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// Subsurface 4.0 User Manual
// ===========================
-// :author: Manual authors: Jacco van Koll, Dirk Hohndel, Reinout Hoornweg, Linus Torvalds, Miika Turkia, Amit Chaudhuri, Jan Schubert, Willem Ferguson, Salvador Cuñat
+// :author: Manual authors: Jacco van Koll, Dirk Hohndel, Reinout Hoornweg,
+// Linus Torvalds, Miika Turkia, Amit Chaudhuri, Jan Schubert, Willem
+// Ferguson, Salvador Cuñat
// :revnumber: 4.0
// :revdate: December 2013
:icons:
@@ -13,16 +15,30 @@ image::images/Subsurface4Banner.png["Banner",align="center"]
[big]#USER MANUAL#
-*Manual authors*: Jacco van Koll, Dirk Hohndel, Reinout Hoornweg, Linus Torvalds, Miika Turkia, Amit Chaudhuri, Jan Schubert, Willem Ferguson, Salvador Cuñat
+*Manual authors*: Jacco van Koll, Dirk Hohndel, Reinout Hoornweg, Linus Torvalds,
+Miika Turkia, Amit Chaudhuri, Jan Schubert, Willem Ferguson, Salvador Cuñat
[blue]#_Version 4.0, December 2013_#
-Welcome as a user of _Subsurface_, an advanced dive logging programme with extensive infrastructure to describe, organise and interpret scuba and free dives. _Subsurface_ binaries are available for Windows PCs (Win XP or later), Intel based Macs (OS/X) and many Linux distributions. _Subsurface_ can be built for many more hardware platforms and software environments where Qt and libdivecomputer are available.
+Welcome as a user of _Subsurface_, an advanced dive logging programme with
+extensive infrastructure to describe, organise and interpret scuba and free dives.
+_Subsurface_ binaries are available for Windows PCs (Win XP or later), Intel
+based Macs (OS/X) and many Linux distributions. _Subsurface_ can be built for
+many more hardware platforms and software environments where Qt and libdivecomputer
+are available.
-The scope of this document is the use of the _Subsurface_ program. To install the software, consult the _Downloads_ page on the http://subsurface.hohndel.org/[_Subsurface_ web site]. Please discuss issues with this program by sending an email to mailto:subsurface@hohndel.org[our mailing list] and report bugs at http://trac.hohndel.org[our bugtracker]. For instructions on how to build the software and (if needed) its dependencies please consult the INSTALL file included with the source code.
+The scope of this document is the use of the _Subsurface_ program. To install
+the software, consult the _Downloads_ page on the
+http://subsurface.hohndel.org/[_Subsurface_ web site].
+Please discuss issues with this program by sending an email to
+mailto:subsurface@hohndel.org[our mailing list] and report bugs at
+http://trac.hohndel.org[our bugtracker]. For instructions on how to build the
+software and (if needed) its dependencies please consult the INSTALL file
+included with the source code.
-*Audience*: Recreational Scuba Divers, Free Divers, Tec Divers, Professional Divers
+*Audience*: Recreational Scuba Divers, Free Divers, Tec Divers, Professional
+Di vers
toc::[]
@@ -30,19 +46,37 @@ toc::[]
Start Using the Program
-----------------------
-The _Subsurface_ window is usually divided into four panels and has a *Main Menu* (File Import Log View Filter Help) at the top of the window (for Windows and Linux) or the top of the screen (for Mac and Ubuntu Unity). The screen shots in this manual were taken on a Ubuntu system, so they don't show the main menu as part of the _Subsurface_ window. The four panels are
+The _Subsurface_ window is usually divided into four panels and has a *Main
+Menu* (File Import Log View Filter Help) at the top of the window (for Windows
+and Linux) or the top of the screen (for Mac and Ubuntu Unity). The screen shots
+in this manual were taken on an Ubuntu system, so they don't show the main menu
+as part of the _Subsurface_ window. The four panels are:
-1) The *Dive List* to the bottom left containing a list of all the dives in your dive log. You can select and highlight a dive on the dive list by clicking on it. In most situations you can also use the cursor up/down keys to switch between dives.
+1) The *Dive List* to the bottom left containing a list of all the dives in your
+dive log. You can select and highlight a dive on the dive list by clicking on
+it. In most situations you can also use the cursor up/down keys to switch
+between dives.
-2) The *Dive Map* to the bottom right, showing your dive sites on a world map and centred on the site of the last selected dive.
+2) The *Dive Map* to the bottom right, showing your dive sites on a world map
+and centred on the site of the last selected dive.
