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Sfws: Minor clarifications in response to forum post

2022-09-13T05:39:14Z

Minor clarifications in response to forum post

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	\| Rounding of wind speed		\| Rounding of wind speed
	\| 0 (no)		\| 0 (no)
			\| Simple tick or not, (only applicable if any reported wind speed would otherwise include decimal places):
	\| Simple tick or not:
	* Tick (value shown as 1 in Cumulus.ini) then MX will round all the wind speeds it reports to nearest integer		* Tick (value shown as 1 in Cumulus.ini) then Cumulus will round all the wind speeds it reports to nearest integer
	* Don't tick (value shown as 0 in Cumulus.ini) then MX will report wind speeds to the precision defined in "WindSpeedDecimals" ~~parameter~~		* Don't tick (value shown as 0 in Cumulus.ini) then Cumulus will report wind speeds to the precision defined in "WindSpeedDecimals", "WindSpeedAvgDecimals", and "WindRunDecimals", parameters
	\|-		\|-
	\| SunshineHrsDecimals=2		\| SunshineHrsDecimals=2
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	\| Select a number of decimal places to overwrite the default		\| Select a number of decimal places to overwrite the default
	\|-		\|-
	\| WindSpeedAvgDecimals=1		\| WindSpeedAvgDecimals=
	\| Release 3.8.3		\| Release 3.8.3
	\| Units → Advanced Options (Here be dragons!)		\| Units → Advanced Options (Here be dragons!)
	\| Wind speed average decimals		\| Wind speed average decimals
	\| 1 (displayed as blank)		\| (displayed as blank)
			\| Select a number of decimal places to overwrite the default. (NOTE: If the weather station does not provide an average wind speed, or if the user requires a change of units from how the weather station reports it, then CMX will calculate it to 1 decimal place by default; otherwise average wind speed will default to integer, or to one decimal place, depending how it is provided by the station).
	\| Select a number of decimal places to overwrite the default
	\|-		\|-
	\| WindSpeedDecimals=2		\| WindSpeedDecimals=
	\| Release 3.8.3		\| Release 3.8.3
	\| Units → Advanced Options (Here be dragons!)		\| Units → Advanced Options (Here be dragons!)
	\| Wind speed average decimals		\| Wind speed average decimals
	\| 2 (displayed as blank)		\| (displayed as blank)
			\| Select a number of decimal places to overwrite the default which depends both on the weather station type and what units have been selected by user (speeds are normally reported as integers unless metres per second are reporting unit, because most sensors are not precise enough to give any decimal places in other units)
	\| Select a number of decimal places to overwrite the default
	\|-		\|-
	\| WindUnit=0		\| WindUnit=0
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	\| (displayed as blank)		\| (displayed as blank)
	\| Enter a 4 digit year:		\| Enter a 4 digit year:
	* Legacy Releases (1.7.12 5 July 2008) and MX up to 3.11.4 (build 3133 25 May 2021): The year-to-date amount in previous parameter is added to the current (seasonal) rain if the year specified in this parameter matches the current year.		* Legacy Releases (1.7.12 from 5 July 2008) and MX up to 3.11.4 (build 3133 from 25 May 2021): The year-to-date amount in previous parameter is added to the current (seasonal) rain if the year specified in this parameter matches the current year.
	** If your rain season starts in January (default) then set this to the calendar year when you first use Cumulus (in a particular location).		** If your rain season starts in January (default) then set this to the calendar year when you first use Cumulus (in a particular location).
	** If your rain year starts in any other month, set this to ~~this~~ year if your first season ~~starts~~ ~~this~~ year, ~~and~~ ~~set~~ ~~this~~ to ~~last~~ year if your second season ~~has~~ ~~started and~~ you don't want the previous value added to your second season		** If your rain year starts in any other month, set this to the current calendar year during your first season (remember to change the year mid-season when reach 1 January), and delete the year when your second season starts as you don't want the previous value added to your second season
	* From Release 3.12.0 (?? July 2021), the current calendar year is compared against (current month - season start month + 1) year, so you enter the year in which your first season ~~starts~~ (be that last calendar year or this calendar year)		* From Release 3.12.0 (29 July 2021), the current calendar year is compared against (current month - season start month + 1) year, so you enter the year in which your first season would start had it been a full season (be that last calendar year or this calendar year)
	\|}		\|}

