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=== How it fits with the existing inteface ===
=== How it fits with the existing inteface ===


The AI has been developed as an '''alternative''' to the existing Interface - it is '''not a replacement'''.  The existing Interface '''should always be retained''' as it is this that will be updated by Mark as and when required.
The AI has been developed as an '''addition''' to the existing Interface - it is '''not provided as a replacement'''.  The existing Interface '''should always be retained''' as it is this that will be updated by Mark as and when required.  As changes are made to CumulusMX your only access to them initially will be through the default interface provide by Mark.


As said above, the AI includes all the same resources needed to view the data being generated by your website; to configure your station and to edit data should errors occur.
As said above, the AI includes all the same resources needed to view the data being generated by your website; to configure your station and to edit data should errors occur.
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*The '''Header''' and '''Footer''' are both fixed by default.  This can be changed by you if required.
*The '''Header''' and '''Footer''' are both fixed by default.  This can be changed by you if required.
*The '''Menu''' has been adapted to take less space but includes a button to return to the default '''Interface''' pages.
*The '''Menu''' has been adapted to take less space but includes a button to return to the default '''Interface''' pages.
**I have also added the 'Custom Logs' link to the 'Utilities' menu.
**I have also moved/duplicated some of the menu entries to other top level menu items.
*The header area is now better at being responsive on small screens - reducing in size to give you more space for your data.
*The header area is now better at being responsive on small screens - reducing in size to give you more space for your data on small screens.
=====Viewing generated data=====
=====Viewing generated data=====
*The '''Dashboard''' page
*The '''Dashboard''' page
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**The '''Sun and Moon''' rise & setting times are displayed in a popup; again using the button in the page title bar.
**The '''Sun and Moon''' rise & setting times are displayed in a popup; again using the button in the page title bar.
**The Temperature, Pressure, Winds & Rain panels will flash when a new record is set
**The Temperature, Pressure, Winds & Rain panels will flash when a new record is set
**For those users with Davis weather stations, you can see '''Packets''' data, '''CRC errors''' and the percentage failure rate.<br/>I have found that this last piece of info is a good indicator for when the battery needs changing.  This option toggles across sessions so if you hide them they stay hidden until you choose to view them again.
**For those users with Davis weather stations, you can see '''Packets''' data, '''CRC errors''' and the percentage failure rate.<br/>I have found that this last piece of info. is a good indicator for when the battery needs changing.  This option toggles across sessions so if you hide them they stay hidden until you choose to view them again.
*The '''Charts''' pages
*The '''Charts''' pages
**All charts can be zoomed, i.e., you can swipe the mouse over parts of the chart to view readings in detail.
**All charts can be zoomed, i.e., you can swipe the mouse over parts of the chart to view readings in detail.
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*The '''NOAA''' pages
*The '''NOAA''' pages
**Both pages have been amended so that the required report loads when a date is selected.
**Both pages have been amended so that the required report loads when a date is selected.
*'''Extra Sensors''' - No significant cosmetic changes
*'''Extra Sensors'''
**These pages use flex boxes and as such it is possible to rearrange them on the page simply by changing their 'order' number in the html code.
*The '''Data Logs''' pages
*The '''Data Logs''' pages
**These now all have fixed columns for line number and date. If the log also includes a separate time column, this is also fixed.
**These now all have fixed columns for line number and date (and time).
**All pages automatically load data when the pages open.


=====Management and Setup Menus=====
=====Management and Setup Menus=====
*The '''Data Logs''' Menu
*The '''Readings Logs''' and '''Extra Data Logs''' pages display the current days entries but this can be changed using the popup calendar.<br/>These tables also display metric units for all appropriate data.  If you use other units then you will need to edit the three html files.  (Details are in the 'readme' file included in the download).
**All pages automatically load data when the pages open.
**Some cosmetic changes have been made to the popup editor panel.
**The '''Readings Logs''' and '''Extra Data Logs''' pages display the last 7 days of entries but this can be changed using the popup calendar.<br/>These tables also display metric units for all appropriate data.  If you use other units then you will need to edit the three html files.  (Details are in the 'readme' file included in the download).
*The '''Settings''' Menu<br/>This menu provides access to the same pages as in the default system although some have been redesigned
*The '''Settings''' Menu<br/>This menu provides access to the same pages as in the default system although some have been redesigned
**The '''MySQL Settings''' page has been made into two columns.
**The '''MySQL Settings''' page has been made into two columns.
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**The '''rain editor''' is now much narrower and the shading on read-only entries made more obvious.
**The '''rain editor''' is now much narrower and the shading on read-only entries made more obvious.
**'''Weather Conditions Editor'''
**'''Weather Conditions Editor'''
***This is a new page that combines the old ''Current Conditions'' & ''Weather Diary'' pages.<br/>The original pages are still available but not in the menu.  This can be edited to display the original pages if preferred.
***This is a new page that combines the old ''Current Conditions'' & ''Weather Diary'' pages.<br/>The original pages are not included in the latest zip file.
*The four '''Edit Records...''' pages
*The four '''Edit Records...''' pages
**These are esentially the same except that editing is done using a popup box rather than in-line.<br/>This simply avoids the tables becoming confusing on small screens.
**These are essentially the same as the default interface. Cosmetic changes have been made to the popups.
*The '''AI Settings...''' menu
*The '''Utilities...''' menu
**Gives you access to the various theme colour styles available.<br/>Selecting a theme makes it active for the current page '''only'''.<br/>To make it ''permanent'' you need to click the '''Use for all pages''' button.
**This inludes FTP, Purge database, Reload the Dayfile, Custom logs and 'AI Settings'.
**Enables you to change the status of the header and footer from static to scrolling - either or both.
**The FTP and Dayfile options load the same page with both options available.
**You can now also adjust the gap between the body of the page and the header and footer.
**Custom Logs loads the same page as the 'Settings' menu.
**'AI Settings...' gives you access to the various theme colour styles available.<br/>To view the them on this page use the appropriate button or selecting 'Use for all pages' will make the change permenantly.
**You also have the option to reset the theme to the default.
**It also enables you to change the status of the header and footer from static to scrolling - either or both and adjust the gap between the body of the page and the header and footer.
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