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Eclectic-Tech

Jan 2, 2026

In the process of checking all of my Rainmeter packages to ensure they are functioning properly... this will take some time, but I hope to have this done by the end of Jan 2026!

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Eclectic-Tech

May 16, 2024

** Updated APIKey value to correct all weather skins **

APIKey=71f92ea9dd2f4790b92ea9dd2f779061

To correct any TWC weather skin, locate 'WeatherComJSONVariables.inc' file (usually in the '@@Resources' folder).

Open that file in your text editor and locate the line APIKey=21d8a80b3d6b444998a80b3d6b1449d3 and change the line
so it is APIKey=71f92ea9dd2f4790b92ea9dd2f779061

Save the file and click Refresh All in Rainmeter or restart the program.

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Eclectic-Tech

Aug 27, 2023

As of August 25, 2023 it appears people in some countries (Russia has been mentioned) are not able to access Weather.com

I do not know if this is a permanent issue, but it may be why some people are having trouble with weather skins.

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Eclectic-Tech

Oct 29, 2019

Updated S | P | L | I | C | E Visualizer

Replaced Rainfile Addon with new FileChoose by Setsukka

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Scaling Bar, Bitmap, Histogram, Rotator Images by Eclectic-Tech, journal

Scaling Bar, Bitmap, Histogram, Rotator Images

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Scaling Certain Rainmeter Style Meters To accomplish scaling in meters (Bar, Bitmap, Button, Histogram, Rotator), where W and H are used to set the size of the "meter", not the size of the "image", you can use a "universal" TransformationMatrix formula (Formula is by Xanci ):TransformationMatrix = (#Scaler#); 0; 0;(#Scaler#); ((1 - #Scaler#) * [#CURRENTSECTION#: X]); ((1 - #Scaler#) * [#CURRENTSECTION#: Y])Adding this to your meter, and controlling a new #Scaler# variable, you can easily scale these meters to any desired size. Here are 3 skins that demonstrate using TransformationMatrix to scale Rotator meters. :thumb521168567:One uses...

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Vertically Scrolling Text

Dec 31, 2014

Scrolling Text w/TransformationMatrix Version 1.1 Removed dependence on third party Scroller.dll plug-in Requires Rainmeter 3.0 or newer rainmeter.net/cms/ Overview: Example skins demonstrating vertically scrolling text & using TransformationMatrix on string meters. Premise: Create a skin that will scroll the text vertically in either direction. Then transform the scrolling text to produce "dimensional" effects. Two skins are offered along with this description; ScrollText2Shrink.ini and ScrollText2CenterZoom.ini ScrollText2Shrink shrinks the text as it progresses up the skin and back down. ScrollText2CenterZoom maximizes the size near t...

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I spent the last 6 months revisiting Linux distribution... specifically releases of Elementary OS (Luna), Bodhi, Mint 15, Tanglu, and Pear OS. Now I remember why I return to Windows; even though I do enjoy exploring those systems, most of what I enjoy, turns out to be Windows specific.I am in the process of purchasing a newer PC (I deal with ancient hardware, it does what I need, but not very quickly) so I can play with some of the newer things.Back to shopping!

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Inspirationless

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That's how I feel right now... something will "pop" eventually... EVENTUALLY... I hope! So I am spending my time browsing the web hoping for the "seed" of an idea that I can "run" with! I am crawling right now...It amazing how much "junk" is out there on the web, but it is the price we pay for freedom of expression, and I would not want it any other way! What may look like "junk" to me may be someone else's Mona Lisa! That's what makes life interesting for everyone; as much as we are the same, we also have differing ideas on what appeals to us...If you think you can inspire me, leave a comment... No? Okay, back to my browsing...