=== Olimometer ===
Contributors: oshingler
Donate link: http://www.olivershingler.co.uk/oliblog/olimometer
Tags: fundraising, thermometer, fundraising thermometer, olimometer, sponsor, sponsorship, charity, donation, donate
Requires at least: 3.1
Tested up to: 3.1
Stable tag: 1.1

A dynamic fundraising thermometer with customisable height, currency and background colour or transparency.

== Description ==

A dynamic fundraising thermometer with customisable height, currency and background colour or transparency.

The background of the thermometer image (the part with the text labels on) can be customised to fit in with your site's design. The height (or length?!?) of the thermometer can be customised, and the scale of the mercury bar will automatically asjust accordingly.

Also includes a widget for use on sidebars.

This plugin requires that the GD libraries are available within PHP.

If you wish the thermometer to have a transparent background then I suggest you still choose a background colour close to the actual background on which the thermometer will appear. This will ensure that the image blends in perfectly.

If you have *any* problems installing or using this plugin, or if it doesn't quite meet your needs then please let me know. Visit http://www.olivershingler.co.uk/oliblog/olimometer and leave a comment, or via Twitter @OliverShingler

== Installation ==

Either install using the automatic WordPress plugin installation method, or do it manually:

1. Upload all files to to the `/wp-content/plugins/olimometer` directory (create it if it doesn't exist) within your Wordpress Installation
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Configure the settings to your personal requirements
4. Place `<?php show_olimometer();?>` in your templates or [show_olimometer] in a post.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= The thermometer image won't show (or shows up as a red cross) =

You may not have the GD libraries installed as part of PHP, you'll need to speak to your web server administrator

= I've found a bug / have a suggestion =

You can contact me via Twitter @OliverShingler or you can leave a comment on the plugin's official page http://www.olivershingler.co.uk/oliblog/olimometer
I can't make any promises but I will do my best.

== Screenshots ==

1. The Olimometer in a sidebar widget
2. The configuration interface

== Changelog ==

= 1.0 =
* The initial release

= 1.1 =
* Thermometer now includes an optional transparent background

== Upgrade Notice ==


= 1.0 =
* The initial release

= 1.1 =
* Thermometer now includes an optional transparent background