The FTP procedures modified so if "Graphs" are selected for transfer, Binary Mode in the FTP Settings will be automatically enabled. Note: Images cannot be sent as ASCII.
11.7.3.121 BETA (23-03-2025)
Unfortunately had to disable the FWI Forecasting procedures as "yourweather.co.uk" no longer supports the API used freely.
v11.7.3.120 BETA (17-10-2024)
Repaired long-time fault preventing fwidata.csv being produced when decimal is comma. Introduced fwidata.xml file production (Internet Options / File Options).
v11.7.2.119 BETA (16-10-2024)
Made changes to the CSV file (fwicalc.csv) creation sub-system to improve it's purformance.
v11.6.5.118 BETA (15-04-2023)
Updated application to use OpenSSL-3. Now requires two replacement DLL files.. libcrypto-3.dll & libssl-3.dll (both are provided in the full installation package). Some minor changes to development analytics.
v11.6.4.117 BETA (15-04-2023)
Added FTP encryption type selection (quick fix).
v11.6.3.116 BETA (27-03-2023)
Changed some deployment functions (no longer compatible with XP or less - sorry!), and changed the error handling routines. Repaired a bug in the Forecast Retrieval system that affected European users.
v11.5.0.115 BETA (15-12-2020)
Added functionality for forecasting FWI Indices into the future.
v11.4.0.114 BETA (11-05-2020)
Fixed some minor errors in program.
v11.3.(1-9).113 BETA (21-04-2020)
Changed some of the statistics and webtags. Changed the format of the main FWI data file to give it more flexibility (it is backed up). You will need to choose your Front Page Chart Titles again (FWI Setup / Application Settings), and HTML Table Setup column headings (Internet / Web/File options). Allowed WX Stn units for humidity to allow for RH Decimal; they are still stored as RH % however.
v11.2.1.112 (05-04-2020)
A small data file can be created that POSTS automatically to the FWICalc website (see Application Settings in FWI Setup to enable); requires an internet connection. The data can be viewed in maps or tabular form from within the website. Some further exception handling routines invoked to try and protect against crashes. All data/configuration files are now written to the ProgramData folder (originally written to a virtual location from Windows Vista+); at first startup any original files are copied across, and the application is pointed at these new files.
v11.1.2.111 (18-03-2020)
Enabled "Check for Updates" from within application. This will take you to this webpage if an update is available. You must download the 32 bit Windows Installer Package (5.64Mb fwi_calc111.msi) to upgrade.
v11.1.1.110 (14-03-2020)
Allowed ssl (https) input files to be used. Two new dll files must be in the root directory of FWICalc.
v10.5.2.109 (27-03-2017)
Included a Windows version sensor, and tests for Windows 10 compatibility during setup.
v10.5.1.108 (21-03-2017)
Changed code that reads data input file to do some further cleaning of spaces and line-feeds to assist MeteoHub users.
v10.4.1.107 (11-05-2016)
Six critical data files can now be automatically backed up. Go to FWI Setup/Application Settings to select location to save.
v10.3.1.106 (24-02-2016)
Some minor changes required for Windows 10 compatibility.
v10.2.1.105 BETA (13-06-2015)
Minor changes required to previous BETA.
v10.0.0.104 BETA (31-10-2014)
Enhanced Fireboard adjustments. Allowed user to define danger thresholds for Angstrom, GFDI and FFDI indexes. This build will be reissued as Build 105 once it passes muster.
v10.0.0.104 (16-10-2014)
Some minor fixes and improvements.
v9.9.1.97 - 9.2.4.103 (1-06-2013)
Changes to way BKDI is calculated (modified Crane 1982 algorithm). Created Email Alarm system. FWICalc can now read weather data file every 15 minutes and use peak daily values in FFDI, GFDI and optionally in CBI, FMI and Angstyrom indexes. Have changed BKDI index so it now stores as a fractional number (displays as integer however), this creates more accurate calculations and conversions.
