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Diving Log 6.0.8 released

Thursday, March 16th, 2017

A new update for Diving Log 6.0 has been released with the following new features and improvements:

  • Downloader new computers: Hollis DG02, Aqualung i750TC, Cressi Drake, Sherwood Vision
  • Logbook red cursor line keyboard support
  • Several performance improvements in logbook window
  • Facebook Share profile graphic fixed for High DPI displays
  • Buddy signature full screen support
  • Cochran *.can files import
  • Oceanlog import dive types
  • Equipment & City sort order options

Red cursor line can be moved with keyboard

The red cursor line in the profile graphic can now be moved with the arrow keys on your keyboard. The HOME and END keys jump to the start and end of the profile. The arrow keys will snap to each profile point, which is great for analyzing the profile point by point.

The logbook window had also some performance issues in the past which are now fixed, e.g. fast typing (especially comments), fast navigating within the dive list or the profile crosshair. The root of these performance issues was the drop shadow below the ribbon toolbar. Once I’ve removed the shadow effect, the performance issues were finally gone.

The new Facebook Share feature from version 6.0.7 was not working correctly on high DPI screens. This has been fixed in this update as well. Signing dives on touch screens with a pen is now easier, because you can switch the signature window into full screen with the new touch optimized toolbar. This avoids any accidentally taps on other controls.

And last but not least great news for Cochran users: you can finally import *.can files from Cochran Analyst® into Diving Log!

Signature Toolbar

 

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Diving Log 6.0.7 released

Wednesday, December 7th, 2016

The latest update Diving Log 6.0.7 is now available with the following new features:

  • Share on Facebook
  • Layout Improvements (Group Style, XML Formatting, Empty Layout)
  • New Layouts (Subsurface, Shearwater, SuuntoDM)
  • Filter Improvements (Divetype, BuddyIDs, UsedEquip)
  • Detail Data Sorting (Buddies, Shops, Trips)
  • Cloud Sync Folder Config Button
  • Logbook Profile Graphic export improvements
  • Bug fixes and other improvements

You can now easily share any dive profile on Facebook directly from Diving Log. Optionally you can add photos and a message to the post, which will appear right on your timeline:

Share on Facebook

I’ve added a number of improvements to the logbook layout function. You can now change the style of layout groups, which was not possible previously. When you save a layout file, the XML syntax within the *.lay file is now formatted properly, so it is a lot easier to do some editing in a text or xml editor. Sometimes it is easier to do minor changes with a text editor directly in the *.lay file instead of using the layout function. I’ve also added an empty layout which you can use as a starting base to create your own layout, so you don’t have to clear up an existing layout.

Layout group style and empty layout

Better layout XML formatting

During my tests of the layout editor, I’ve created 3 new layouts myself to see how everything works. The layouts are roughly inspired by other applications (Suunto DM, Shearwater Desktop and Subsurface) and can be downloaded from the layout website.

You can now also save a 64 x 48px image with the same name as the layout file into the layout folder. The image will be used as icon in the layout selection list in the logbook window for your custom layouts.

Shearwater Layout

Subsurface Layout

Suunto DM Layout

In the filter window, you can now apply filters to the dive type and equipment fields more easily by selecting them from a dropdown list. In the Buddy, Shop and Trip window you can change the sort order of the list. In the Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive and ownCloud sync dialog you can now configure the sync folder manually, if it isn’t picked automatically. And last but not least you can configure the profile graphic export format.

Logbook filter improvements

Detail data sort order

Cloud sync folder configuration

Profile graphic export

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Compare Profiles

Wednesday, March 9th, 2016

The next update later this week will contain a new (and long requested) feature: comparing dive profiles. You can now overlay different dive profiles (even from different logbook files) in a single window. This is useful if you want to compare profiles from your buddy or from different dive computers. Simply click the “Compare Profile” button in the profile tab of the logbook toolbar:

Compare two profiles

Compare two profiles

Switch to the next dive and click the button again for each profile you want to add to the stack. I recommend you move the logbook and compare windows side by side. The x and y axis is automatically adjusted to the deepest and longest dive. You can switch at any time to another logbook file, the Profile Compare window stays open and you can add profiles from your buddies. You can see here 4 profiles from 4 different divers:

Compare profiles from 4 divers

Compare profiles from 4 divers

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Diving Log 6.0.1 released

Thursday, August 27th, 2015

Today I’ve released an update to Diving Log 6.0, which fixes a number of bugs and brings some minor new features. The update will be installed automatically when you start Diving Log next time.

