2019-05-19, 02:10 PM
If you have the library as a zip file, go to Sketch - Include Library - Add ZIP Library... and load the zip file. It will be put in your sketchbook/libraries folder and can be used with the #include <whatever> syntax. If your include file is in the same directory as your source code, you would use the #include "whatever" syntax. You can open a new tab in the Arduino IDE and cut/paste your include file there, which is particularly useful if you intend to do modifications to that code. You would use #include "whatever" for that, and the include file will be saved in the same folder as your source code.
You don't have to use the Add Zip Library... menu to add libraries. It is also okay to just unzip the new libraries into your sketchbook/libraries folder and restart the Arduino IDE.
While I continue to use the Arduino IDE, I agree with Sean that for really advanced stuff the Arduino IDE leaves a lot to be desired. For your weather station, I'm sure it'll be fine. The next step to another IDE is a BIG step, particularly if you are on a steep learning curve.
Andy
You don't have to use the Add Zip Library... menu to add libraries. It is also okay to just unzip the new libraries into your sketchbook/libraries folder and restart the Arduino IDE.
While I continue to use the Arduino IDE, I agree with Sean that for really advanced stuff the Arduino IDE leaves a lot to be desired. For your weather station, I'm sure it'll be fine. The next step to another IDE is a BIG step, particularly if you are on a steep learning curve.
Andy