Posts Tagged ‘Sync’

Diving Log for Android – Cloud Sync

Wednesday, May 4th, 2016

Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox sync is available in Diving Log for Android. Just open the app drawer and tap on the first menu item “Synchronization”. Log in to your cloud account and you can sync wireless with your PC (Diving Log 6.0), Mac (Dive Log Manager / Dive Log DT), Android or iOS device.

When using Google Drive, you have to upload from the Android app to the cloud at the first time. This is because the app can only access files which it created. After the first upload from the Android app, you can overwrite the existing file from the PC version and the app can still access the file. For OneDrive and Dropbox it does not matter and you can access files uploaded from other apps directly.

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In the desktop version, open the “Web” toolbar menu and click on “Dropbox” (make sure the Dropbox desktop app is installed):

Dropbox Sync in Diving Log 6.0

Dropbox Sync in Diving Log 6.0

If your desktop logbook is not uploaded to the cloud, make sure the local cloud folder is configured correctly, by clicking the gear icon:

Cloud Sync Folder Configuration

Diving Log for Android

Saturday, April 9th, 2016

I think one of the most requested things during the past few years was an official Diving Log app for Android and today I’m happy to announce: Diving Log for Android is finally here! Today you you can download the app from the Google Play Store:

Available on Google Play

Please let me know what you think and if you find any bugs or problems. The app is using a modern Google Material design and is currently optimized for phones (a tablet UI will come later):

The app is free to open and view logbook files from Diving Log 6.0, editing requires an in-app purchase. This is similar to the Office apps, but without subscription. The app is using the native Diving Log logbook file format (SQLite), please click the link below how to sync with your PC:

How to sync your logbook file with Android

 

Diving Log 6.0.3 released

Sunday, December 13th, 2015

Today I’ve released a new update for Diving Log 6.0, with the following new features and improvements:

  • New AV Manager (Underwater Technologies) import
  • DiveSystem DiveLogger import improvements
  • Shearwater Desktop import improvements
  • Poseidon MkVI import improvements
  • Subsurface import improvements
  • Mares Dive Organizer import improvements
  • New Libdivecomputer
  • Download dive computer memory dump
  • Signature popup for unlinked buddies
  • iOS Sync improvements
  • Logbook table summary fix (imperial units)
  • Bug Fixes

Download dive computer memory dump

When there is a problem with the dive computer downloader (e.g. error message or wrong data), you typically have to send some analysis data to Jef Driesen from libdivecomputer. In the past this was a bit cumbersome and required downloading a separate command line tool and executing it in a DOS prompt. This is now a lot easier, because it is built directly into the Diving Log downloader:

Log Errors and Dump File

Log Errors and Dump File

All you have to do is expanding the “Advanced Settings” section in the downloader and check the “Log Errors” and “Dump File” checkboxes (the “Dump File” box is only visible when the “Log Errors” box is already checked. For some dive computer models this function is not available). When both options are selected, you can download your dive computer normally. After the download, Diving Log will package the error log and the dump file into a zip file and prompt you to save the file to your PC. Then you can email it to Jef or me.

Signature popup for unlinked buddies

Previously, the signature popup was only visible for linked buddies (those with a chain icon). Now it is also available for unlinked buddies (with a pencil icon). That way you can easily view signatures without adding the signature field into your layout.

Buddy Signature

Buddy Signature

Logbook table summary fix (imperial units)

The summary in the table window was displayed in metric units, even if you’re using imperial units. This has been fixed and depth/temperature summary is now displayed correctly:

Summary

Summary

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

Windows Phone app and Diving Log Touch updated

Tuesday, December 16th, 2014

An update of Diving Log for Windows Phone 8.1 is now available in the Windows Phone store. What’s new?

  • Update to Windows Phone 8.1
  • Import logbook file from the documents folder
  • Export logbook file to the documents folder
  • Email logbook file as attachment
  • Fast app resume

The Windows Phone 8.1 update allows you to sync your logbook file locally with your phone, which is useful if you have no internet connection for using the cloud (OneDrive or Dropbox). Connect your phone to your PC, and export your logbook file in Diving Log 5.0 to SQLite. Please note, you cannot save the SQLite file directly onto your phone. Instead, save it to a local folder (e.g. your desktop) and copy it manually to your documents folder on the phone.

New: Import, Export, Email

New: Import, Export, Email

Then start Diving Log on your phone, swipe to the menu on the left and open the “Manage Logbooks” page. In the app bar menu, select “Import” to import your logbook file from the documents folder. If you want to sync back to your PC, select “Export” and save the file to the documents folder. Connect your phone to the PC, copy it to a local folder and use the “Diving Log” import function in Diving Log 5.0 to import the changes back to your desktop logbook.