  • Two additional profile graphics in logbook window (5 overall)
  • Sort order of tanks can be changed
  • Cloud Sync folder can be configured (if not in default location)
  • Downloader Bug Fix
  • Mares Dive Organizer Import Bug Fix
  • DiveSoft Import Improvements
  • xDeep UDDF Import Improvements
  • Tree Browser equipment bug fix
  • Heartrate profile average line
  • Windows 10 Theme Improvements
  • Windows XP Theme Improvements
  • Logbook equipment list active/inactive option
  • Automatic downloading of layouts, reports, etc. if missing
  • Bug Fixes

Two additional profile graphics

There are now 2 additional profile graphics, which can be added to the logbook layout (Profile 4 and 5). So you can display now up to 5 profiles (they can be also on different tabs):

5 profile graphics

5 profile graphics

Sort order of tanks can be changed

If you want, you can now change the sort order of the tanks in the “Tank & Gas” window. Please note, you can only change the order of tank number 2 – 10, the first main tank is always on top and can’t be moved or deleted:

Change the order of the tanks

Change the order of the tanks

Cloud Sync folder can be configured

Sometimes Diving Log cannot auto detect the location of your local cloud folder (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive and OwnCloud), e.g. if you have changed the default location. In this case, Diving Log displays an error message “Please install the sync application”. Now there is an additional link “Select folder…” which enables you to select the local cloud folder on your PC manually. Please select the root folder, the “Divelog” folder will be created automatically if necessary. Please note, this link is only visible if the default folder could not be found:

Manually select the cloud folder

Manually select the cloud folder

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Diving Log 6.0 – Beta 5

Friday, May 1st, 2015

Today I released beta 5 of Diving Log 6.0, which will be automatically downloaded when you start Diving Log the next time. You can also start the update check in version 6 manually in the menu Help > Check for updates.

The latest beta contains the usual bug fixes and I’ve also completed the profile editor. If you’re familiar with the profile editor, please try it out, as this one required many code changes from version 5. You can create a new dive in a separate logbook and create profiles completely manually with the “Draw Mode” function, for example.

Profile Editor

Profile Editor

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Diving Log 6.0 – Dive Profile

Saturday, April 11th, 2015

The profile part of the logbook window contains also some new features and improvements from version 5.0. You can add now 5 profiles graphics (up from 3) to the logbook window, there is a virtual dive computer display and the red cursor line spans over all profiles.

Dive Profiles

Dive Profiles

Red cursor line across all profiles

Red cursor line across all profiles and virtual dive computer display

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Deco calculations integrated in Diving Log

Monday, March 31st, 2014

This is something I wanted to implement for a long time and now I’m happy to announce that Diving Log has finally integrated deco calculations. I’ve implemented the Bühlmann ZH-L16 algorithm and now Diving Log can display data like NDL, ceiling, stop time and tissue saturation even if this data cannot be imported from the dive computer. Most sport dive computers do not record the relevant deco information and because of that, this data is missing in Diving Log and you have to go into the manufacturer software if you want to see it.

If you want to try it, please download the latest beta version first. In the logbook window, open the “Profile” tab and click the “Deco Calc” button to view the current dive in the new deco calculator window:

Open the deco calculator

Open the deco calculator

Deco Calculator

Deco Calculator with ppN2 tissue data

On the top, you have the depth profile with deco ceiling and gas switches. In the toolbar you have several display options and you can switch between the three ZH-L16 variants (A, B or C). You can also switch between data calculated by Diving Log and the data recorded and downloaded from your dive computer (if available). That way you can compare the results easily.

ppHe tissue saturation

ppHe tissue saturation

On the right side, you have a virtual dive computer display. Click anywhere into the profile on the left to update the computer display. On the “Gas” tab, you can quickly change the O2 and He values of the current gas for simulation. This will not change the gas stored in your logbook, so you can safely play around with the simulator to see how different gas mixtures influence the tissue saturation and deco profile.

ppO2 profile with gas configuration

ppO2 profile with gas configuration

On the “GF” tab, you can activate gradient factors (GF High and GF Low) to adjust the conservatism. When deactivated (GF 100/100), you have a pure Bühlmann calculation. When activated (default GF 30/75), you get a more conservative deco profile with a lower first stop and longer last stop. The gradient factor is not downloaded from the dive computer, so you may have to adjust it manually to your preference.

NDL / Stop Time with GF configuration

NDL / Stop Time with GF configuration

Additionally to tissue saturation, ceiling and stop time, Diving Log calculates the oxygen toxicity profiles CNS and OTU.

OTU and CNS profiles

OTU and CNS profiles

When you move the red cursor line around, Diving Log will not only update the dive computer display, it also updates the current tissue saturation [%]. Blue bars mean on-gassing, green bars mean off-gassing. If you see a red bar, this tissue is over-saturated (> 100%).

