2.7.14 Weather Report

To display a weather report in a layout item/box, click the weather button ( ) in the bar to the left of the content menu, and the weather menu will appear. Follow the instructions below to configure the display settings for the weather report.

1. In Location box select the how you want to define the location of the weather report. Once you select an option configure the following options:
2. For Region, enter the City, State (Optional), and Country (Optional) and then click Verify Location.
   NOTE: A green check will appear if the region entered has been successfully verified. If a red X appears, ensure that your spelling and location details are correct. If you are still unable to verify the location, select the Geographic Coordinates option.
3. For Geographic Coordinates, enter the Latitude and Longitude coordinates for the location.
4. In the Units of Temperature field, select the unit you want to use for the weather report.
5. In the Font field, set the font for the weather report’s text. To use a font not included in the drop-down menu, click the more button ( ) and upload the font you want to use.
6. In the Theme field, select the overall theme you want for the weather report box. Once selected, configure the following settings for the theme:
7. In the Main Area Style field, select one of the preset styles for the theme.
8. In the Theme field, select the color palette for the weather report box.
9. In the Text Color field, choose from either several preset colors or select a custom color for the text shown in the box.
10. In the Background Color field, choose a transparent background, or a preset or custom color for the background.
11. (OPTIONAL) In Background Image field, click the more button ( ) to add a background image in the layout item/box for the weather report and then upload the image you want to use.
    NOTE: The Background Image field adds a background to the layout box only. For instructions on adding a background to the entire page, go to The Editing Panel. For instructions on adding a background for the entire playlist, go to The Background Design Panel. 
12. In the Refresh Period field, set the amount of time (in minutes) you want to pass before the weather report is refreshed.
13. In the Forecast field, set whether you only want to show today’s weather or also include a 5-day forecast.
14. Click Save to finish configuring the weather report.

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