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OmniServer Starter Protocol for Weather Data

I need to retrieve weather information to integrate into my system.  Does OmniServer support communications via web service?

Yes, customers are using OmniServer for communications with web services including online weather APIs.  To help get you started, we have a starter OmniServer protocol that configured to retrieve Charlotte weather as an example.

The attached file contains the OmniServer .DPD protocol file, as well as, a readme with some details on how to make the sample work with your own system and is provide as-is to assist you in getting started.

To import the OmniServer protocol (OmniServer V2.8 or newer):

  1. Open the OmniServer Configuration window.
  2. Go to the Protocols view (View ⇒ Configuration ⇒ Protocols).
  3. Go to File ⇒ Import ⇒ Protocol.
  4. Browse to and select the "WEATHER.DPD" protocol file and click Open.

To install the OmniServer protocol (OmniServer 2.7 or older):

  1. Make user the OmniServer polling service (osrvpoll.exe) is not running.  If the OmniServer system tray icon is visible, right-click on it and select "Exit" to shutdown the polling service.
  2. Next, browse to the application data directory for OmniServer:
    1. For Win XP - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Software Toolbox\OmniServer
    2. For Win 7 / Server 2008 and newer - C:\ProgramData\Software Toolbox\OmniServer
    3. Application Data is a hidden folder by default, so it may be necessary to edit your Folder View Options
  3. Copy "WEATHER.DPD" into this directory.
  4. When you start OmniServer, this protocol will be available in your protocol list.

For versions prior to V2.7, the .DPD protocols are stored at C:\Program Files\Software Toolbox\OmniServer