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Version: Reality 5.8

ZD Weather

ZD Weather is a Reality Hub Custom Module for on-air weather graphics.

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ZD Weather Custom Module

You search for cities, build a playlist with live forecasts, and cycle those cities on air through your Show’s weather template. Your every graphics item in the ZD Weather playlist instantly becomes a Lino rundown item.

How It Works​

ZD Weather:

  • Runs as a small server and appears as a module inside Reality Hub.
  • Connects to your Show, Engines, Rundown, through Reality Hub Weather Module Graphics and L_Weather_LT template.
  • Lets you search cities and add them to a playlist.
  • Cycles each city on air for a duration you choose when you press Start.
  • Keeps forecasts fresh automatically and remembers your playlist across restarts.
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Forecasts and city search uses Open-Meteo. You do not need a weather API key. You only need to provide a Reality Hub API Key in the ZD Weather module .env settings.

Prerequisites​

Before you start:

  • Reality Hub running and reachable.
  • A Show and Rundown already set up, with an Engine running the Show.
  • The L_Weather_LT weather template available in that Show.
  • Node.js installed on the machine that runs the module.
  • Internet access for live forecasts and map tiles. If you like to work offline, please read Troubleshooting and FAQ section.