v8.8.1.96 (21-02-2013)
Removed some bugs notified in previous version. FWICalc can now open remote weather files (http, https, www).
v8.7.3.92-95 (07-02-2013)
Web table settings are now preserved with version update, however front-page grid will need to be revised if necessary.
v8.6.0.90-91 (Not Released)
Changed main window user interface. Corrected errors in GFDI and FFDI calculations, now takes into account seasonal variation of grass fuel load. Upgraded error logging system.
v8.4.1.87 - 89 (Not Released)
Rehashed how FDI (Aussie FWI) is calculated. Added FDI, Drought Factor and Byram-Keetch Drought Index.
v8.3.0.86 (11-01-2013)
Moved FWI Math and some file functions to DLL libraries. Parse.dat no longer shipped with product, now automatically created by DLL if missing.
v8.1.0.84 - 85 (30-12-2012)
Complete revamp of database file format. New fire indexes (Angstrom, FMI) and calculation of Australian Code Red index (from FWI). Fireboard now allows for 6 segment Code Red board, with segment colours selectable via the colour scheme dialog (ie. FWI, FWI Code Red, CBI & Angstrom). Main page window now allows for selection of shown indexes (date is still compulsory). ^fwitable^ now allows for selection and order of indexes plus more flexibility in formatting. Print routine also allows for selection and order of indexes. Multiple new webtags available. Strengthened file backup system.
v7.6.1. Builds 81 - 83 (01-12-2012)
All BETA releases with tweaking of ^fwitable^ Webtag format.
v7.6.0.80 (03-11-2012)
Included 2D Fireboard graphic design function. Import/Export now remembers most previous settings. Minor fixes.
v7.5.0.79 (06-08-2012)
Redesigned Import/Export feature to make it less memory intensive when used with large input files. Changed FTP Server setup procedure to prevent log-in failures with some servers. Extended FTP log to provide more detail information. Other minor changes. Found solution to errors caused by VWS data files not localising list or decimal separators.
v7.4.0.78 (26-05-2012)
Windspeed units/input can now be m/sec or ft/sec. Both VWS & Cumulus data files can now be directly imported into FWICalc. Numerous other adaptions and changes to take advantage of the new compiler functions.
v7.3.0.77 (27-02-2012)
Completely transferred application production to new compiler language. This version never released as always in TEST BETA.
v7.2.0.76 (14-01-2012)
Fire Danger Codes (FFDC, SFDC, GFDC) can now be displayed as kW/m² in both the main data grid and in web tables, and are now selectable in the Graphing Setup page as a data source (kW/m²). The Restart Button system now inserts all missing days at the end of the data file as Fudge Records. An information dialog is now available that shows general information & statistics of the FWI Data File. Fixed some minor bugs & general house-keeping.
v7.1.3.75 (07-01-2012)
Included CSV File Import function. Repaired bug that disallowed negative temperatures on some operating systems. Removed a few caution screens that were no longer required.
v7.1.2.74 (05-01-2012)
Fixed issue with time errors (12 vs 24 hour) on Windows 7 platform. Included CSV File Export function (import is still being designed). Removed some memory overhead. Fixed errors in Web File parse process (and increased speed). Improved Fudge feature (a little smarter). Front screen editing is now achieved by double-clicking data grid. Fixed other minor issues.
v7.01.73 (26-10-2011)
Maintenance upgrade. Fixed reported issues.
v7.00.72 (10-06-2011)
Added Forest Type selection in Environment setup. This enhances the accuracy of FFDC. Some minor bugs fixed.
v6.18.71 (28-05-2011)
Introduced a quick front-page method of restarting FWICalc after catastrophic failure (automatic data entry fails), will introduce a new SET point using last known data (FFMC, DMC, DC) up to 30 days old or introduce new startup values.
v6.17.70 (14-05-2011)
Fixed an issue with the calculation of the monthly CBI value. Further WebTags added for current year highs/lows. Messed with graphing package to create more robust 3D graphs.
