Forecast Channel

Development Info Prerelease Info

Unused Text#

In the second version of the Forecast Channel, there is an error message that was never used.

You must perform a Wii system update to
use WiiConnect24. Refer to your Wii
Operations Manual for details.

File Path#

There's a file path present in banner.rso.lz7 in 00000005.app:

c:\home\wii\proj\album\Weather\build\rso\banner\bin\RVL\Final\banner.plf

Regional Differences#

Weather Icons#

In TPLWeather.tpl.LZ, you can find different weather icons. Although these were visible in both Japanese and international regions, these were used for the corresponding regions. The main difference is that the Japanese weather icons have a more cartoonish look and the international weather icons have a more photorealistic look. Also, the international versions have some additional icons.

Japan	International

Japan	International

Japan	International

Japan	International

Japan	International

Japan	International

Also, the Japanese version uses this arrow sign in some of the weather forecasts, usually to show there will be a different weather forecast in a few hours.

UV Index and Miscellaneous#

In weather_layout.arc.LZ, there are a couple of interesting things...

Japan	International

life_b_UV.tpl is on the left, and life_b_UVWW.tpl is on the right.

The Japanese one was changed to reflect its layout.

life_a_laundry.tpl contains this image.

The Japanese version had a laundry check feature, while the international versions did not have one.

life_c_pollen.tpl contains this image.

Just like the laundry check feature, the Japanese version had a pollen count feature, while the international versions didn't for some reason.

Numbers#

In TPLCommon.tpl.LZ, there are some symbols and numbers that are different between the Japanese and international versions.

Clock#

In the Japanese and European versions of the channel, there's a clock in the top left corner of the screen while using the channel, however they look different depending on the region.

Layouts#

In Japan, there's a 7-Day Forecast. Internationally, there's only a 5-Day Forecast.

Japan	International

The 6-Hour Forecast has many differences.

Japan	International

Ultimately, the panel with the extra weather information such as the wind speed is also very different.

Japan	International

Loading Screen#

In the Japanese version of the channel, the loading screen has all of the weather icons on it. In the international versions of the channel, the loading screen has only the sun weather icon and there are six of them. The background is also a little bit different between both versions.

Japan	International

Revisional Differences#

Errors#

The error messages were changed when the Channel was updated.

There is a problem with the Wii System
Memory. You cannot use WiiConnect24.
Return to the Wii Menu and follow the
on-screen instructions.

There is a problem with the Wii System
Memory. WiiConnect24 cannot be used.

WiiConnect24 is currently turned off.
Confirm your settings under Wii Options.

WiiConnect24 Standby Connection is
currently turned off, so this channel
cannot be used.

WiiConnect24 cannot be used because your
Wii console cannot connect to the Internet.
Confirm Internet settings under Wii Options.

Unable to connect to the Internet.
WiiConnect24 cannot be used.
Check your connection settings.
See the Wii Operations Manual for details.

There is a problem with WiiConnect24
communication, so it is temporarily
disabled. Please try again later.

The WiiConnect24 service is currently
unavailable. Please try again later.

Also, some more error codes (starting with FORE) were added.

Oddities#

In the 'globe' view, when checking the weather for Japan, the international versions will utilise the Japanese icon set. Likewise, when checking weather anywhere other than Japan, the Japanese version will utilise the international icon set.

The image to the right uses Tokyo, Japan and Honolulu, Hawaii, USA as an example.

Internal Project Name#

According to internal file names with wtr and Weather, the internal name of the software is Weather and/or possibly Weather for Revolution. Go figure.