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[Tuicemen]

- New Release Ver 3.0.4.8 -
Finally many of you are saying!  

Still waiting on my home weather station so maybe support will follow in next release!
I keep trying to make this intergrate more with BVC. So I'm interested in how others have done it and suggestion to improve on that.

The new features are:
Added music ON/OFF Pics for floorplan
Added file start from remote (RF receive)trigger
Added option to speak email using remote
Added option to open other web browsers via the open file format using full path of exe
Added weather forcast, saved as forcast.txt in data folder(updates on weather button Press or remote trigger)
Added temperature, saved to temperature.txt in data folder (updates at interval you specify)
Added daily reminder, saved to Reminder.txt in data folder
Added option to show weather display or not
Added temperature info in Celsius if a Canadian city is chosen (temperature is still Fahrenheit for forcasts)
Added Fog pic for weather condition display
Updated manual to reflect changes

Hopefully the new text files created can be used with other programs like BVC!
Note: link to download is still the same
PCC in case the auto updater in program fails to catch the new file.

 

[Knightrider]

Boy, I feel stupid, but I can't locate the help file.  Care to give me the step by step on the email reader?  just point me in the right direction (help file).

[Tuicemen]

Sorry every one!
Looks like the server still has the previous version on it!
Guess my upload failed! 
About screen still shows version 3.0.4.7
I'll try to get the new one up today baring server issues!
Knightrider: the option will be in the remote triggers it is the last option!
Update: Seems when I tried to configure VB express so it would build for all Platforms it reset some defalts! (Build directory)
Guess that will teach me to take so much time off from programing!
Anyways current (correct build) is now on the server and downloads and installs correctly for me!

[Tuicemen]

***Just Released version 3.0.5.1***
I've been busy with some other programs but finally got a new update for PCC posted on the server.

Not a real big update unless your a BVC fan, which is just about everyone!
3.0.5.1
Added features:
Added Reminder.txt to wave file conversion does this automatically, places file in sounds folder
Added Temperature.txt to wave file conversion does this automatic on each temperature update cycle, places file in sounds folder
Added Callid.txt to wave file conversion does this automatic on each caller id received, places file in sounds folder
Added Button to open weather station Plug-in once released
Opens a sample of the weather Plug-in showing CSV file retrieval for now
Added option to start any of the Plug-ins or programs installed in the PC Companion folder
Added link to my software page for Plug-ins and Add-Ons
Added PC lockout, clicking security lock logs out of windows as well as locking the floorplan view
thus giving your HA PC more tamper protection if your windows account is password protected
Disabled the option pop up screen from system tray icon if security lock out in effect.
Fixed sound triggers from not playing if weather option configured
Fixed link to RealVNC
Fixed some display issues for main window

As many are finding this program is getting a little complicated to setup even with the manual which I failed to update this time around. 
In future builds I'll start to stream line the program and make it easier to setup. One possibility is to have a beginner and advanced mode.
I look forward to hearing anyone elses suggestion for improvement!
I have 2 more plug-ins in the works right now the weather station CSV file reader which will enable 8 additional weather triggers and not just temperature based.
And a Text to Wave program does just that turns text files into wave files.
In case anyone can't figure out the benefits to BVC in this build then A hint is: the file conversions! 
Thank to everyone for their support !
 

[-Bill- (of wgjohns.com)]

As a BVC... er... "fan". 

I fully appreciate how convenient the .txt to .wav conversion is!   

 

 

[Tuicemen]

As a BVC... er... "fan". 

I fully appreciate how convenient the .txt to .wav conversion is!   

 

 

thanks Bill! A new release of the plug-in pack is now on the server
this includes;
CommandConotroler (unlocks the VCR commanders hidden features)
SecurityInformer (adds security sensor monitoring from floor plan)
Text2Wav (converts any text file int a wave file)
X10WeatherWatch (enables one to use a personal weather station via VWS and will trigger up to 8 x10 commands based on wind, temperature, humidity or any condition your weather station is capable of capturing)
 

[HA Dave]

........  A new release of the plug-in pack is now on the server

You need to link to these things. Maybe a link in your signature would be nice.

[Tuicemen]

You need to link to these things. Maybe a link in your signature would be nice.

As they are all included in the PCC  plug-in pack anyone that has this pack can download the new version by clicking on the Update Button in the CommanderControler (mouse remote).
Or they can use the original link sent to them via e-mail.
For those that don't have the plug-in pack there is a donation link (specific for the plug-in pack)  in  the latest version of PC Companion. 
 

