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The file strings.ini allows the customisation of a number of phrases, including the associated webtags. |
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The file strings.ini allows the customisation of the [[Forecast webtag|forecast]], including the webtag, if you have opted to have the forecast generated by Cumulus. By default Cumulus will provide a list of 28 possible forecasts. By editing the strings.ini file you can change the wording of these or translate to another language. |
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Currently you can modified phrases associated with the following: |
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*Forecasting |
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*Moonphases |
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=Modifying the phrases= |
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In the folder where you installed Cumulus, you will find a file called <tt>samplestrings.ini</tt>. Take a copy of this, leave it in the Cumulus installation folder, and name it <tt>strings.ini</tt> |
In the folder where you installed Cumulus, you will find a file called <tt>samplestrings.ini</tt>. Take a copy of this, leave it in the Cumulus installation folder, and name it <tt>strings.ini</tt> |
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=Forecast phrases= |
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By default Cumulus will provide a list of 28 possible forecasts. By editing the strings.ini file you can change the wording of these or translate to another language. You must have opted to have the forecast generated by Cumulus in the configuration page. |
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The file contains all the strings used for the forecasts, example: |
The file contains all the strings used for the forecasts, example: |
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=Moon Phases= |
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The option to change moon phases requires version 1.8.8 build 872 or greater, currently in beta testing |
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Withing the [MoonPhases] section of the strings.ini file there are 8 possible phrases to describe the phases of the moon. Adjust these as required. |
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Revision as of 14:40, 12 November 2009
NOTE: This feature is only available in version 1.8.8 build 871 and greater
The file strings.ini allows the customisation of a number of phrases, including the associated webtags.
Currently you can modified phrases associated with the following:
- Forecasting
- Moonphases
Modifying the phrases
In the folder where you installed Cumulus, you will find a file called samplestrings.ini. Take a copy of this, leave it in the Cumulus installation folder, and name it strings.ini
You must restart Cumulus if you make changes to the Strings.ini file while Cumulus is running
Forecast phrases
By default Cumulus will provide a list of 28 possible forecasts. By editing the strings.ini file you can change the wording of these or translate to another language. You must have opted to have the forecast generated by Cumulus in the configuration page.
The file contains all the strings used for the forecasts, example:
forecast23=Precipitation at frequent intervals
you could change to
forecast23=Rain again
Moon Phases
The option to change moon phases requires version 1.8.8 build 872 or greater, currently in beta testing
Withing the [MoonPhases] section of the strings.ini file there are 8 possible phrases to describe the phases of the moon. Adjust these as required.
A variety of translated files are coming soon in the other Languages section