-3) The *Dive Info* to the top left, giving more detailed information on the selected dive, including some statistics for the selected dive or for all highlighted dive(s).
+3) The *Dive Info* to the top left, giving more detailed information on the
+selected dive, including some statistics for the selected dive or for all
+highlighted dive(s).
-4) The *Dive Profile* to the top right, showing a graphical profile of the highlighted dive in the dive list.
+4) The *Dive Profile* to the top right, showing a graphical profile of the
+highlighted dive in the dive list.
-You can drag the dividers between panels in order to change the size of any of the panels. _Subsurface_ remembers the position of the dividers, so the next time _Subsurface_ starts it uses the positions of the dividers when the program was executed previously.
+You can drag the dividers between panels in order to change the size of any of
+the panels. _Subsurface_ remembers the position of the dividers, so the next
+time _Subsurface_ starts it uses the positions of the dividers when the program
+was executed previously.
-If one dive is selected, the dive location, detailed information and profile of the _selected dive_ are shown in the respective panels. On the other hand, if one highlights more than one dive the last highlighted dive is the _selected dive_, but summary data of all _highlighted dives_ is shown in the *Stats* tab of the *Dive Info* panel.
+If one dive is selected, the dive location, detailed information and profile of
+the _selected dive_ are shown in the respective panels. On the other hand, if
+one highlights more than one dive the last highlighted dive is the _selected
+dive_, but summary data of all _highlighted dives_ is shown in the *Stats* tab
+of the *Dive Info* panel.
//^
@@ -50,7 +84,9 @@ If one dive is selected, the dive location, detailed information and profile of
image::images/main_window.jpg["The Main Window",align="center"]
-You can determine which of the four panels you wish to see by selecting the *View* option on the main menu and which gives the user several choices of display:
+You can determine which of the four panels you wish to see by selecting the
+*View* option on the main menu and which gives the user several choices of
+display:
*All*: show all four of the panels as in the screenshot above.
@@ -58,138 +94,260 @@ You can determine which of the four panels you wish to see by selecting the *Vie
*Profile*: Show only the Dive Profile of the selected dive.
-*Info*: Show only the Dive Notes about the last selected dive and statistics for all highlighted dives.
+*Info*: Show only the Dive Notes about the last selected dive and statistics for
+all highlighted dives.
*Globe*: Show only the world map, centred on the last selected dive.
-Like many other functions that can be accessed via the Main Menu, these options can be triggered using keyboard shortcuts as well. The shortcuts for your system are shown with an underline in the menu entries. Since different Operating Systems and your chosen language may cause _Subsurface_ to use different shortcut keys we won't try to list them here in the user manual.
+Like many other functions that can be accessed via the Main Menu, these options
+can be triggered using keyboard shortcuts as well. The shortcuts for your system
+are shown with an underline in the menu entries. Since different Operating
+Systems and your chosen language may cause _Subsurface_ to use different
+shortcut keys we won't try to list them here in the user manual.
-When you start the program for the first time, it shows no information at all. This is because the program doesn't have any dive information available. In the following sections we will describe how to create a new logbook.
+When you start the program for the first time, it shows no information at all.
+This is because the program doesn't have any dive information available. In the
+following sections we will describe how to create a new logbook.
[[S_NewLogbook]]
Creating a new logbook
----------------------
-Select _File -> New Logbook_ from the main menu. All existing dive data are cleared so that new information can be added. If there is unsaved data in an open logbook, _Subsurface_ will ask you if you want to save the open logbook before a new logbook is created.
+Select _File -> New Logbook_ from the main menu. All existing dive data are
+cleared so that new information can be added. If there is unsaved data in an open
+logbook, _Subsurface_ will ask you if you want to save the open logbook before
+a new logbook is created.
[[S_GetInformation]]
== How to obtain dive information to store in your logbook
There are several ways to add dive information to your logbook:
-1. Enter dive information by hand. This is typically useful if the diver did not use a dive computer and dives were recorded in a written logbook.
+1. Enter dive information by hand. This is typically useful if the diver did not
+use a dive computer and dives were recorded in a written logbook.
-2. Import dive information directly from a dive computer if it is supported by _Subsurface_. The latest list of dive computers supported by _Subsurface_ can be found at: link:http://subsurface.hohndel.org/documentation/supported-dive-computers/[Supported dive computers].
+2. Import dive information directly from a dive computer if it is supported by
+_Subsurface_. The latest list of dive computers supported by _Subsurface_ can
+be found at:
+link:http://subsurface.hohndel.org/documentation/supported-dive-computers/[Supported dive computers].
