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Weatherscan Emulator (Download link)
« on: September 08, 2010, 05:57:45 PM »
Hi, this may sound crazy but I am making a Weatherscan XL v1 emulator. Yes I am aware of Brians weatherscan v2 emulator right here at the forums, which of course was my very inspiration to make one, but mine will probably look shameful next to his. I desperately need the help of TWC experts like you guys. I need graphics (animated icons, maps) info about the XL (names of the fonts used, how LDL works). I am calling upon the kind help of you guys! Can anybody help me?  :dunno:

BTW I have my own forums here: http://www.weatherstar.forumotion.com

And my apologies admin if this is not the right place for this..

EDIT: I have most of what I need now
« Last Edit: December 18, 2010, 12:26:08 PM by BOLT96 »

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Re: Weatherscan Emulator (Can anyone help)
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2010, 06:51:15 PM »
Hi, this may sound crazy but I am making a Weatherscan XL v1 emulator. Yes I am aware of Brians weatherscan v2 emulator right here at the forums, which of course was my very inspiration to make one, but mine will probably look shameful next to his. I desperately need the help of TWC experts like you guys. I need graphics (animated icons, maps) info about the XL (names of the fonts used, how LDL works). I am calling upon the kind help of you guys! Can anybody help me?  :dunno:

BTW I have my own forums here: http://www.weatherstar.forumotion.com

And my apologies admin if this is not the right place for this..


Looks like a great forum. I just signed up. I hope it becomes more active! I'd love to see a public WeatherSTAR emulator based in something other than PowerPoint. B)
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Re: Weatherscan Emulator (Can anyone help)
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2010, 07:51:36 PM »
I'd love to see a public WeatherSTAR emulator based in something other than PowerPoint. B)

IntelliSTAR v1 Emulation


:P
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Re: Weatherscan Emulator (Can anyone help)
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2010, 08:07:48 PM »
I'd love to see a public WeatherSTAR emulator based in something other than PowerPoint. B)

IntelliSTAR v1 Emulation

:P


I don't get it. :thinking:
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Re: Weatherscan Emulator (Can anyone help)
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2010, 08:42:13 PM »
I'd love to see a public WeatherSTAR emulator based in something other than PowerPoint. B)

IntelliSTAR v1 Emulation

:P


I don't get it. :thinking:

Its a joke..

You said an emulation not made in Powerpoint and that wasnt PP based but rather Adobe based
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Re: Weatherscan Emulator (Can anyone help)
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2010, 08:57:41 PM »
I'd love to see a public WeatherSTAR emulator based in something other than PowerPoint. B)

IntelliSTAR v1 Emulation

:P


Wow - that's just excellent!

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Re: Weatherscan Emulator (Can anyone help)
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2010, 10:03:19 PM »
I'd love to see a public WeatherSTAR emulator based in something other than PowerPoint. B)

IntelliSTAR v1 Emulation

:P


I don't get it. :thinking:

Its a joke..

You said an emulation not made in Powerpoint and that wasnt PP based but rather Adobe based


Oh. xD Good emulator btw. :P
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Re: Weatherscan Emulator (Can anyone help)
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2010, 10:45:27 PM »
I'll never understand how all of you can afford $1,000 for a program, lol.

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Re: Weatherscan Emulator (Can anyone help)
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2010, 11:15:03 PM »
I'll never understand how all of you can afford $1,000 for a program, lol.
I think 90% of the people with that program don't actually buy it

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Re: Weatherscan Emulator (Can anyone help)
« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2010, 04:26:13 PM »
Well it currently looks kinda bad but I have a good base now. Would anyone like to try?  :happy:  :dunno:

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Re: Weatherscan Emulator (Can anyone help)
« Reply #10 on: October 15, 2010, 09:59:48 PM »
I saw the demo on your forums.. XviD compression ftw  :P but kudos to your work.. hopefully someone can get around to graphics  :happy:
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Re: Weatherscan Emulator (Download link)
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2010, 12:32:15 PM »
Hey all,  :thumbsup:

Don't know if anyone is still interested in this topic but the official public beta is available here: http://www.4shared.com/file/K-c_GZCX/Weatherscan_XL__install_.html

You will need a key for this version, so PM me if you would like to use it, and I will send you a key.

Also remember, for future updates and support, be sure to sign up at my forums at http://weatherstar.forumotion.com

A preview video can also be seen here:
Weatherscan Local XL emulator

« Last Edit: December 18, 2010, 06:07:04 PM by BOLT96 »

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Re: Weatherscan Emulator (Download link)
« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2010, 02:30:28 PM »
Hey Jason, I forgot to design the background so sorry!! :doh:

Id be interested after you implement my bg's and note to say it wont be stock image :(
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Re: Weatherscan Emulator (Download link)
« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2010, 02:42:26 PM »
Hey Jason, I forgot to design the background so sorry!! :doh:

Id be interested after you implement my bg's and note to say it wont be stock image :(
Hey Zach, no worries. I have made the backgrounds editable so anyone can place there own custom themes. If you send them I can try to implement them for the next release.  :thumbsup:

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Re: Weatherscan Emulator (Download link)
« Reply #14 on: December 18, 2010, 02:44:15 PM »
Oh if thats the case Ill create the outline template only in PNG, SGI, and TIFF format  :biggrin:
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