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2022-08-20T18:23:44Z

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Sfws at 05:11, 14 June 2022

2022-06-14T05:11:37Z

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Sfws at 11:15, 12 June 2022

2022-06-12T11:15:40Z

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	The MX software offers much functionality and flexibility. Consequently, it has an extensive set of configuration settings, fortunately apart from the initial settings of model and units (see next sub-section), recent releases have simplified many of the settings for optional features by providing particular selections to affect a whole range of others (for predicted uses), instead of forcing you to individually work through every individual setting.		The MX software offers much functionality and flexibility. Consequently, it has an extensive set of configuration settings, fortunately apart from the initial settings of model and units (see next sub-section), recent releases have simplified many of the settings for optional features by providing particular selections to affect a whole range of others (for predicted uses), instead of forcing you to individually work through every individual setting.

			<big>Please see [[First Run of MX]] for how to set up settings when you first use MX.</big>
	==First run of MX==

	This Wiki page does not explain how to start using MX, please see [[MX on Linux]], [[MX on Windows OS]], and [[MX Administrative Interface]] as appropriate.

	The key fact relevant here is that no Cumulus release distribution contains a '''Cumulus.ini''' file. So when you first use the software, you will need to use the [[MX_Administrative_Interface#Changing_Settings\|admin interface]] to enter all settings (some have defaults that might be right for you) as described later in this page, and that will lead to creation of the main configuration file.

	# If you start Cumulus MX without a configuration file, and you have a screen attached so you can see the output from the engine, it will show this: [[File:engineoutput.png\|800px\|center]]
	# As you can see, it is running, but it does not know what station type, so it cannot connect to it, and will not do anything more.
	#Open the [[MX Administrative Interface\|admin interface]] (either type in http://localhost:8998/ or http://IP Address of your CumulusMX computer:8998/ in your browser of choice), and from the Dashboard interface select Settings and then from the dropdown Config Wizard: [[File:dashboardwiz.jpg\|800px\|center]] Note this easier than re-typing everything plus "wizard.html" in the URL box of your browser.
	#The following screen will open [[File:wizard1.jpg\|800px\|center]]
	#*This is the First Time Setup Wizard which will lead you through the 6 steps that are the minimum requirements to get station up and running with CumulusMX. There is a Next button at the bottom of the page that will take you through these steps. However, the Next button will allow you to move on even though some fields have not been completed. This is not a good idea, however, as CumulusMX will not function correctly if you do not enter these fields so DO NOT click on Next until all the fields on a Wizard page are completed. This is especially true of the Latitude and Longitude settings and the Unit settings. Please make sure that the Unit settings are what you want to use as once set they CANNOT be changed without causing major problems.
	#* The settings that are displayed to you in the Station part vary depending on the station type you have selected (and the particular MX release), so there is not a screenshot to show you the other settings for your station type.
	#* Location = Your Station name and description, your latitude and longitude (in decimal format (Google Maps provides this if you pin your location), and your height above Sea Level in feet/metres.
	#* Units = The units you are going to use for Temperature, Wind, Pressure and Rain. As stated these cannot be changed after their original settings as it will render all CumulusMX stored data invalid, so make sure you set them correctly.
	#* Station = Select a Station type from the dropdown box and once you have set this additional settings will appear that are pertinent to the station type you have selected. It is important to get this correct as failure to do so will result in CumulusMX being unable to find your Weather Station.
	#* Logging = This is frequency that CumulusMX will store data in the log files. It defaults to 5 minutes but may be changed to other values by clicking on the dropdown. This is also where you set the data Rollover Time to either 9am or Midnight which tells CumulusMX when you consider your end of metrological day processing should take place.
	#* Internet = Local Copy or FTP. Local copy assumes you are running your own Internet Web Server on which you will host your own or the default web site and when you click on it a path field will open up so you can tell CumulusMX where to put your files. FTP assumes you will be using a Hosting Company (most people use this option) for your Web Site and once you click on FTP further fields will open up and it is here that you put the details given to you by your Hosting Service in order to FTP the web files to your Web Site. You can set both if you wish but be aware of the extra load that this may impose on your CumulusMX computer.
	#* Actions = This where you set the time intervals for CumulusMx to upload standard file and realtime files to your Web Host. Standard files are the files required for a web site and this is called the Normal Interval. To enable it you click on the first box, but if you want these files to be go to Web Host as well you must also click on the FTP box as well. Note this interval is in minutes and that is set on the Normal Interval box (default 15 minutes). Realtime files are those required to run features on your web site like the Gauges. This is in seconds, but please be careful setting it below 5 seconds, as depending on the speed of you Internet connection and the response of your Web Host it may be possible to set a time when the FTP task never completes leading to incorrect readings. The default is 30 seconds and as with the Normal settings you have to enable it and and tick on FTP if you want these files sent to your Web Host.
	#* at this point you have set up the minimum settings to get CumulusMX up and running and you will notice that Next button has changed to All Done. When you click on this two things will happen, your initial Cumulus.ini file will be saved and a popup will appear on you Browser and additional line will appear in CumulusMX.exe saying the Station Type has changed - restart required.
	# Optionally, use [[Samplestring.ini]] file as a guide to create a [[Strings.ini\|strings.ini]] file (look up the cross reference if you want to do this now, but you can leave it to later) where you can tailor a number of texts that Cumulus produces.
	#* The advantage of creating your '''strings.ini''' file now, is that it is read when MX starts, and we will shortly restart MX.
	# Closing MX is required in order to pick up main configuration file you created in the Wizard and then find your Weather Station.
	# MX must be stopped correctly, because it has to do a number of actions after it receives a request to close:
	#* If you have a screen attached to the device running the MX engine, you can click in that screen and terminate Cumulus MX by typing '''C''' while holding down the control key (or equivalent if you are using an apple mac).
	#* If you are connecting to MX from a remote device, then type into that remote session the control '''C'''.
	#* Otherwise do whatever is needed to end the MX executable on your installation.
	# Restart Cumulus MX, it will read your new settings (in '''Cumulus.ini''' and the optional '''strings.ini''') on re-starting, it will find the weather station, and start reading the weather data from it. On this first access to your weather station, it will not read any archive data (there is a way to modify [[today.ini]] so it can read what is in the separate logger), but from now (until you stop it) it will read (and from time to time log) the live data while MX remains running.

