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 * create the relevant monthly and/or annual NOAA style report by choosing ''NOAA Monthly Report'' or ''NOAA Annual Report'' from the '''View''' menu, then select the required period using the selectors, click the ''Update Display'' button to see various statistics calculated from processing the monthly log files, and finally press ''Save'' button to store the new or amended report. (Note: You can generate a NOAA report for a period without a monthly log, if data for that period is present on [[dayfile.txt]].  Generation of complete NOAA reports requires information in dayfile.txt, and the monthly logs for period in question).
-===Editing in Cumulus===
-Only the current month's file can be edited from within Cumulus, choose ''This month's records'' from the '''Edit''' menu.  This is a text editor, and works best when at full screen. Click the ''Help'' button for detailed instructions.
-In the Cumulus '''View''' menu, choose ''This month'' or choose ''This period'' and then select the required period using the selectors to see various statistics calculated from processing the monthly log files.
 ===Manipulation outside Cumulus===
 Any log files for previous months can be edited with Cumulus running, unless you are trying to view them!