[Tuicemen]

Update:
Seems where PC Companion was getting it's weather information for temperature triggers had a format change!
This caused everyones temperature triggers to fail! 
I know many of you use the temperature triggers so as soon as it was drawn to my attention I started working on a fix.
I've just posted a Update
Version 3.0.5.2
Fixed temperature triggers and display
All the information that was available before isn't there yet but the main info (temperature) is.
I'll have to dig a little more to see if I can retrieve more weather info from the temperature site.
Hopefully I can add some more info or at least retrieve the conditions we could before.
Fixed Vista Display issue.
I had started on the Vista display issue and I believe I have that one resolved as well.
I may have missed a screen so if anyone with vista has an issue with a particular screen let me know.

 

[Tuicemen]

New version on server 3.0.5.6
This update is mostly for the weather options.
Version 3.0.5.6:
Added option to retrieve temperature from thirdparty software
Added weather retrieval for non North American users
Removed problem weather(temperature source)
Fixed issue with Caller id unable to find log file
Added Caller Id log view and Called Id log clear buttons to the Caller id and Phone book setup page
Fixed TTS sound issue after a text to wave conversion
 

[Tuicemen]

Since adding the option for PCC to utilize a third party software for gathering weather info I've been playing more with that option.
I thought I'd play with a little program WeatherWatcherLive that  jjsalobird suggested.
While working on debugging that option I realized  I can make this program create a CSV file which the PCC Plug-in X10WeatherWatch can use.
Hey no need for an expensive weather station now PCC can trigger x10 events from the internet weather gathered from WeatherWatcher Live.
No need to worry about how, you can use the programs defalt data log and just save it as a CVS file anywhere you like then point X10WeatherWatch to it.
Since WeatherWatcher Live can save 2 different files you can utilize the temperature triggers already with PCC and use the Plug-in for additional weather triggers like rain,wind,humidity and more!
So for those looking for more weather triggering possibilities this little program is worth looking at!

Note: There is a new PCC version posted  that addresses some temperature triggering issues from a thirdparty program.
 

[Tuicemen]

New update: 3.0.5.8
Fixed batch file folder opening on call received if no trigger set
Fixed Plug-in selector so it don't display installers
improved call id splash screen fade
Added ability to retrieve a Temperature & windspeed from Weatherbug(can't trigger from this info)
Added option to read info.txt file in log folder from a batch file (batch file & txt file included)
Updated Manual

Note: link to download is still the same
PCC in case the auto updater in program fails to catch the new file.

 

[Tuicemen]

***New version now on server!***
Version 3.0.6.0
Added send emails as x10 triggers
Fixed X10 logging problems introduced last build
Added code to stop multiple X10sends for temperature triggers
Added CSV file creator for weather thus enables the Weather Station plug-in to utilize data from PCC instead of a weather station
This file (MyCSVfile.CSV) is created in the PCC log folder on weather retrieval.

Also new version of the PCC Plug-in pack is now available.

This version  updates  X10WeatherWatch, gives it a new look and basically triples your trigger options.
Added 8 new paramiters to watch
Added 16 else triggers (one for each paramiter )
Added code to prevent multiple X10 sends for a trigger  and or the Else's
Hard coded first three new Paramiter Names as Temperature,Wind Direction and Wind Speed These Names aren't changeable
Added Temperature display to System tray Icon
Added  Metric measure check box to display  °C or °F after temperature values and MPH or KPH after wind speed
Added CSV setup button which hides or shows CSV and Paramiter settings
Added min and close to top of Mainpage
Added wind direction graphic that displays current direction, Speed displays inside graphic
Added Static thermometer graphic, current temperature displays under it
Added so program now pulls info on start up (if configured) so you don't have to wait for the timer
Added Plug-in Pack current version download button (downloads to the PCC BackUps folder)

 

[Tuicemen]

Yes, I'm still alive 
Some of you are thinking of switching to 64 bit or may already done so.
Doing so will stop PCC from loading.
I spent most of yesterday installing Win 7 64 bit as every thing works fine with 32 bit.
today I've been debugging and seem to have found the issue!
It seems to be a tool used to allow tapi to work (resolved telephony issues)
I've disabled this function for a 64 bit build until this tool is updated for 64 bit or I find another way to resolve the issues.
I should have a 64bit build shortly. (baring any other hurtles)

The next issue some have found is updating to AHP 3.296 stops PCC from finding x10nets (sending/recieving x10 info). This seems to be an issue with the SDK
I'm not sure if reverting to an older build of AHP will help as it hasn't on my 64 bit machine.

[HA Dave]

Yes, I'm still alive 

Nice to see you!

From what I seen in sale ads... 64 bit is the way things are going.