Here is the changelog from the previous update two weeks ago (I haven’t written a blog post):

  • Japanese Language
  • New Chart Open / Closed Circuit
  • SAC rate improvement from desktop version

Diving Log Touch update:

There is also a minor update for Diving Log Touch available in the Windows Store. It fixes some Japanese localization issues, contains the updated SAC calculation from the latest Diving Log 5.0 update and adds a “Review” button to the app bar, which disappears automatically once you’ve tapped on it, so it doesn’t get in the way.

New online logbook sync with Scubacrowd.com

Wednesday, March 26th, 2014

I’m currently preparing the next public beta, which will be available in the next few days. This beta will also include a new web sync function to Scubacrowd.com, who just revamped their online logbook to fit better with the data available in your offline logbook. You will find the sync function in the “Web” toolbar menu.

Scubacrowd Sync

Scubacrowd Sync

Scubacrowd.com

Scubacrowd.com

In the last Diving Log update I had to remove two online logbook sync functions because the websites were discontinued, so I’m glad to add a new one today. I’m currently finishing another big feature which I’ll announce shortly, and then you can try both new features in the public beta. Stay tuned!

 

OneDrive Sync on Windows 8.1

Thursday, August 8th, 2013

If you want to use the OneDrive synchronization (former SkyDrive) in Diving Log 5.0 on Windows 8.1 you must ensure the “Divelog” folder within your OneDrive is available offline, otherwise Diving Log cannot access the files within this folder and the synchronization doesn’t work. To do this, open Windows Explorer, right click the “Divelog” folder in your OneDrive and select “Make available offline”. Please wait until your logbook files are downloaded to your PC, then you can use the sync function in Diving Log.

Make available offline

Make available offline

If you prefer, you can do the same in the metro style app:

Make offline in Metro app

Make offline in Metro app

In Windows 8.1 OneDrive doesn’t download all files by default. Instead you have to use the above function to get Diving Log 5.0 OneDrive sync working.

 

Diving Log Touch – SkyDrive Sync

Tuesday, June 4th, 2013

Today I’ve released the next update of Diving Log Touch to the Windows Store, which should be available within one week. Beside the new statistic charts I’ve also implemented SkyDrive sync into the logbook management pane. While you could save to SkyDrive (and Dropbox) before by using the file picker integration, the new integrated sync is more comfortable and easier to use. You can now sync easily between Diving Log 5.0, Diving Log for Windows Phone and Diving Log Touch.

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New Diving Log Beta available

Monday, January 7th, 2013

Today you can download a new beta version of Diving Log 5.0. Make sure you have version 5.0.8 installed before installing the beta update. This update brings the following new features:

  • DiveMate USB for Android sync (see below)
  • Diveboard.com sync (see below)
  • Search dive sites online
  • Hungarian language support (special thanks to Attila!)
  • Import dive profile CSV files (Logbook Window -> Profile Tab)

DiveMate USB sync:

DiveMate_Tablet

DiveMate USB is a new app for Android tablets and smartphones, which can download several dive computers right on your phone or tablet. It is available in the Google Play Store and can be synchronized with Diving Log 5.0 via USB or Dropbox. I’m really happy to see this app joining the existing Android apps ScubaLog and Dive Log and now there are 3 apps you can choose from (or you can use all three, of course).

Android Sync

Android Sync

Diveboard.com Sync:

With Diveboard.com, another great online logbook is now compatible with Diving Log 5.0. You can upload and download your dives to the website from the “Web” toolbar button in the main toolbar. Diveboard.com is along with divelogs.de also one of the data providers for the new online dive site search in the map window. All your dives are uploaded as private dives, but if you want, you can make them public on the website afterwards.

Diveboard Sync

Diveboard Sync

Please note, this is a beta update, so if you find any problems or bugs, please let us know. The new DiveMate and Diveboard.com sync functions involve several parties, and while we’ve tested everything intensively, there is a good chance that there are still some issues.

Diving Log for Windows Phone gets SkyDrive Sync

Thursday, December 20th, 2012

This one is long overdue, but now SkyDrive is finally integrated into Diving Log for Windows Phone. The update should show up on your phone within the next few hours. You’ll find SkyDrive now integrated into the sync page, which means you could drop Dropbox – if you want so (SkyDrive is also integrated into Diving Log 5.0 on the desktop).

SkyDrive Sync Tiles

I’ve also updated the design of the logbook hub start page, to resemble the design of Diving Log Touch for Windows 8. If you don’t like the white tiles, you can switch back to the accent color tiles in the app settings. The last new feature is the same split GPS coordinate editor I’ve added recently to Diving Log Touch. This update runs on WP 7 and WP 8 (Windows Phone 8 optimized version will be released in January).