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Sfws: /* How to start contributing */

2021-05-17T18:25:30Z

How to start contributing

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			Pages for [[Highcharts_-_Recent\|recent graphs]] and [[Highcharts_-_Historic\|historic graphs]] were first created a decade or more ago, and moved to there current page names in 2012, but nobody has got round to adding any documentation on either page.

			Any page that has <nowiki>[[Template:WorkInProgressBanner]]</nowiki> on it is waiting for a contributor to do more work there, can you help?

	=Got questions?=		=Got questions?=

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2021-05-16T09:44:30Z

Corrected one link

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	If you are unsure whether it is best to start a new page or not (or uncertain what to name your new page),		If you are unsure whether it is best to start a new page or not (or uncertain what to name your new page),
	*go into the [[Talk:~~Pages~~ to Be ~~Written~~\|discussion]] tab of this page		*go into the [[Talk:How you can contribute\|discussion]] tab of this page
	*say what you propose, or what you are uncertain about		*say what you propose, or what you are uncertain about
	*and add your '''Wiki name''' and '''date/time''', using multiple tilde characters e.g. <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> or <nowiki>~~~~~</nowiki>		*and add your '''Wiki name''' and '''date/time''', using multiple tilde characters e.g. <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> or <nowiki>~~~~~</nowiki>

Sfws: /* We are currently looking for: */ a few more ideas

2021-05-01T14:39:11Z

We are currently looking for:: a few more ideas

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	**For example APRS, CWOP, Weather Underground,PWS, Weatherbug and WOW interfacing hints		**For example APRS, CWOP, Weather Underground,PWS, Weatherbug and WOW interfacing hints

	*Pages about using Cumulus with each of the [[Supported Devices\|Weather stations]]		*Pages about using Cumulus with each of the supported [[Supported Devices\|Weather stations]]
	**Most ~~of the~~ contributors have used cheap Fine Offset models, so you will find [[:Category:StationSpecific]] is dominated by those models		**Most past contributors have used cheap Fine Offset models, so you will find [[:Category:StationSpecific]] is dominated by those models
	**MX has greatly extended the devices it supports, but nobody has yet created any pages to cover any of these		**MX has greatly extended the devices it supports, but nobody has yet created any pages to cover any of these

			*Contributors to update Wiki

			**Read Announcements made by developer, and update/create pages, to reflect the announced bug-fixes, and new functionality
			***Some pages have boxes that indicate out of date information (often indicating which release they were last updated for)
			***New functionality probably merits new pages, the Wiki was created for original Cumulus, and not based around MX functionality

	*The pros and cons of choosing MX compared with rival weather software		*The pros and cons of choosing MX compared with rival weather software
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	:: Someone needs to write a page explaining how Cumulus 1 handles Extra sensors		:: Someone needs to write a page explaining how Cumulus 1 handles Extra sensors

	::MX ~~has~~ been ~~changing~~ handling of sensors. Can you write a page explaining how the handling has changed for different MX builds.		::MX releases have been refining handling of sensors. Can you write a page explaining how the handling has changed for different MX builds.

Sfws: /* Got questions? */

2021-05-01T14:28:38Z

Got questions?

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	*go into the [[Talk:Pages to Be Written\|discussion]] tab of this page		*go into the [[Talk:Pages to Be Written\|discussion]] tab of this page
	*say what you propose, or what you are uncertain about		*say what you propose, or what you are uncertain about
	*and add your '''Wiki name and date''' using 6 tilde characters i.e. <nowiki>~~~~~~</nowiki>		*and add your '''Wiki name''' and '''date/time''', using multiple tilde characters e.g. <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> or <nowiki>~~~~~</nowiki>
			*use '''Show Preview''' to check your typing, before you '''Save Changes'''
	*Other people can then, join the discussion, and give further advice.		*Other people can then, join the discussion, and give further advice.

Sfws: /* Got questions? */

2021-05-01T13:53:22Z

Got questions?

