WeatherMan description
The program is a weather manager with hourly weather updates and forecasts
Definitive Desktop Weather Manager with hourly weather updates, daily, weekend and extended weather prdictions, dopplar radar and forecast maps. Store multiple cities with detailed weather conditions. Condtions available via system tray ToolTip.
Weather history records weather conditions for reference. Radar display includes optional animation. Friendly and customizable user interface includes weather trivia and system information compiler. Optional Professional upgrade includes access to advanced features and WeatherMan Owners Area.
Here are some key features of "WeatherMan":
· Desktop Window
The heart of WeatherMan! From this window you can access all of WeatherMan's forecast data including Current Conditions, tomorrow's forecasts, and boat & beach forecasts. Quick access to still and animated Doppler radar and forecasts maps provided by The Weather Channel.
· Detailed Forecasts
Several detailed forecast are available in their own window (or choose the single window view option) and include
Hourly forecasts, Daily Details, Text Details, Weekend, Extended and Regional Forecasts. All updated hourly.
· Monitor Multiple Cities
WeatherMan can store an unlimited number of cities in it's program. You can change cities with the selection of one menu, or view all of them in a single window.
· Doppler Radar
View the Doppler radar of any selected location at any time. If the map has animation, you can activate the animation at the click of a button. if so inclined, you even have the ability to print out radar for educational purposes.
· Forecast Maps
In addition to Doppler radar, The Weather Channel also offers a variety of forecast maps, some of them animated, some of them not. At any rate, you can view these maps with the selection of any available map via the combo box on the WeatherMan Desktop Window
· Weather Averages
· Weather History
· Tray Icon with Enhanced ToolTip
· Weather Alerts
· Customizable Interface & Images
TPA Software programs have always allowed the user his or her choice of interface colors, and now with WeatherMan their choice of images to be used in the forecast windows. Image packs (IML Files) are available for download from the WeatherMan Owner's Area, and two are already included with the initial installation.
· Owner's Area
The WeatherMan Owner's Area is a special place for those who choose to donate $15.00 or more towards WeatherMan (in additional to several other cool features). Additional Image Packs, a utility to create your own Image Packs, Additional Alert sounds...and much more! You'll also find the best tools we have to offer to enhanced your WeatherMan experience.
· Self Updating
WeatherMan now contained a self updating engine to make updating to new versions as painless as possible. If an update is available, you will be notified about it. You'll then have the option for WeatherMan to download and install the new update. All you need do is sit back and watch.
Requirements:
· Pentium Class 300 MHz, 128 MB RAM