	==What happens if I upgrade MX?==		==What happens if I upgrade MX?==

Sfws: /* Need to install MX 3.12.0 */ corrected typo

2022-06-12T10:26:37Z

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	==Need to install MX 3.12.0 ==		==Need to install MX 3.12.0 ==

	If you are using Cumulus 1 or a release of MX earlier than 3.12.0, be aware that the content of "Cumulus.ini" is totally different to the file for later MX releases. It might have been better had the file been given a new name in release 3.2.0.		If you are using Cumulus 1 or a release of MX earlier than 3.12.0, be aware that the content of "Cumulus.ini" is totally different to the file for later MX releases. (It might have been better had the file been given a new name in release 3.12.0).

	The way the developer decided to implement it, is that when somebody installs release 3.12.0, any existing "Cumulus.ini" file is renamed, and a new "Cumulus.ini" file is created from scratch, and from then onwards all changes apply to the new file. As 3.12.0 is the only release that can create the replacement file, it is highly recommended that anybody currently using an older release, downloads 3.12.0 from [https://github.com/cumulusmx/CumulusMX/releases/download/b3141/CumulusMXDist3141.zip here] and runs that release for a while before upgrading to the latest release [https://github.com/cumulusmx/CumulusMX here].		The way the developer decided to implement it, is that when somebody installs release 3.12.0, any existing "Cumulus.ini" file is renamed, and a new "Cumulus.ini" file is created from scratch, and from then onwards all changes apply to the new file. As 3.12.0 is the only release that can create the replacement file, it is highly recommended that anybody currently using an older release, downloads 3.12.0 from [https://github.com/cumulusmx/CumulusMX/releases/download/b3141/CumulusMXDist3141.zip here] and runs that release for a while before upgrading to the latest release [https://github.com/cumulusmx/CumulusMX here].