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	*go into the [[Talk:Pages to Be Written\|discussion]] tab of this page		*go into the [[Talk:Pages to Be Written\|discussion]] tab of this page
	*say what you propose, or what you are uncertain about		*say what you propose, or what you are uncertain about
	*and add your '''Wiki name and date''' using 4 tilde characters i.e. <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>		*and add your '''Wiki name and date''' using 6 tilde characters i.e. <nowiki>~~~~~~</nowiki>
	*Other people can then, join the discussion, and give further advice.		*Other people can then, join the discussion, and give further advice.

Sfws: Brought up to date

2021-05-01T13:16:49Z

Brought up to date

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 =Original text when Wiki first created=
 =Got questions?=
-If you wish to participate but are unsure where to start, please contact [[User:saratogaWX|SaratogaWX]] via his talk page and he can assist with a template/starting point or answer any specific questions.
+If you wish to participate, but are unsure where to start, please contact [[User:saratogaWX|SaratogaWX]] via his talk page, and he can assist with a template/starting point, or answer any specific questions.
 =We are currently looking for:=
-*Articles about APRS, CWOP, Weather Underground,PWS, Weatherbug and WOW interfacing hints
+**For example APRS, CWOP, Weather Underground,PWS, Weatherbug and WOW interfacing hints
 *The pros and cons of choosing MX compared with rival weather software
 *Extra Sensors
-::MX has been changing handling of sensors. Someone needs to write an article explaining how Cumulus 1 handles Extra sensors and how the handling has changed for different MX builds.
+:: Someone needs to write a page explaining how Cumulus 1 handles Extra sensors

Sfws: Sfws moved page Pages to Be Written to How you can contribute without leaving a redirect: Wiki is no longer new, contributions are as much about editing existing pages as creating new ones

2021-01-23T14:51:17Z

Sfws moved page Pages to Be Written to How you can contribute without leaving a redirect: Wiki is no longer new, contributions are as much about editing existing pages as creating new ones

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Sfws: add: The pros and cons of choosing MX compared with rival weather software

2021-01-23T14:49:36Z

add: The pros and cons of choosing MX compared with rival weather software

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			=Original text when Wiki first created=

	As we are in the early stages of the Wiki, I thought we could make a list of Pages/Articles we would likes to see on the Wiki. Please feel free to add to the list. If you wish to work on a new page go into the [[Talk:Pages to Be Written\|discussion]] tab and add your name.		As we are in the early stages of the Wiki, I thought we could make a list of Pages/Articles we would likes to see on the Wiki. Please feel free to add to the list. If you wish to work on a new page go into the [[Talk:Pages to Be Written\|discussion]] tab and add your name.

	Much of the information could be taken from the help files (as a start) and also by working through the forum.		Much of the information could be taken from the help files (as a start) and also by working through the forum.

			=Got questions?=

	If you wish to participate but are unsure where to start, please contact [[User:saratogaWX\|SaratogaWX]] via his talk page and he can assist with a template/starting point or answer any specific questions.		If you wish to participate but are unsure where to start, please contact [[User:saratogaWX\|SaratogaWX]] via his talk page and he can assist with a template/starting point or answer any specific questions.
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	*Further incorporation of hints developed in the support forum		*Further incorporation of hints developed in the support forum

			*The pros and cons of choosing MX compared with rival weather software

	*Extra Sensors		*Extra Sensors
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	*Creating a new page to simplify an existing page:		*Creating a new page to simplify an existing page:
			::Are there any pages that have become too complicated?

	::~~Are there any pages that have become too complicated?~~ Can you create summaries, and perhaps follow the example on the CumulusMX page where links are provided to other pages?		::Can you create summaries, and perhaps follow the example on the CumulusMX page where links are provided to other pages?
	::In the past authors have tried to incorporate updates to various pages reflecting new builds of Cumulus, including changes to how you set various settings, but the information is out of date. Can you bring it up-to-date?		::In the past authors have tried to incorporate updates to various pages reflecting new builds of Cumulus, including changes to how you set various settings, but the information is out of date. Can you bring it up-to-date?
	::Some parts of various pages have been misunderstood, and rewritten to be clearer, the style has evolved to include more heading structure as pages have grown, maybe you feel other pages need updating to a similar style?		::Some parts of various pages have been misunderstood, and rewritten to be clearer Now the style has evolved to include more heading structure to make it easier to navigate after pages have grown, maybe you feel other pages need updating to a similar style?