v6.16.69 (3-05-2011)
Fixed error in FTP component causing freeze up if broadband connection fails during transfers. HTML Table Column headings can now be edited by the user & up to 100 rows of data permitted. Further WebTags added.v6.15.68 (7-01-2011)
Incorporated automatic update function (see Check for Updates in Help menu).v6.14.67 (6-01-2011)
Included setup function to account for winter ground snow at weather station. Also modified HTML Table function to allow for full expansion of table headings.v6.13.66 (14-10-2010)
Error repaired that prevented temperature being written to parsed web files.v6.12.65 (22-09-2010)
File fwiweb.xml is now produced irrespective of File Settings, so it can be uploaded using 3rd party FTP software .v6.11.64 (7-08-2010)
Fixed error that prevented acceptance of comma in decimal number formats.v6.10.63 (1-08-2010)
An error in the CBI recalculation process has been fixed.v6.00.62 (4-07-2010)
Installed patches & fixes for Windows 7 compatibility, and repaired some errors in RAS (dialup modem) setup.v6.00.61 (21-06-2010)
Patch installed to remedy "Can't find previous day data!" error in Windows 7 and some 64 bit system operating systems.v6.00.60 (09-06-2010)
Revamped the setup process to make it more intuitive (hopefully). Fixed several minor program errors.v5.23 Build 58+59 (31-05-2010)
Repaired some FTP issues inherent in previous versions. Configuration files are now portable, so running more than one instance of Application is now possible (multiple weather stations).v5.22 Build 57 (24-05-2010)
Fixed minor bugs. Created new web tag ^parsetime^. Changed Installer to 32bit.v5.22 Build 56 (05-12-2009)
Introduced HTML Help for XP, Vista Users. FTP Log file and Minimise to System Tray now available.v5.21 Build 55 (29-11-2009)
Can now upload a preformatted XML file to your website, that in turn can be uplifted to the www.wilddata.org.nz website and utilised in Google Mapping services etc.v5.2 Build 55 (26-11-2009)
Can now upload a preformatted XML file to your website, that in turn can be uplifted by this website and utilised in Google Mapping services etc.v5.1 Build 54 (05-11-2009)
Database now revamped to future proof. Further graphing capabilities added including transparent GIF images.v5.0 Build 53 (1-11-2009)
Fixed errors in CBI Danger analysis.v5.0 Build 52 (29-10-2009)
Replaced graphing package, now can create & FTP dynamic graphs as required.v5.0 Build 51 (19-10-2009)
Ressurrected program from ashes; have changed FTP system, included CBI calculations, more Table Options & removed some minor bugs.v4.1 Build 50 (14-06-2007)
Included method of changing Fire Danger Rating colors (Edit/Fire Danger Color Scheme).v4.1 Build 49 (04-05-2007)
ADSL/Broadband connection now selectable in RAS/FTP setup dialog.v4.1 Build 48 (15-04-2007)
Fixed bug effecting HTML table units displayed.v4.1 Build 47 (20-03-2007)
Fixed some user identified bugs. Enabled the "GRASS CURE TABLE" feature.v4.1 Build 46 (23-05-2006)
Found a memory leak that needed patching, also reduced the CPU load during processing functions. Removed some redundant buttons. Added the "FUDGE" feature.v4.1 Build 45 (19-05-2006)
Just some subtle improvements to the graphing package - can now change the colour of most graph elements, can now swap which series is shown in front (handy on area graphs), changed the graph print routine so you can choose printer & print properties, you can now show a red band on the graph which indicates high-extreme fire danger for the chosen indice.v4.1 Build 44 (17-05-2006)
Wouldn't you know it as soon as I release the new version someone points out a bug. The ActiveX bug in the installer program has been remedied (I hope). I have also allowed for selectable delimiting characters in the Weather station input files (default is Line Feed). v4.1 Build 43 (16-05-2006)