-3. Import dive information from another data base or file format. This is discussed in more detail below.
+3. Import dive information from another data base or file format. This is
+discussed in more detail below.
[[S_EnterData]]
=== Entering dive information by hand
-This is usually the approach for dives without a dive computer. The basic record of information within _Subsurface_ is a dive. The most important information in a simple written dive logbook usually includes dive type, date, time, duration, depth, the names of your dive buddy and of the dive master or dive guide, and some remarks about the dive. _Subsurface_ can store much more information than this for each dive. In order to add a dive to your dive log, select _Log -> Add Dive_ from the Main Menu. The program then shows three panels to enter information for a dive: two tabs in the *Info* panel (*Dive Notes* and *Equipment*), as well as the *profile* panel that displays a graphical profile of each dive. These panels are respectively marked [red]#A#, [red]#B# and [red]#C# in the figure below. We will now consider each of the tabs used for data entry.
+This is usually the approach for dives without a dive computer. The basic record
+of information within _Subsurface_ is a dive. The most important information
+in a simple written dive logbook usually includes dive type, date, time,
+duration, depth, the names of your dive buddy and of the dive master or dive guide,
+and some remarks about the dive. _Subsurface_ can store much more information
+than this for each dive. In order to add a dive to your dive log, select _Log
+-> Add Dive_ from the Main Menu. The program then shows three panels to enter
+information for a dive: two tabs in the *Info* panel (*Dive Notes* and
+*Equipment*), as well as the *profile* panel that displays a graphical profile of
+each dive. These panels are respectively marked [red]#A#, [red]#B# and [red]#C#
+in the figure below. We will now consider each of the tabs used for data entry.
image::images/AddDive1.jpg["FIGURE: Add dive",align="center"]
==== Dive Notes
-This panel contains the date, time and place information for a particular dive, environmental conditions, co-divers and buddies, as well as some descriptive information. The message in a blue box at the top of the panel indicates that you are in the process of adding information about your dive. If you click on the *Dive Notes* tab, the following fields are visible:
+This panel contains the date, time and place information for a particular dive,
+environmental conditions, co-divers and buddies, as well as some descriptive
+information. The message in a blue box at the top of the panel indicates that
+you are in the process of adding information about your dive. If you click on
+the *Dive Notes* tab, the following fields are visible:
image::images/AddDive2.jpg["FIGURE: The Dive Notes tab",align="center"]
-The *Starttime* field reflects the date and the time of the dive. By clicking the down-arrow on the right of that field you can display a calendar from which you can choose the correct date. The hour and minutes values can also be edited by clicking on each of them in the text box and by overtyping the information displayed.
-
-*Air and water temperatures*: Type in the air and water temperatures during the dive into these fields to the right of the Starttime. You do not need to type in units of temperature: Subsurface supplies these automatically, you only need type the number. (The units selected in the 'Preferences' [red]#[[URL link]]# will determine whether metric or imperial units are displayed)
-
-*Location*: Here you enter the name of the dive site, e.g. "Tihany, Lake Balaton, Hungary". Auto completion of location names will make this easier when you frequently dive at the same sites.
-
-*Coordinates*: The geographic coordinates of the dive site should be entered here. These can come from three sources:
-
-a. You can enter the coordinates by hand if you happen to know what they are. You need to enter them as decimal degrees, e.g: N30° 13.49760' , E30° 49.30788'.
-
-b. You can find the coordinates on the world map in the bottom right hand part of the Subsurface window. The map displays a green bar indicating "No location data - move the map and double-click to set the location". Upon a double-click at the appropriate place, the green bar disappears and the coordinates are stored.
-
-c. You can obtain the coordinates from the _Subsurface_ Companion app if you have an Android device with GPS and you stored the coordinates of the dive site using that device.
+The *Starttime* field reflects the date and the time of the dive. By clicking
+the down-arrow on the right of that field you can display a calendar from which
+you can choose the correct date. The hour and minutes values can also be edited
+by clicking on each of them in the text box and by overtyping the information
+displayed.
+
+*Air and water temperatures*: Type in the air and water temperatures during the
+dive into these fields to the right of the Starttime. You do not need to type
+in units of temperature: Subsurface supplies these automatically, you only need
+type the number. (The units selected in the 'Preferences' [red]#[[URL link]]#
+will determine whether metric or imperial units are displayed)
+
+*Location*: Here you enter the name of the dive site, e.g. "Tihany, Lake Balaton,
+Hungary". Auto completion of location names will make this easier when you
+frequently dive at the same sites.