Sfws: Corrected "CalculatedWC=1" text, see https://cumulus.hosiene.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=164244#p164244

2022-06-12T10:24:44Z

Corrected "CalculatedWC=1" text, see https://cumulus.hosiene.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=164244#p164244

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	* Tick (value shown as 1 in Cumulus.ini) then Cumulus will calculate wind chill from temperature and wind speed		* Tick (value shown as 1 in Cumulus.ini) then Cumulus will calculate wind chill from temperature and wind speed
	** Note that there is a maximum temperature, and minimum wind speed, for Cumulus to make the calculation, see [[Wind_chill]] page		** Note that there is a maximum temperature, and minimum wind speed, for Cumulus to make the calculation, see [[Wind_chill]] page
	* Don't tick (value shown as 0 in Cumulus.ini) action depends on ~~'''Calibration~~ ~~settings'''~~		* Don't tick (value shown as 0 in Cumulus.ini) action depends on other items:
	** If Cumulus has non-default multiplier and/or offset settings for temperature or wind speed, Cumulus will calculate wind chill		** If Cumulus has non-default multiplier and/or offset settings for temperature or wind speed, Cumulus will calculate wind chill
			** If station does NOT make a wind chill value available to Cumulus, Cumulus MX reports an error if you have not ticked this setting, (that is different to how the setting worked with the legacy software).
	** If station provides wind chill, then that will be used provided no multiplier/offsets have been specified for temperature or wind speed		** If station provides wind chill, then that value will be used provided no multiplier/offsets have been specified for temperature or wind speed.
	Note that some stations (Fine Offset, for example), do not make a wind chill value available to Cumulus. For these, Cumulus always calculates it.
	\|-		\|-
	\| ChillHourSeasonStart=		\| ChillHourSeasonStart=

Water01: /* Settings Configuration for MX */

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Settings Configuration for MX

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	#* Internet = Local Copy or FTP. Local copy assumes you are running your own Internet Web Server on which you will host your own or the default web site and when you click on it a path field will open up so you can tell CumulusMX where to put your files. FTP assumes you will be using a Hosting Company (most people use this option) for your Web Site and once you click on FTP further fields will open up and it is here that you put the details given to you by your Hosting Service in order to FTP the web files to your Web Site. You can set both if you wish but be aware of the extra load that this may impose on your CumulusMX computer.		#* Internet = Local Copy or FTP. Local copy assumes you are running your own Internet Web Server on which you will host your own or the default web site and when you click on it a path field will open up so you can tell CumulusMX where to put your files. FTP assumes you will be using a Hosting Company (most people use this option) for your Web Site and once you click on FTP further fields will open up and it is here that you put the details given to you by your Hosting Service in order to FTP the web files to your Web Site. You can set both if you wish but be aware of the extra load that this may impose on your CumulusMX computer.
	#* Actions = This where you set the time intervals for CumulusMx to upload standard file and realtime files to your Web Host. Standard files are the files required for a web site and this is called the Normal Interval. To enable it you click on the first box, but if you want these files to be go to Web Host as well you must also click on the FTP box as well. Note this interval is in minutes and that is set on the Normal Interval box (default 15 minutes). Realtime files are those required to run features on your web site like the Gauges. This is in seconds, but please be careful setting it below 5 seconds, as depending on the speed of you Internet connection and the response of your Web Host it may be possible to set a time when the FTP task never completes leading to incorrect readings. The default is 30 seconds and as with the Normal settings you have to enable it and and tick on FTP if you want these files sent to your Web Host.		#* Actions = This where you set the time intervals for CumulusMx to upload standard file and realtime files to your Web Host. Standard files are the files required for a web site and this is called the Normal Interval. To enable it you click on the first box, but if you want these files to be go to Web Host as well you must also click on the FTP box as well. Note this interval is in minutes and that is set on the Normal Interval box (default 15 minutes). Realtime files are those required to run features on your web site like the Gauges. This is in seconds, but please be careful setting it below 5 seconds, as depending on the speed of you Internet connection and the response of your Web Host it may be possible to set a time when the FTP task never completes leading to incorrect readings. The default is 30 seconds and as with the Normal settings you have to enable it and and tick on FTP if you want these files sent to your Web Host.
	#* at this point you have set up the minimum settings to get CumulusMX up and running and you will notice that Next button has changed to All Done. When you click on this two things will happen, your initial Cumulus.ini file will be saved and a ~~pop~~ will appear on you Browser and additional line will appear in CumulusMX.exe saying the Station Type has changed - restart required. ~~If you are running CumulusMX interactively click on on the open Cumulus.exe box and type Ctrl-C or if you are using a service Stop the Service.~~		#* at this point you have set up the minimum settings to get CumulusMX up and running and you will notice that Next button has changed to All Done. When you click on this two things will happen, your initial Cumulus.ini file will be saved and a popup will appear on you Browser and additional line will appear in CumulusMX.exe saying the Station Type has changed - restart required.
	# Optionally, use [[Samplestring.ini]] file as a guide to create a [[Strings.ini\|strings.ini]] file (look up the cross reference if you want to do this now, but you can leave it to later) where you can tailor a number of texts that Cumulus produces.		# Optionally, use [[Samplestring.ini]] file as a guide to create a [[Strings.ini\|strings.ini]] file (look up the cross reference if you want to do this now, but you can leave it to later) where you can tailor a number of texts that Cumulus produces.
	#* The advantage of creating your '''strings.ini''' file now, is that it is read when MX starts, and we will shortly restart MX.		#* The advantage of creating your '''strings.ini''' file now, is that it is read when MX starts, and we will shortly restart MX.
	# Closing MX is ~~the~~ ~~action~~ ~~that~~ ~~will~~ ~~create~~ ~~the~~ main configuration file.		# Closing MX is required in order to pick up main configuration file you created in the Wizard and then find your Weather Station.
	# MX must be stopped correctly, because it has to do a number of actions after it receives a request to close:		# MX must be stopped correctly, because it has to do a number of actions after it receives a request to close:
	#* If you have a screen attached to the device running the MX engine, you can click in that screen and terminate Cumulus MX by typing '''C''' while holding down the control key (or equivalent if you are using an apple mac).		#* If you have a screen attached to the device running the MX engine, you can click in that screen and terminate Cumulus MX by typing '''C''' while holding down the control key (or equivalent if you are using an apple mac).

