Forecastfox Weather 2.0 für Fx 4.0

Jon Stritar       


Okay, lots of comments. I probably won't be able to respond to everyone
individually, since I'd like to spend time improving Forecastfox!


*1. Forecastfox 2 doesn't have feature x!*


Please go vote on the features you want on this feedback forum:


http://forecastfox.uservoice.com


The votes will help us prioritize the issues.


*2. How can I go back to the old version?*


You can download our old versions here:


https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/398/versions/


You should be able to install 0.9.10.2 directly over version 2.


*3. Why are you using a web page to customize Forecastfox?*


The web page gives us a lot more freedom in our UI. We want to offer just as
much customization but in an easier interface. The web page also makes it
easier to maintain Forecastfox on other platforms (e.g., on Google Chrome)
since it is reusable HTML rather than Firefox specific code.


Your settings are NOT sent to the site. The preferences are stored locally,
just as they were with previous versions. The web page is simply an
interface for accessing those preferences. Your settings won't be removed
when you clear your browser history. We would have preferred to host the page
internally in the extension, but since the page uses external scripts (like
Google Maps, and the User Voice widget), we need to access it over HTTP for
security reasons. Forecastfox is also configured so that only the
customization URL can access your Forecastfox preferences (e.g., only
www.getforecastfox.com/customize/...).


*4. Why can't we customize the toolbar?*


We tried to limit the amount of toolbar space Forecastfox uses in version 2
by putting more data in the tooltips and making it easier to customize what
data is shown there. We see now that a lot of people like to modify what's
directly on the toolbar, so that you don't need to hover the tooltip. We're
working on a way to provide this flexibility.


*5. Why can't I rotate locations?*


We'll add this feature back!


*6. Why can't see both day and night on the toolbar?*


We only show days since each tooltip has the day and night in it. We can add
it back though, and then only show half the tooltip on each.


*7. Why can't I view multiple units at the same time (C & F)?*


This will be included in the next release.


*8. Forecastfox doesn't move when I drag and drop!*
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*I think this is an issue with Forecastfox 2 on Firefox 3.0.*. Please
upgrade to Firefox 3.6.8 and drag and drop will work!


*9. Why are there only 5 days shown now?*


We upgraded to a new feed at AccuWeather that gives us better radar and
severe weather alerts, and faster updates. This feed has less days in it
though. We'll see what we can do.


*10. The text colour doesn't match my theme!*


We're working on it... You can send me what theme and operating system
you're using to help out.


*11. How do you get rid of the drag and drop icon?*


It should hide itself when you close the customization page.


Thanks
--Jon