Recommendations for Dive Log PC Software

Domer Down · Post by **Domer Down** » Fri May 11, 2012 4:25 pm

I need to keep an accurate dive log for every dive I make, and being a PC kind of guy, gave up on the paper dive log years ago. I've been using Oceanic's Oceanlog. It's been OK, but full of bugs and occasional frustrations. It works well to download dive data from my ProPlus2.

Now I've added an Atomic Cobalt to the mix of my computers, and would like to "upgrade" my dive log software. Does anyone have recommendations? Has anyone used Diving Log 5.0 or other similar software for use on Windows 7 devices?

I see there are some old threads on this subject, but nothing in the last couple of years. Any help would be appreciated.

viperwsu · Post by **viperwsu** » Fri May 11, 2012 5:10 pm

Are you just looking for something to record the data (i.e. enter it by hand) or something that'll pull it from multiple types of computers?

Are you enough of a "PC Guy" to create and use a simple database?

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Norris · Post by **Norris** » Fri May 11, 2012 5:12 pm

I use Dive Log 4 and it works well. Sql backend so you can write your own queries if you need. Not a bad prgram.

Waynne Fowler · Post by **Waynne Fowler** » Fri May 11, 2012 5:34 pm

I use Divelog 5.0 and dig it. I wont say it's without bugs but it's been very friendly. I like it way better than anything I've used suunto dive manager, scubapro log, oceanic dive log and a couple other third party styles.
Personally I have done nothing better than 5.0

Domer Down · Post by **Domer Down** » Fri May 11, 2012 10:18 pm

I want to be able to download data from either of my dive computers. The software should then have the ability for me to add notes and other info, just like in a paper log. As I mentioned, Oceanlog does this OK but not great.

I'm thinking of giving DiveLog 5.0 a try. That is, unless I hear feedback from someone who knows of something better. Any input appreciated!

Linedog · Post by **Linedog** » Sat May 12, 2012 7:42 am

One word for ya Tom, iMac.

dwashbur · Post by **dwashbur** » Sat May 12, 2012 7:49 am

Linedog wrote:One word for ya Tom, iMac.

Isn't that the movie theater with the really big screen?

Domer Down · Post by **Domer Down** » Sat May 12, 2012 8:25 am

Yeah, I know that debate. A number of times I've threatened to pitch my PC and trudge down to the Apple store. We should save that debate for a computer geek forum. Chris, I would be interested to see what you're doing with the Mac.

Linedog · Post by **Linedog** » Sat May 12, 2012 8:29 am

I use Mac-dive on my iMac with my Pro Plus.

airsix · Post by **airsix** » Sat May 12, 2012 9:45 am

Norris wrote:I use Dive Log 4 and it works well. Sql backend so you can write your own queries if you need. Not a bad prgram.

Actually it's an MS Access database. Even easier!

Norris · Post by **Norris** » Sat May 12, 2012 10:51 am

airsix wrote:
Norris wrote:I use Dive Log 4 and it works well. Sql backend so you can write your own queries if you need. Not a bad prgram.
Actually it's an MS Access database. Even easier!

Correction - you are right sir.

2loud4u · Post by **2loud4u** » Sat May 12, 2012 8:37 pm

I also use DiveLog 5. I have not had any real issues with it. I can add all my notes etc. Very easy to use.

Brendan

airsix · Post by **airsix** » Sat May 12, 2012 9:14 pm

Another nice thing about Diving Log 5 (was Diving Log 4, etc.) is that it interfaces with almost every dive computer on the planet. I've imported dives from 3 different computers over the years. That level of cross-compatibility is extremely convenient.

squid509 · Post by **squid509** » Sun May 13, 2012 11:27 pm

http://www.divinglog.de/
i like it

Are-Jay · Post by **Are-Jay** » Mon May 14, 2012 6:24 am

Here's another vote for Diving Log 5.0. Another nice feature that hasn't been mentioned is the ability to interface with an iPad/iPhone or android.

I can make a new dive log on my iPhone or iPad, put in all the comments and dive info and have someone sign it using a stylus or their finger if I care about that. Once I'm home I'll sync my phone and PC version of Diving Log 5.0 and then up load the actual dive profile from my Shearwater to my PC and finish the log entry off. You can then sync again and have an exact duplicate of your log with the profile back on the mobile device.

Another nice feature I found in the program is it has the ability to export printable logs in .pdf format. On every other electronic log program there is no feature to back it up with a paper copy.

Just a note, the mobile version was $12.00 in addition to the PC version.

Cheers,
RJ

Domer Down · Post by **Domer Down** » Mon May 14, 2012 10:27 am

Thanks for all of the advice. I'm sold. I just downloaded Dive Log 5.0 and imported my old log book from Oceanlog. I then downloaded dives from my ProPlus2 and Cobalt. I'm very impressed with how easy this was and how I can customize the fields and the layouts.

After I settle in with this, I'll add the iPhone app to the mix.

Are-Jay · Post by **Are-Jay** » Mon May 14, 2012 6:26 pm

I'm glad you like it. I found 99% of the things I wanted to do were easy and intuitive but one hint, I'm not sure if you dive doubles or not, but to change from a single tank to doubles you click the tank icon next to the box for tank volume. That drove me nuts for about an hour until I figured it out. If you have any questions feel free to PM me.

RJ

Domer Down · Post by **Domer Down** » Tue May 15, 2012 3:25 pm

Are-Jay wrote:I'm glad you like it. I found 99% of the things I wanted to do were easy and intuitive but one hint, I'm not sure if you dive doubles or not, but to change from a single tank to doubles you click the tank icon next to the box for tank volume. That drove me nuts for about an hour until I figured it out. If you have any questions feel free to PM me.

RJ

I do dive doubles when I'm not doing recreational dives. Thanks for the tip. I was searching through the software and the web to figure this out when I saw your post.

Are-Jay · Post by **Are-Jay** » Tue May 15, 2012 3:35 pm

Glad I could help.

viperwsu · Post by **viperwsu** » Thu May 17, 2012 10:56 am

You can also do it in Table mode if you have lots of logs to change at once.

KneeDeep · Post by **KneeDeep** » Thu May 17, 2012 7:22 pm

Domer Down wrote:Thanks for all of the advice. I'm sold. I just downloaded Dive Log 5.0 and imported my old log book from Oceanlog. I then downloaded dives from my ProPlus2 and Cobalt. I'm very impressed with how easy this was and how I can customize the fields and the layouts.

After I settle in with this, I'll add the iPhone app to the mix.

Great to hear this. Though I don't have a puter yet (I'm just started my OW this week), I was looking into DL 5.0 and it did sound pretty good. Glad to see some others that like it.

Once I get that far I am going to get it.

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