Can't edit weewx.conf file

Bob Borzelleri

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Aug 29, 2019, 11:27:17 PM8/29/19

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I am thinking that the setup.py install I did locked me out of permission to edit the file.

When I open the file in the folder, I have tried to edit and get the cannot open file for saving error.

Similar limitation on the command line.

If I try to change permissions, it gives me an error that it cannot save to edit.

This is all on a Raspberry Pi 4, Davis Vantage Pro Plus with both a Console and an Envoy which is hooked up to the Pi. Everything works if I run the ISS for all inputs, but I need to relocate my wind setup and run it through a wireless transmitter as Station 2 and, so far, the Config file only lists the ISS as Station 1 and nothing for Station 2; hence my need to edit the Config file.

Any advice would be appreciated.

First time with any Linux stuff.

Andrew Milner

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Aug 30, 2019, 1:07:09 AM8/30/19

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try using sudo

Bob Borzelleri

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Aug 30, 2019, 2:39:36 AM8/30/19

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Tried that. got all the parameters changed that I wanted, but it wouldn't write over the file. Still a permission thing I guess.

Bob Borzelleri

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Aug 30, 2019, 10:19:23 AM8/30/19

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OK, I got it. It took a "SUDO nano" opener to allow me to save the modified file. Thanks for directing me back to basics.

On Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 8:27:17 PM UTC-7, Bob Borzelleri wrote:

vince

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Aug 30, 2019, 12:35:23 PM8/30/19

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On Friday, August 30, 2019 at 7:19:23 AM UTC-7, Bob Borzelleri wrote:

OK, I got it. It took a "SUDO nano" opener to allow me to save the modified file. Thanks for directing me back to basics.

I think we need a FAQ along the lines of:
- Q. I'm a new linux user and I'm getting permission denied...

- A. did you forget to preface your command with sudo ?

If this is really your first Linux adventure, it would be worth your time to get yourself a little training before you get too frustrated. There are a lot of good free self-paced things out there that you might think about nibbling away at. I usually point folks at the edx.org Linux course from the Linux Foundation, but there are lots of 'free' courses out there to help you get your feet wet. Well worth a little time if you can spare it.

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