Water01: /* Settings Configuration for MX */

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Settings Configuration for MX

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	# If you start Cumulus MX without a configuration file, and you have a screen attached so you can see the output from the engine, it will show this: [[File:engineoutput.png\|800px\|center]]		# If you start Cumulus MX without a configuration file, and you have a screen attached so you can see the output from the engine, it will show this: [[File:engineoutput.png\|800px\|center]]
	# As you can see, it is running, but it does not know what station type, so it cannot connect to it, and will not do anything more.		# As you can see, it is running, but it does not know what station type, so it cannot connect to it, and will not do anything more.
	#Open the [[MX Administrative Interface\|admin interface]], and select Settings and then from the dropdown Config Wizard: [[File:dashboardwiz.jpg\|800px\|center]] Note this easier than re-typing everything plus "wizard.html" in the URL box of your browser.		#Open the [[MX Administrative Interface\|admin interface]] (either type in http://localhost:8998/ or http://IP Address of your CumulusMX computer:8998/ in your browser of choice), and from the Dashboard interface select Settings and then from the dropdown Config Wizard: [[File:dashboardwiz.jpg\|800px\|center]] Note this easier than re-typing everything plus "wizard.html" in the URL box of your browser.
	#The following screen will open [[File:wizard1.jpg\|800px\|center]]		#The following screen will open [[File:wizard1.jpg\|800px\|center]]
	#*This is the First Time Setup Wizard which will lead you through the 6 steps that are the minimum requirements to get station up and running with CumulusMX. There is a Next button at the bottom of the page that will take you through these steps. However, the Next button will allow you to move on even though some fields have not been completed. This is not a good idea, however, as CumulusMX will not function correctly if you do not enter these fields so DO NOT click on Next until all the fields on a Wizard page are completed. This is especially true of the Latitude and Longitude settings and the Unit settings. Please make sure that the Unit settings are what you want to use as once set they CANNOT be changed without causing major problems.		#*This is the First Time Setup Wizard which will lead you through the 6 steps that are the minimum requirements to get station up and running with CumulusMX. There is a Next button at the bottom of the page that will take you through these steps. However, the Next button will allow you to move on even though some fields have not been completed. This is not a good idea, however, as CumulusMX will not function correctly if you do not enter these fields so DO NOT click on Next until all the fields on a Wizard page are completed. This is especially true of the Latitude and Longitude settings and the Unit settings. Please make sure that the Unit settings are what you want to use as once set they CANNOT be changed without causing major problems.