YES there has been a huge gap in the development time. That is because a cooked PC and corrupted backups meant I lost the original source code for the project. I have now rewritten, and reverse engineered the 37,000 lines of code used to create this application. It may look the same, but builds 1..42 have seen a dramatic change in the way it handles the algorithms and other routines. RAS & FTP procedures have been completely rehashed (made more simple I hope), multiple bugs fixed, unit of measurement selection added, hemisphere & country selection added, latitude & longitude now effect some indices, print feature is now enabled, the graphing package has been rewritten, plus a few other tweaks. v4.0 (16-04-03)
Added "Start Minimised" checkbox on main entry form. This permits the application to start "off screen" which is useful if it is part of a series of applications running automatically on the host PC (such as in an automatic weather station situation). v3.9 (31-03-03)
Added "Process Now" button to Web Options page to allow forcing of Data File processing irrespective of data already existing (use with caution). Moved "Parse Now" button on Web Options page, and limited function to only parsing files. Data File is no longer processed. v3.8 (28-03-03)
Added 43 new statistical tags to the parse file tag list (^sta...^). v3.5 to v3.7 (05-01-03) (Don't ask)
Allowed for extra file in Parse file routine (now x4), but now very extendable. Added Last Fire Danger Rating colour tags to parse file tag list for FF, SF & GF. Streamlined save routines and extended capability of setup routines. Added "Apply" buttons to Web Options & Graph pages to enable changes without leaving page. Sorted out Environment Set/Use default value system. Added "New" to file menu, and rehashed method of file creation. v3.4 (02-01-03)
Corrected flaw in Display menu "year" routine. Fully automated builtin version updater for versions 3.1+. Slight changes to way display updates itself (no more added blank lines) .v3.3 (23-12-02)
Corrected occassional errors on selecting data in grid. Address data file directly for ALL values now. Save on change now automatic. Changed graphing routine so date range or last record count can be used (limit 100 records displayed). Changed web tags slightly. Only major change ^fwitoday^ becomes ^fwifwi^. This was because "todays" records may not be available at time of parsing so "last" record is displayed instead. Added "Parse Now" button on Web/Options form. If "Input File" date is already present in current records the data WILL NOT be processed, however the "Parse File" WILL be parsed as normal. This prevents Total Rainfall being corrupted. Added "Display" menu item. This allows various opitions on how many records to display in visual grid on base of main form. Year (eg. 2002) is also available. Corrected graph component to accept 100 X-Axis values. Corrected fault in parse file routine.v3.2 (01-12-02)
Changed some terrible gramatical errors (whoops). Working on PRINT routine, harder than expected, unfinished. Provided a routine to automatically upgrade version non-compatible data files if required. Repaired fault in "Save As" routine. "Print" routine has been disabled in this version whilst I rewrite the code. v3.1 (29-11-02)
Included algorithms for Forest, Scrubland and Grassland fire intensity (FI) and danger codes (FFDC,SFDC,GFDC). Environment input panel added to Main Page. Updated parse tags to reflect changes to available danger codes (^fwiffdc^,^fwisfdc^,^fwigfdc^) . Minor help system fixes. Revamped & simplified fwicalc.ini file creation process. Realigned, centred text, buttons, edit boxes etc (neatened the thing up).v3.0 (26-11-02)
Incorporated FTP & Dial-up Connection procedures. Incorporated 96bit encryption routine for password storage. Revised data file storage system from ascii text based to binary random access system. Required creating two data files per profile (*.fwi = fwi data, *.fws = profile setup). Stress tested application. Simplified date format checking routines & error pickup. Repaired StringGrid TopRow bug. Repaired Fire Danger Rating bug. Repaired FTP timer bug.v2.1 (19-11-02)
Added 2nd series overlay procedure to graphing routines. Included automatic version updater for data files.v2.0 (17-11-02)
Designed and incorporated graphing capability.v1.1 (26-10-02)
Added file parse and HTML table routines. Created Windows help file for application.v1.0 (13-10-02)
First Beta version written. FWI calculations only.