WeatherFax ...

[rgleason]

Hope that helps? I'll try climatology and put results in that thread.
Then to bed, its late.

[rgleason]

Originally Posted by boat_alexandra

You must run "make package" to build the installer. The NSIS.template.in gets converted to the proper install script by nsis by the build system. You should also be able to run the makensis command from a shell, if not, make sure it is in the path.

I had not seen this. We were online and working at same time I guess. Thanks will work on this.

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[Taarnskov]

I am missing the weather-faxes from

UK Met Office Fax Charts - UKMOMSLP Analysis and Prognosis - org-png

I do not now if it is possible to incorporate them into the plugin

Lars

[rgleason]

Taarnskov Is should be possible. Find the xml file in data folder which has this info. Then duplicate a record format and send it to me. I can then add it.

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[rgleason]

Sean,
I've tried compile of weatherfax_pi most recent git, with
opencpn.lib v3.0, v3.2 and v3.3.1824 have linker errors in all attempts.
see attached please. Also which opencpn.lib version should it compile with?

Thanks

[rgleason]

Okay, it did compile using Opencpn.lib v3.3.1824.
I will upload this exe install to file thingie later.

I have tried the internet connection and it is absolutely the coolest thing going! Instant wx info at your fingertips! Awesome. People have got to try this and really experience it. Give it a test and let us know what you find please, Sean really wants to release this plugin, and I think it is working but have not exercised it completely because there is a lot to it and I have not had time, but I have been into most all of it at least a dozen times or more, but have not worked with this version extensively yet. We need some guys to do this now!!!

I will post the install exe next to Opencpn Beta File Thingie rguser rgpass
Look in 3.3.1824

Here are the internet file download pics, awesome and easy.
From here you can interpolate them to overlay on opencpn charts....

[rgleason]

--Sean the above is from an earlier, but very recent compile. I am still having troubles with compile now and will let you know when I delete and do a git clone!

[rgleason]

Sean, just had a chance to delete wxfax and do a git clone.
there are just two errors, which appear to be the same with opencpn.lib v3.2 and v3.3.1824

[seandepagnier]

I am aware of the problem. I get the same error when compiling with mingw so I can solve it.

[seandepagnier]

Originally Posted by rgleason

Here are the internet file download pics, awesome and easy.
From here you can interpolate them to overlay on opencpn charts....

Rick,

With internet retrieval, when you load a file.. does it try to calibrate it every time? It should appear on the chart automatically as I have already calibrated all the urls in the database. If not, it is not finding the CoordinateSets.xml file which should be installed when the plugin is installed.

[seandepagnier]

The plugin should now (hopefully) compile for version 3.2+

[rgleason]

Ok Sean, have git pulled.
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To get opencpn.lib version 3.2.2 (most stable v3.2) of opencpn.lib
I did the following:
https://github.com/OpenCPN/OpenCPN/releases
on May 7, 2013 opencpn-3.2.2 … 0c4bcc9

git checkout 0c4bcc9
Head is not at 0c4bcc9 3.2.2

git branch -v
* no branch 0c4bcc9 3.2.2
master 3ef3142
opencpn-3.2.0 cf69568 3.2.0

git checkout -b opencpn-3.2.2
cd build
cmake ..
cmake --build .
cmake --build . --config release

then search on opencpn.lib and find two
C:\Data-Dart\Up-Soft\Navigation\opencpn-git2\build\release
C:\Data-Dart\Up-Soft\Navigation\opencpn-git2\build\debug
both the same 59kb
copy one to opencpn-lib folder

checkout master

Also did the same for
git checkout -b opencpn-3.2.0
Have included this opencpn-3-2.lib too, but they appear to be the same size.

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Then used opencpn-3-2-2.lib to compile weatherfax.
It compiled fine no errors no warnings.

Tried in Opencpn 3.2.0 and it froze when the image file was retrieved, so maybe I have to try it in Opencpn 3.2.2 to have it work properly....!!!

Also tried in Opencpn 3.3.1824 and it works.

Have uploaded to Opencpn Beta File Thingie rguser, rgpass

[rgleason]

Have tried with the downloaded version of 3.2.2 and it freezes the screen and bombs O after download of the internet retrieval file, when it tries to display the file.

Will try in MSVC debug

I think the most recent compiled weatherfax, seems to have a smaller set of selections for the xml file. -Could you check it?

Also you may have seen this from NOAA
Index of /pub/fax

also this notice

Effective January 08, 2008, the address of the FTPMAIL service changed
from ftpmail@weather.noaa.gov to ftpmail@ftpmail.nws.noaa.gov.
If you restrict incoming e-mail as a means of preventing spam, you must
configure your e-mail system to allow mail from ftpmail@ftpmail.nws.noaa.gov

Read the help file carefully - 99% of errors using FTPMAIL are simple
typo's, incorrect capitalization, failure to send in plain text format,
leading or trailing spaces, or failure to set up any spam filters properly.

The "help" file contains a more detailed description of the
FTPMAIL system and available products. To obtain a copy of the
FTPMAIL "help" file.

Send an e-mail to: ftpmail@ftpmail.nws.noaa.gov
Subject Line: Put anything you like
Body: help
The email reply will have all the map types listed for request.

[rgleason]

Sean, should we just call Weatherfax an Opencpn 3.3.1824 plugin and use that opencpn.lib to make this simpler?

I suppose I could git checkout opencpn 3.2.2 and then run MSVC in debug with the weatherfax.dll from debug....

[rgleason]

Tried weatherfax_pi.dll debug version with MSVC opencpn 3.3.1824.
After retrieve a fax, when it tries to display I get a break that won't go away.
--but it seems to work in the release!! Why??