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Settings Configuration for MX

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	The key fact relevant here is that no Cumulus release distribution contains a '''Cumulus.ini''' file. So when you first use the software, you will need to use the [[MX_Administrative_Interface#Changing_Settings\|admin interface]] to enter all settings (some have defaults that might be right for you) as described later in this page, and that will lead to creation of the main configuration file.		The key fact relevant here is that no Cumulus release distribution contains a '''Cumulus.ini''' file. So when you first use the software, you will need to use the [[MX_Administrative_Interface#Changing_Settings\|admin interface]] to enter all settings (some have defaults that might be right for you) as described later in this page, and that will lead to creation of the main configuration file.

	# If you start Cumulus MX without a configuration file, and you have a screen attached so you can see the output from the engine, it will show this: [[File:engineoutput.png]]		# If you start Cumulus MX without a configuration file, and you have a screen attached so you can see the output from the engine, it will show this: [[File:engineoutput.png\|800px\|center]]
	# As you can see, it is running, but it does not know what station type, so it cannot connect to it, and will not do anything more.		# As you can see, it is running, but it does not know what station type, so it cannot connect to it, and will not do anything more.
	#Open the [[MX Administrative Interface\|admin interface]], and select Settings and then from the dropdown Config Wizard: [[File:dashboardwiz.jpg\|800px\|center]] Note this easier than re-typing everything plus "wizard.html" in the URL box of your browser.		#Open the [[MX Administrative Interface\|admin interface]], and select Settings and then from the dropdown Config Wizard: [[File:dashboardwiz.jpg\|800px\|center]] Note this easier than re-typing everything plus "wizard.html" in the URL box of your browser.

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Settings Configuration for MX