Tissue saturation (M-Values)

Tissue saturation (M-Values)

The deco calculator supports OC (open circuit) and CCR (closed circuit rebreather) dives with air, nitrox and trimix. Here you can see a CCR dive and bailout with air:

CCR dive with bailout

CCR dive with bailout

Current limitations and facts you need to know:

  • No repetitive dives! Every dive is calculated isolated and previous dives and tissue saturation are not taken into account!
  • No altitude diving! Every dive is calculated at sea level
  • The calculated data will differ from the data displayed on your dive computer during the dive! This is because of different algorithms, parameters, other influences and limitations
  • The current deco calculator is BETA. If you find any problems or errors, please let me know!
  • The changes you make to the gas mixtures are just for simulation. No changes will be made to your stored logbook data
  • Supported dive types: OC (open circuit) and CCR (closed circuit rebreather) with air, nitrox or trimix
  • Supported deco algorithms: Bühlmann ZH-L16A, ZH-L16B and ZH-L16C (default)
  • Gradient factors can be used for conservatism adjustments
  • Bühlmann 1b values are being used

This data will be calculated:

  • Tissue saturation (ppN2, ppHe, M-Values)
  • NDL (no deco limit)
  • Ceiling (deepest deco stop)
  • Stop time of deepest deco stop
  • CNS (central nervous system oxygen toxicity)
  • OTU (oxygen toxicity unit)

Disclaimer (full version included in application):

  • Do not use this calculator to plan real upcoming dives
  • Always compare the results with other applications and dive computers
  • You use this application at your own risk
  • Use a dive computer when you go diving

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Profile Measuring

Thursday, February 6th, 2014

For the next update I’ve added a new feature to the dive profile. You can now measure certain parts of the profile by selecting a range with the mouse or a point by clicking into the profile. When you’ve selected a profile range, you can see start, end and delta values on the X and Y axis as well as the average just for the selection. This works for all profiles, not just the depth profile, but it has to be displayed in the main profile area. To start the measuring, click the ruler tool in the profile toolbar tab.

Click the measure tool and select a profile range

Click the measure tool and select a profile range

Measuring part of a tank profile

Measuring part of a tank profile

See exactly when a gas switch happened

See exactly when a gas switch happened

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Profile Editor

Sunday, April 28th, 2013

The next beta will contain another great new feature:  in the new profile editor you can view all profiles and the data in a single window, you can edit every profile value in the data grid or in the graphic view and you can create entire new profiles from scratch by simply drawing them with your mouse. You can also copy and paste parts of the profile or between Excel and Diving Log and you can insert or delete rows.

Click on "Profile Editor" in the logbook window

Click on “Profile Editor” in the logbook window

The profile editor window has 3 panes, which are freely resizable. On top is the main profile area where you can manipulate the profile and select parts of it with the mouse. You can insert gas switches from the context menu and in draw mode you can manipulate the profile line directly. To change the profile type, select one of the profiles on the right. The profile data pane on the bottom is synchronized with the visual view on top. Any selection you make in either pane, it will be also visible in the other.

Profile Editor

Profile Editor

When you activate the draw mode from the toolbar, you can manipulate the profile line directly with the mouse or you can draw an entire new profile, if none exists. To change the drawing surface range, click the zoom buttons in the toolbar. As you can see in the screenshots below, the “Tank pressure 2” line is not available at first. The left part was entered in the data grid by selecting all cells and entering the value to get a nice straight line. The right part was created with the mouse in the profile pane on top.

Draw new profile with the mouse

Draw new profile with the mouse…

or enter the values in the profile grid

…or enter the values in the profile grid

You can also open 2 or more editor windows at the same time, e.g. to compare profiles from different dives or from your buddy. In the next screenshot you can see how the deco ceiling is created in the profile editor, because it couldn’t be downloaded from the dive computer:

You can edit all selected cells at once

You can edit all selected cells at once

2 editor windows snapped side by side

Two editor windows snapped side by side

The profile editor is a really powerful tool if you want to manipulate any dive profile, either because the data is recorded or imported incorrectly or because the data is not available. You can enter for example the compass course, because only few computers can actually record that. And you can finally view all available profiles and the data in a single window.

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Diving Log 5.0.8 released

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012

Diving Log 5.0.8 is now released and can be downloaded here. Please note: you can install the update setup only if you have version 5.0.7 or the latest beta. If you have an older version, please install the full setup instead. These are the new features:

Some of the new features were already shown in recent blog posts and are linked above. Here are some new additions:

Android SCUBALog export: I’m trying to provide some more options and choice for Android users by cooperating with other app developers and I’m glad that the first one is now available. You can export your data to the Android app “SCUBALog” (import is planned in the future). You’ll find an app switcher in the Android sync dialog where you can change the data format.

The app switcher is in the top right corner

Equipment weight calculation: You could enter the weight of each equipment item for some time in Diving Log, but up to now nothing was done with this information. But now you can select any number of items in the list and the overall weight is calculated at the bottom. This is useful when preparing for a vacation, for example. Additionally you can see the weight of all checked equipment items in the logbook per dive.

Equipment weight sum of all selected items at the bottom

Weight sum of all checked items of a dive

Skype integration: I’m sure many of you use Skype and now you can call a phone number right from your logbook by clicking the little Skype icon behind a number in the buddy and shop dialog. This works with the Skype desktop app, but also with the new Skype app for Windows 8. Make sure to enter the country code for each number if you want to use this feature, otherwise Skype seems to have problems. If you want to use your mobile phone, you can scan the QR code to quickly call that number.

Skype icon behind the phone number

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