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*So tick this option, if you have a standard Cumulus implementation and then you can be sure to upgrade the standard templates. | *So tick this option, if you have a standard Cumulus implementation and then you can be sure to upgrade the standard templates. | ||
*Untick this option if you have [[Customised_templates#Creating_Your_Own_Templates|customised the existing pages]], so that if your customised versions are in "web\*.*" they don't get overwritten. It is recommended that you store any customised pages in a directory outside the Cumulus folder, as you can specify up to 10 such files on the local side of the files tab in the Configuration menu Internet settings screen and (if you are not using standard files) untick ''Include Standard Files'' on the same screen. (100 such files can be specified in [[Cumulus. | *Untick this option if you have [[Customised_templates#Creating_Your_Own_Templates|customised the existing pages]], so that if your customised versions are in "web\*.*" they don't get overwritten. It is recommended that you store any customised pages in a directory outside the Cumulus folder, as you can specify up to 10 such files on the local side of the files tab in the Configuration menu Internet settings screen and (if you are not using standard files) untick ''Include Standard Files'' on the same screen. (100 such files can be specified in [[Cumulus.ini_(Cumulus_1)]]). | ||
=== Dates (and separator requirements) === | === Dates (and separator requirements) === | ||
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#Changing just after a new month has started simplifies the process | #Changing just after a new month has started simplifies the process | ||
#Exit Cumulus | #Exit Cumulus | ||
#Amend the appropriate parameter line in [[Cumulus. | #Amend the appropriate parameter line in [[Cumulus.ini_(Cumulus_1)#Section:_Station]] to a value representing the new units. | ||
#Apply conversion tactics (see above) to figures that need to be in the new units in [[yesterday.ini]], [[today.ini]], [[month.ini]], [[year.ini]], [[monthlyalltime.ini]] and [[alltime.ini]]. | #Apply conversion tactics (see above) to figures that need to be in the new units in [[yesterday.ini]], [[today.ini]], [[month.ini]], [[year.ini]], [[monthlyalltime.ini]] and [[alltime.ini]]. | ||
#Apply conversion tactics to figures in the (preferably) just started [[Standard_log_files|current Standard log]]. | #Apply conversion tactics to figures in the (preferably) just started [[Standard_log_files|current Standard log]]. | ||
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You may find the [[Cumulus_Screenshots]] help you to find what can be edited where, although note the screens may relate to a different software version/build to that you are using. Most of the settings are fully explained in the help for each screen in the various different menu. Not all settings can be set using screens in '''Configuration''' menu, you may need to use a screen in the '''Edit''', or '''View''', menu or to directly edit the appropriate [[:Category:Cumulus Files|configuration file]]. | You may find the [[Cumulus_Screenshots]] help you to find what can be edited where, although note the screens may relate to a different software version/build to that you are using. Most of the settings are fully explained in the help for each screen in the various different menu. Not all settings can be set using screens in '''Configuration''' menu, you may need to use a screen in the '''Edit''', or '''View''', menu or to directly edit the appropriate [[:Category:Cumulus Files|configuration file]]. | ||
The information in [[cumulus.ini]] describes the configuration settings for the latest live Cumulus release, whether set via screens or directly by editing that file. If there are extra settings for a beta build, these will be covered in the build announcement, but once established should appear in [[Cumulus.ini_(Beta)]]. | The information in [[cumulus.ini]] describes the configuration settings for the latest live Cumulus release, whether set via screens or directly by editing that file. If there are extra settings for a beta build, these will be covered in the build announcement, but once established should appear in [[Cumulus.ini_(Cumulus_1)_(Beta)]]. | ||
#Some settings affect how information is read from your weather station; in general changing these may cause a discontinuity in your observations, as the changes only affect subsequent readings, and have no retrospective consequence. The exception is a change to units of measurement as this directly affects updating extremes see instructions above. | #Some settings affect how information is read from your weather station; in general changing these may cause a discontinuity in your observations, as the changes only affect subsequent readings, and have no retrospective consequence. The exception is a change to units of measurement as this directly affects updating extremes see instructions above. | ||