divelogs
Online logbooks for divers
Frequently Asked Questions
- My dive computer is not supported, what can I do?
- How can I upload images and videos to my dives?
- Why is not all data imported by the UDCF import?
- Why does the import function tell me, that certain dives have been skipped?
- Which dive computers can I import my dives from?
- Why wasn't my UDCF logbook imported completely
- Why does my tank have many thousand liters and the pressures have many thousand bars?
- Why donīt I see profiles in my logs?
- Why is there something missing in my profile?
- A depth profile seems to be wrong
- Where can I get an interface for downloading dives from my dive computer?
- Can I influence the number of the first dive?
- Why does the import function tell my the file seems to be incorrect?
- Why are special characters displayed as weird signs?
- How can I view PDF Logbooks from other divers?
- I canīt open the PDF logbook
- Do my personal details get handed over to someone?
- Why does the Surface interval seem to be wrong?
- How can I edit a dive?
- How can I delete a dive?
- I miss something here, whom can I contact?
- Why canīt I change my username?
- Why do I have to supply a valid email address?
- How can I delete my account completely?
- What does using divelogs.de cost?
My dive computer is not supported, what can I do?
You can either try to convert your logbook to UDCF, which is supported by some logging programs, or you can send me an example of your unsupported logbook and I will see if I can write an additional import for it.
How can I upload images and videos to my dives?
When logged in, you will have a link "manage pictures / videos" under every dive. You can upload up to 5 pictures per dive and attach any number of videos. The total amount of pictures per user is limited, if you reach that limit, you can contact me and apply for a higher limit.
Why is not all data imported by the UDCF import?
UDCF was invented to exchange dive data between different programs for decompression calculation purposes. Since buddies, weights, memos and other fields from logging programs are not relevant for decompression calculations, they did not get any fields in the format and can therefore not be imported.
Why does the import function tell me, that certain dives have been skipped?
divelogs checks if a dive already exists, based on the date and time. If you have several dives on the same date and didn't enter a time, divelogs will think that these dives are the same. You can avoid this by giving all your dives distinct date-time-combinations
Which dive computers can I import my dives from?
Currently these are
* Suunto Divemanager 1.6
* Suunto Divemanager 2.x
* Uwatec DataTrak (or WLog)
* Uwatec SmartTrak
* UDCF Logbooks
* JDiveLog
* Cressi PCLogBook
* Mares I.R.I.S.
* Oceanic Oceanlog
* Seemann AERIS USB 2.1.x
* Seemann AERIS Universal Downloader and XP5
* MacDivelog
* iPhone Dive Log (Mac)
* Reefnet Sensus
* Subgear Dive.Log
* Mac Dive 2
More formats may follow in the future
Why wasn't my UDCF logbook imported completely
in UDCF, dive profile fields (sample data) is mandatory. If you entered a dive manually, the software may not export this dive (due to missing sample data) to ensure the file is valid to the specification. Diving Log 4 does export these dives by setting one depth value in the sample field with a sample rate that is as long as the dives duration. This way the file is valid and the manually entered dive is exported.
Why does my tank have many thousand liters and the pressures have many thousand bars?
This can happen, if you import Divemanager 1.6 logbooks into Divemanager 2.
It is a bug that Sunnto is informed about and results from regional windows settings (if they are not set to english).
Go to control panel -> regional settings and switch to english before importing from Divemanager 1.6 to 2.
Why donīt I see profiles in my logs?
Profiles are only generated, if you import your logbook from one of the supprted programs. A manual entry of a profile is not possible.
Why is there something missing in my profile?
The profile has a maximum duration of 7.5 hours. Longer dives make the profile so unreadable, that any sample exceeding the divetime of 7.5 hours is cut off.
A depth profile seems to be wrong
Please let me know which dive is affected and send me the file you imported. I will try to find the problem and fix it.
Where can I get an interface for downloading dives from my dive computer?
You can always buy the original manufactureres interface, but they are usually very expensive. It is always worth looking for third party interfaces for your dive computer that are much cheaper and mostly work as good as the originals. There are also some DIY instructions for interfaces on the internet, that can easily be found using your favorite search engine.
Can I influence the number of the first dive?
Yes, go to "My Profile" after logging in and change the number of the first dive. All dives entered will then be counted upwards from that number, sorted by date and time.
Why does the import function tell my the file seems to be incorrect?
This can happen, if your logging software exported your dives incorrectly. It has come up with the Suunto Divemanager 1.6. Look into the main CSV file and check if there is a line with missing values (ex. no date where there should be one). Delete this line and try again.
Why are special characters displayed as weird signs?
This happens, if you choose ASCII instead of ANSI in the Suunto Divemenager 1.6 export. Please export again and choose CSV ANSI.
How can I view PDF Logbooks from other divers?
Only the owner of a logbook can generate PDF logbooks.
I canīt open the PDF logbook
You need a PDF reader such as Adobes Acrobar Reader, which can be downloaded for free
Do my personal details get handed over to someone?
No data is passed on to anyone else. Only your username and your dives are displayed (if your logbook is public).
Why does the Surface interval seem to be wrong?
This can happen, if you are in the water between two dives. The dive computer may switch to dive mode for a moment and reset the counter for the surface interval, resulting in a shorter time than it really was.
How can I edit a dive?
When logged in, you will have a link "edit dive" beneath each of your dives.
How can I delete a dive?
When logged in, you will have a link "delete dive" beneath each of your dives.
I miss something here, whom can I contact?
Please use the contact link in the main navigation to send me your ideas and constructive criticism. I will see what I can do.
Why canīt I change my username?
Changing your username requires a lot of changes in the database and the file system. It is therefore not possible automatically. If you have a good reason why you can't use your old username, you can contact me and I will change it by hand
Why do I have to supply a valid email address?
This is necessary for password resets, in case you forgot yours. Also, it helps to identify your user account in case you contact me about your user account
How can I delete my account completely?
Please send me a message including your username an password. I hope this won't happen though :-)
What does using divelogs.de cost?
Nothing. I wrote divelogs as a "fun-project" and decided to open it to anyone. You would of course help me handle the server rent, if you choose to donate :-)