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	#*This is the First Time Setup Wizard which will lead you through the 6 steps that are the minimum requirements to get station up and running with CumulusMX. There is a Next button at the bottom of the page that will take you through these steps. However, the Next button will allow you to move on even though some fields have not been completed. This is not a good idea, however, as CumulusMX will not function correctly if you do not enter these fields so DO NOT click on Next until all the fields on a Wizard page are completed. This is especially true of the Latitude and Longitude settings and the Unit settings. Please make sure that the Unit settings are what you want to use as once set they CANNOT be changed without causing major problems.		#*This is the First Time Setup Wizard which will lead you through the 6 steps that are the minimum requirements to get station up and running with CumulusMX. There is a Next button at the bottom of the page that will take you through these steps. However, the Next button will allow you to move on even though some fields have not been completed. This is not a good idea, however, as CumulusMX will not function correctly if you do not enter these fields so DO NOT click on Next until all the fields on a Wizard page are completed. This is especially true of the Latitude and Longitude settings and the Unit settings. Please make sure that the Unit settings are what you want to use as once set they CANNOT be changed without causing major problems.
	#* The settings that are displayed to you in the Station part vary depending on the station type you have selected (and the particular MX release), so there is not a screenshot to show you the other settings for your station type.		#* The settings that are displayed to you in the Station part vary depending on the station type you have selected (and the particular MX release), so there is not a screenshot to show you the other settings for your station type.
	#* Location = Your Station name and description, your latitude and longitude (in decimal format (Google Maps provides this if you pin your location), and your height above ~~Seal~~ Level in feet/metres.		#* Location = Your Station name and description, your latitude and longitude (in decimal format (Google Maps provides this if you pin your location), and your height above Sea Level in feet/metres.
	#* Units = The units you are going to use for Temperature, Wind, Pressure and Rain. As stated these cannot be changed after their original settings as it will render all CumulusMX stored data invalid, so make sure you set them correctly.		#* Units = The units you are going to use for Temperature, Wind, Pressure and Rain. As stated these cannot be changed after their original settings as it will render all CumulusMX stored data invalid, so make sure you set them correctly.
	#* Station = Select a Station type from the dropdown box and once you have set this additional settings will appear that are pertinent to the station type you have selected. It is important to get this correct as failure to do so will result in CumulusMX being unable to find your Weather Station.		#* Station = Select a Station type from the dropdown box and once you have set this additional settings will appear that are pertinent to the station type you have selected. It is important to get this correct as failure to do so will result in CumulusMX being unable to find your Weather Station.
	#* Logging = This is frequency that CumulusMX will store data in the log files. It defaults to 5 minutes but may be changed to other values by clicking on the dropdown. This is also where you set the data Rollover Time to either 9am or Midnight which tells CumulusMX when you consider your end of metrological day processing should take place.		#* Logging = This is frequency that CumulusMX will store data in the log files. It defaults to 5 minutes but may be changed to other values by clicking on the dropdown. This is also where you set the data Rollover Time to either 9am or Midnight which tells CumulusMX when you consider your end of metrological day processing should take place.
	#* Internet = Local Copy or FTP. Local copy assumes you are running your own Internet Web Server on which you will host your own or the default web site and when you click on it a path field will open up so you can tell CumulusMX where to put your files. FTP assumes you will be using a Hosting Company (most people use this option) for your Web Site and once you click on FTP further fields will open up and it is here that you put the details given to you by your Hosting Service in order to FTP the web files to your Web Site. You can set both if you wish but be aware of the extra load that this may impose on your CumulusMX computer.		#* Internet = Local Copy or FTP. Local copy assumes you are running your own Internet Web Server on which you will host your own or the default web site and when you click on it a path field will open up so you can tell CumulusMX where to put your files. FTP assumes you will be using a Hosting Company (most people use this option) for your Web Site and once you click on FTP further fields will open up and it is here that you put the details given to you by your Hosting Service in order to FTP the web files to your Web Site. You can set both if you wish but be aware of the extra load that this may impose on your CumulusMX computer.
	#* Actions = This where you set the time intervals for CumulusMx to upload standard file and realtime files to your Web Host. Standard files are the files required for a web site and this is called the Normal Interval. To enable it you click on the first box, but if you want these files to be go to Web Host as well you must also click on the FTP box as well. Note this interval is in minutes and that is set on the Normal Interval box (default 15 minutes). Realtime files are those required to run features on your web site like the Gauges. This is in seconds, but please be careful setting it below 5 seconds as depending on the speed of you Internet connection and the response of your Web Host it may be possible to set a time when the FTP task never completes leading to incorrect readings. The default is 30 seconds and as with the Normal settings you have to enable it and and tick on FTP if you want these ~~file~~ sent to your Web Host.		#* Actions = This where you set the time intervals for CumulusMx to upload standard file and realtime files to your Web Host. Standard files are the files required for a web site and this is called the Normal Interval. To enable it you click on the first box, but if you want these files to be go to Web Host as well you must also click on the FTP box as well. Note this interval is in minutes and that is set on the Normal Interval box (default 15 minutes). Realtime files are those required to run features on your web site like the Gauges. This is in seconds, but please be careful setting it below 5 seconds, as depending on the speed of you Internet connection and the response of your Web Host it may be possible to set a time when the FTP task never completes leading to incorrect readings. The default is 30 seconds and as with the Normal settings you have to enable it and and tick on FTP if you want these files sent to your Web Host.
	#* at this point you have set up the minimum settings to get CumulusMX up and running and you will notice that Next has changed to All Done. When you click on this two things will happen, your initial Cumulus.ini file will be saved and a pop will appear on you Browser and additional line will appear in CumulusMX.exe saying the Station Type has changed - restart required. If you are running CumulusMX interactively click on on the open Cumulus.exe box and type Ctrl-C or if you are using a service Stop the Service.		#* at this point you have set up the minimum settings to get CumulusMX up and running and you will notice that Next button has changed to All Done. When you click on this two things will happen, your initial Cumulus.ini file will be saved and a pop will appear on you Browser and additional line will appear in CumulusMX.exe saying the Station Type has changed - restart required. If you are running CumulusMX interactively click on on the open Cumulus.exe box and type Ctrl-C or if you are using a service Stop the Service.
	# Optionally, use [[Samplestring.ini]] file as a guide to create a [[Strings.ini\|strings.ini]] file (look up the cross reference if you want to do this now, but you can leave it to later) where you can tailor a number of texts that Cumulus produces.		# Optionally, use [[Samplestring.ini]] file as a guide to create a [[Strings.ini\|strings.ini]] file (look up the cross reference if you want to do this now, but you can leave it to later) where you can tailor a number of texts that Cumulus produces.
	#* The advantage of creating your '''strings.ini''' file now, is that it is read when MX starts, and we will shortly restart MX.		#* The advantage of creating your '''strings.ini''' file now, is that it is read when MX starts, and we will shortly restart MX.