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* The date format uses two digits for the year and should be treated as text. Do not edit this file using software (e.g. Excel) with default of recognising formats, as it is likely to change the dates to have four figure years, and then Cumulus will no longer be able to use the log file. | * The date format uses two digits for the year and should be treated as text. Do not edit this file using software (e.g. Excel) with default of recognising formats, as it is likely to change the dates to have four figure years, and then Cumulus will no longer be able to use the log file. | ||
* Times in these files are in the form ''hh:mm'' using the 24 hour clock and local time (system time). | * Times in these files are in the form ''hh:mm'' using the 24 hour clock and local time (system time). | ||
* Note that the fields related to solar data will only contain valid data if your station has the appropriate sensor(s). | * Note that the fields related to solar data will only contain valid data if your station has the appropriate sensor(s), but if they apply make sure you note which are stored as integers. | ||
* Apart from bearings (stored as integers), most value fields are in format x.y using your system decimal notation. See [[Monthly_log_files#Example_lines_from_the_file|Monthly log files: Example lines from the file]]. | * Apart from bearings (stored as integers), most value fields are in format x.y using your system decimal notation. See [[Monthly_log_files#Example_lines_from_the_file|Monthly log files: Example lines from the file]]. | ||