Beta, and for that one I intend to tackle, if at all possible, multiple locations

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ollegicch [2011-01-08 10:37:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man I just proposed!)

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sgtevmckay In reply to ollegicch [2011-01-09 00:20:09 +0000 UTC]

No problem, I am open for all suggestions

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ollegicch [2011-01-07 22:46:23 +0000 UTC]

Can you add function of changing the time between 12 to 24)
I think you understood me)
sory for my bad English I am from Ukraine)

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sgtevmckay In reply to ollegicch [2011-01-07 23:16:40 +0000 UTC]

That is a yes and no answer.

The first two time slots are parsed from the Weather Channel's XML page.
The only way I know how to change this is to create a very long substitution string, replacing every minute/hour on the day. That would create a 1440 (x2) substitution string.
That being said; not something I have the patience to do.

The Current time is derived from your computer, therefore accurate to your systems time. Very easy to change to 24hour time
This was originally in 24 hour time, but it looked wrong compared to the parsed time from Weather Channel.

So can it be done; Yes
Will I do it; No

If someone who knows Rainmeter coding better than I has a solution, I would be more than happy to use it, as I prefer 24hour (or Military) time myself.

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AmberShadowDesign [2011-01-07 19:36:41 +0000 UTC]

What's so special? Well it's being released of course!
Hehe. But, anyways, what I notice immediately is that all of the acronyms are spelled out, and there's more information than there was before (yay!).
Also, I no longer see a "Today:" and "Tonight:". Where did they go?
Did I miss something? Probably.

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sgtevmckay In reply to AmberShadowDesign [2011-01-07 23:19:18 +0000 UTC]

The are missing until you hover over an icon
But no; that is not what is so special

Quite a bit of what you point out is true....but, not quite the answer I am looking for

I give you a hint; The image is no wider than the skin

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AmberShadowDesign In reply to sgtevmckay [2011-01-08 02:04:15 +0000 UTC]

User customizable background image!

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sgtevmckay In reply to AmberShadowDesign [2011-01-08 03:47:10 +0000 UTC]

Nope, but that is available on any of the skins, going all the way to teh original concept skins

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AmberShadowDesign In reply to sgtevmckay [2011-01-08 05:42:11 +0000 UTC]

Huh. Well, then I'm stumped. Oh well

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sgtevmckay In reply to AmberShadowDesign [2011-01-09 00:13:35 +0000 UTC]

Anyone else care to take a guess?

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PCGOD1 [2011-01-07 04:02:17 +0000 UTC]

I so can't wait. Your previous version was badass. I can just imagine this version.

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sgtevmckay In reply to PCGOD1 [2011-01-07 16:19:31 +0000 UTC]

I fear that the unfortunate part is that most will not notice a lot of differences, but they will be there

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PCGOD1 In reply to sgtevmckay [2011-01-07 16:26:50 +0000 UTC]

What also is unfortunate is that most who download is won't use it to it's full potential or just use part of it.

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sgtevmckay In reply to PCGOD1 [2011-01-07 16:52:06 +0000 UTC]

Indeed

This is why this set has....ooh; hold on, let me count......

5 Moon Phase Skins
14 weather skins
11 different weather icons sets to choose from (More to come)
10 moon icons
3 Moon Phase covers to chose from
and several files like "Moon Over Graphics" that users can add their own personal tweaks
Contains: 859 Files, 29 Folders at 20.8 MG ( I just did a massive clean up, as I could not sleep last night )
That is not everything, but the main gist.

will everyone use everything, and to its complete ability; NO
But there should be something in here to appeal to almost every one
except for the minimalist crowd, who this is definitely not made for, but they re welcome to modify the skin in their own way, and all they need to get started is in the ini files

I think it is time to bill this as "The Most Comprehensive Weather Skin Available for Rainmeter".......mwhahhahhhaaaaa


Ooh.....I just got a request to add Red Moons....I think I will add a blue one as well
so apparently there is more to do

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PCGOD1 In reply to sgtevmckay [2011-01-07 18:40:44 +0000 UTC]

Yeah I agree. This is the best and most comprehensice weather sking RM has. I absolutly love it. The red and blue moons would look great. It does have a lot of file but that is what makes it so great. It's clear you ahve taken a lot of time to make it and I truly thank you for all your hard work. It looks great on my PC. I will post a SC when I get a chance, I've been so busy with my business.

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sgtevmckay In reply to PCGOD1 [2011-01-07 18:45:38 +0000 UTC]

Don't thank me yet....
I haven't released it

I will tell you as I tell everyone else.

YOU have to come first!
you
your family
your work
your friends
yourself
Rainmeter will be here when you have time

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PCGOD1 In reply to sgtevmckay [2011-01-07 18:57:09 +0000 UTC]

But your earlier version that I have has. I have an older version of this skin just not like this teaser shows, Beta 2 I think.

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sgtevmckay In reply to PCGOD1 [2011-01-07 23:20:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much....you have embarrassed me

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PCGOD1 In reply to sgtevmckay [2011-01-08 03:00:32 +0000 UTC]

Don't be embarrassed, good and hard work is something to be proud of not embarrassing.

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sgtevmckay In reply to PCGOD1 [2011-01-08 03:50:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks :blowhiss:

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PCGOD1 In reply to sgtevmckay [2011-01-08 04:22:42 +0000 UTC]

:blowhiss: ??? What's that?

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sgtevmckay In reply to PCGOD1 [2011-01-08 04:51:02 +0000 UTC]

apologies...I am exhausted

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