Dive Log Manager is a free application for your Mac OS X desktop that is designed specifically to allow you to manage your logbooks between your Mac desktop and Dive Log on iOS. See below for downloading and Installation instructions . Dive Log Manager is also available on the Mac App Store. We also have a sample logbook file you can download and play around with to gather more information - take a look here to try it out!
In addition, you may wish to purchase a license for Dive Log Manager which will enable you to edit your logbook details on the desktop. See below to find out what additional capabilities are available if you decide to purchase. Click here to purchase a license. Or alternatively you can purchase Dive Log DT from the Mac App Store!
Dive Log Manager 2.0 is a completely new application. Mac users will recognize the model that Dive Log Manager uses to display your diving logbook information.You can view information about your Dives, Buddies, Locations, Types of Dives, Equipment, and Personal Information about the scuba diver.
The Dives panel will show you a summary of the currently selected dive as shown here. There are popup's to show you information about the Buddies, Dive Type, Equipment, and Comments entered for that dive.
The Buddies, Locations, Dive Types, Equipment, and Personal panels show you detailed information about each of those items.
The Statistics panel will give you overall information about your logbook as a whole, as well as show you dives by Sites, Cities, Countries, Buddies, Types, and Equipment.
You can Import logbook information from several other formats and programs using Dive Log Manager. The main Import Panel will allow you to set configuration options when importing into Dive Log Manager as well as giving you online help. Once those preferences are set to your liking, you can click on which format you are importing from. (Importing instructions can also be found on the main "Import" panel)
Currently supported formats are UDCF, MacDive (http://www.mac-dive.com), MacDiveLog (http://www.macdivelog.com), and JDiveLog (http://www.jdivelog.org). (Please contact us for "up-to-date" information on other formats). You can choose to merge the external logbook information into an existing dive, or you can create a new dive - simply set the starting dive number for the operation. Import as many dives at once as you want. When merging data from an external log to an existing dive, we will only selectively overwrite data so you will not lose any information that has already been entered.
Dive Site information is divided into 3 parts:
Dive Site - including a star rating, comments, GPS location, and a photo. Dive Sites with GPS locations can be viewed in a browser using Google Maps.
City/Boat - select whether the site was part of a City, Island, Liveaboard, Hotel, or Camping location as well as general comments.
Country - where you can enter GMT offset, currency, general comments, and a photo.
Synchronization between the desktop and your handheld device is very simple.
There is a synchronization panel for each iOS device that advertises that it is available. Dive Log Manager will automatically recognize compatible iOS devices when synchronization is enabled within the Dive Log app. Dive Log Manager and Dive Log use Apple's Bonjour technology to automatically configure the network communications. You may also backup your iOS logbook onto your desktop for safe keeping and for backup purposes.
There is also a manual connection panel for advanced users who use firewalls or work in areas where Bonjour is not available. It is enabled via a checkbox on the main "Synchronize" panel where you will also find detailed online synchronization instructions.
New in version 2.1.4 of Dive Log Manager is a display of all Dive Sites with GPS locations in your logbook. (Internet connection required)
You can double click anywhere on the map to zoom in, or use the built-in tools on the left hand side to move around and zoom in and out.
Hovering your mouse over one of the dive flags will show the site name and it's rating.
Purchase a license to enable additional features
NOTE: If you originally downloaded Dive Log Manager from the Mac App Store, do not purchase a license here. Instead you can purchase Dive Log DT from the Mac App Store).
Dive Log Manager will display individual tabs:
Each of the additional item panels, (Buddies, Locations, Dive Types, Equipment, Persona, Shop, Tripl), will allow you to go into Editing Mode for the currently selected Item so you can update any and all information. You may also add new items, copy existing items, or delete items.
If you have already downloaded Dive Log Manager, just select "Purchase License" from the main menu.
Or, Click here to purchase a license. Once purchased, you will receive an email with a link to the license. Download the license file, drag it onto the Dive Log Manager Window, and then Quit and restart the application. The new toolbar buttons will now be available for use.
Click here to download Version 2.2.1 of Dive Log Manager. Copy or Move the Application bundle into your Applications folder. Dive Log Manager will automatically check for updates and install them, with your permission, when they become available. You can also check for updates manually using a main menu item. If you have any questions or problems, please visit the "Contact" page to reach us, or check for additional information in our Forums.
Requires Mac OS X v. 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or later
Once you've used Dive Log Manager to download to Dive Log for iOS, you can also exchange your logbook file with a PC based desktop or notebook computer running Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. Full PC support can be found using Diving Log 5.0, available from a 3rd party. See their website for more information on features and purchasing Diving Log 5.0.