Sfws: /* We are currently looking for: */

2021-01-22T20:50:45Z

We are currently looking for:

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	=We are currently looking for:=		=We are currently looking for:=
	<br/>
	<big>Someone to keep the pages dealing with files like [[Cumulus.ini]] up to date, MX constantly makes changes in this area</big>


	*Web templates
	::Got a web template you can share with others?
	::Link it in with the page on Creating Templates [[:Category:WebTips]]



	*Articles about APRS, CWOP, Weather Underground,PWS, Weatherbug and WOW interfacing hints		*Articles about APRS, CWOP, Weather Underground,PWS, Weatherbug and WOW interfacing hints

	*Further incorporation of hints developed in the support forum ~~(possibly into FAQ page)~~		*Further incorporation of hints developed in the support forum

	*Extra Sensors		*Extra Sensors
	::MX has been changing handling of sensors. Someone needs to write an article explaining how Cumulus 1 handles Extra sensors and how the handling has changed for different MX builds.		::MX has been changing handling of sensors. Someone needs to write an article explaining how Cumulus 1 handles Extra sensors and how the handling has changed for different MX builds.

			*Creating a new page to simplify an existing page:
	*Updates

	::Are there any pages that have become too complicated? Can you create summaries, and perhaps follow the example on the CumulusMX page where links are provided to other pages?		::Are there any pages that have become too complicated? Can you create summaries, and perhaps follow the example on the CumulusMX page where links are provided to other pages?
	::In the past authors have tried to incorporate updates to various pages reflecting new builds of Cumulus, including changes to how you set various settings, but the information is out of date. Can you bring it up-to-date?		::In the past authors have tried to incorporate updates to various pages reflecting new builds of Cumulus, including changes to how you set various settings, but the information is out of date. Can you bring it up-to-date?

Sfws: /* We are currently looking for: */

2020-12-11T11:19:51Z

We are currently looking for:

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	=We are currently looking for:=		=We are currently looking for:=
	<br/>		<br/>
			<big>Someone to keep the pages dealing with files like [[Cumulus.ini]] up to date, MX constantly makes changes in this area</big>
	*PHP and Javascript articles

	::There are some 3rd party functions described in the wiki and forum that are written in these languages, but very little comparable with existing articles on editing HTML and CSS.
	::A posting exists on the forum to gather more information for this page.
	::https://cumulus.hosiene.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=5306&hilit=javascript

	*Web templates		*Web templates
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	::Link it in with the page on Creating Templates [[:Category:WebTips]]		::Link it in with the page on Creating Templates [[:Category:WebTips]]


	*Webcams used with Cumulus
	::A posting exists on the forum to gather some information for this page.
	::https://cumulus.hosiene.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1260

	*Articles about APRS, CWOP, Weather Underground,PWS, Weatherbug and WOW interfacing hints		*Articles about APRS, CWOP, Weather Underground,PWS, Weatherbug and WOW interfacing hints
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	*Extra Sensors		*Extra Sensors
			::MX has been changing handling of sensors. Someone needs to write an article explaining how Cumulus 1 handles Extra sensors and how the handling has changed for different MX builds.
	::These are covered in the Logs section, but can you add examples of a log file with such extra sensors?

	*Updates		*Updates
			::Are there any pages that have become too complicated? Can you create summaries, and perhaps follow the example on the CumulusMX page where links are provided to other pages?
	::~~Existing~~ authors have tried to incorporate updates to various pages reflecting ~~the current standard and beta~~ builds of Cumulus, including changes to how you set various settings, but ~~can~~ ~~you~~ ~~spot~~ ~~anywhere~~ ~~else~~ ~~where~~ ~~information~~ is ~~out~~ of date?		::In the past authors have tried to incorporate updates to various pages reflecting new builds of Cumulus, including changes to how you set various settings, but the information is out of date. Can you bring it up-to-date?
	::Some parts of various pages have been misunderstood, and rewritten to be clearer, the style has evolved to include more heading structure as pages have grown, maybe you feel other pages need updating?		::Some parts of various pages have been misunderstood, and rewritten to be clearer, the style has evolved to include more heading structure as pages have grown, maybe you feel other pages need updating to a similar style?