I often get requests for a Mac OS version of Diving Log, either from users who have switched from Windows to Mac, or from users who have both (e.g. a Windows PC and a MacBook). Even though I don’t have enough time to create a Mac version myself, luckily the wait is over for all Mac users out there: you can now use the Dive Log Manager application for Mac OS to view and edit your Diving Log logbook files on your Mac!
Dive Log Manager has started 2 years ago as a small desktop sync tool which enabled iPhone users to sync their logbook to the Mac. But it has grown over time to a full featured desktop dive log for the Mac, and with the update from last December it has now also editing capabilities. It is available in two versions: a free version which can view logbook files without limitation and a paid version which contains the editing features. Both versions are also available in the new Mac App Store.
Dive Log Manager on Mac OS
Same Logbook in Diving Log
The logbook format is the same used by Diving Log on Windows (and iPhone), even though it is a SQLite database instead of an Access database. Diving Log 5.0 can export to that format (using the SQLite export) and, with the next update, also import the Mac logbook back into Diving Log 5.0 using the “Dive Log Manager” import function. And it’s getting even easier to exchange data between Windows and Mac OS: You can sync soon your logbook data seamlessly across different Windows PC’s and Mac’s via the new Dropbox sync (more about that in my next blog post).
Equipment on Mac OS
Equipment in Diving Log
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