+
+*Coordinates*: The geographic coordinates of the dive site should be entered
+here. These can come from three sources:
+
+a. You can enter the coordinates by hand if you happen to know what they are.
+You need to enter them as decimal degrees, e.g: N30° 13.49760' , E30° 49.30788'.
+
+b. You can find the coordinates on the world map in the bottom right hand part
+of the Subsurface window. The map displays a green bar indicating "No location
+data - move the map and double-click to set the location". Upon a double-click
+at the appropriate place, the green bar disappears and the coordinates are
+stored.
+
+c. You can obtain the coordinates from the _Subsurface_ Companion app if you
+have an Android device with GPS and you stored the coordinates of the dive site
+using that device.
xref:S_Companion[Click here for more information]
-*Divemaster*: Enter the name of the dive master or dive guide for this dive. Again, this field offers auto completion based on the list of dive masters in the current logbook.
+*Divemaster*: Enter the name of the dive master or dive guide for this dive.
+Again, this field offers auto completion based on the list of dive masters in the
+current logbook.
-*Buddy*: Enter the name(s) of the buddy / buddies who accompanied you on the dive. Auto completion based on the list of buddies in the current logbook is offered.
+*Buddy*: Enter the name(s) of the buddy / buddies who accompanied you on the
+dive. Auto completion based on the list of buddies in the current logbook is
+offered.
-*Suit*: Enter the type of diving suit you used for the dive. Just as with the other items auto completion of the suit description is available.
+*Suit*: Enter the type of diving suit you used for the dive. Just as with the
+other items auto completion of the suit description is available.
-*Rating*: Here you can provide a subjective overall rating of the dive on a 5-point scale by clicking the appropriate star on the rating scale.
+*Rating*: Here you can provide a subjective overall rating of the dive on a
+5-point scale by clicking the appropriate star on the rating scale.
-*Visibility*: You can provide a rating of visibility during the dive on a 5-point scale by clicking the appropriate star.
+*Visibility*: You can provide a rating of visibility during the dive on a
+5-point scale by clicking the appropriate star.
-*Tags*: You may enter tags here (separate them by commas) that describe the type of dive you performed. Examples of common tags are boat, drift, training, cave, etc. _Subsurface_ has many built-in tags. Auto completion is once again offered. For instance, if you typed +cav+, then the tags *cave* and *cavern* are shown for the user to choose from.
+*Tags*: You may enter tags here (separate them by commas) that describe the type
+of dive you performed. Examples of common tags are boat, drift, training, cave
+etc. _Subsurface_ has many built-in tags. Auto completion is once again offered.
+For instance, if you typed +cav+, then the tags *cave* and *cavern* are shown
+for the user to choose from.
*Notes*: Type any additional information here.
-The *Save* and *Cancel* buttons are used to save all the information for tabs in the info panel and in the dive profile panel, so there's no need to use them until ALL other information has been added. Here is an example of a completed Dive Notes panel:
+The *Save* and *Cancel* buttons are used to save all the information for tabs in
+the info panel and in the dive profile panel, so there's no need to use them
+until ALL other information has been added. Here is an example of a completed
+Dive Notes panel:
image::images/CompletedDiveInfo.jpg["FIGURE: A completed Dive Notes tab",align="center"]
==== Equipment
-The Equipment tab allows the user to enter information about the type of cylinder and gas used, as well as the weights used for a dive. The message in a blue box at the top of the panel:
+The Equipment tab allows the user to enter information about the type of cylinder
+and gas used, as well as the weights used for a dive. The message in a blue
+box at the top of the panel:
image::images/BlueEditBar.jpg["Blue edit bar",align="center"]
-indicates that you are in the process of adding equipment information for the dive. This is a highly interactive part of _Subsurface_ and the information on cylinders and gases (entered here) determines the behaviour of the dive profile (top right-hand panel).
+indicates that you are in the process of adding equipment information for the
+dive. This is a highly interactive part of _Subsurface_ and the information on
+cylinders and gases (entered here) determines the behaviour of the dive profile
+(top right-hand panel).
-*Cylinders*: The cylinder information is entered through a dialogue that looks like this:
+*Cylinders*: The cylinder information is entered through a dialogue that looks
+like this:
image::images/CylinderDataEntry1.jpg["FIGURE:Initial cylinder dialogue",align="center"]
-The + button at the top right allows you to add more cylinders for this dive. The dark dustbin icon on the left allows you to delete information for a cylinder.
+The + button at the top right allows you to add more cylinders for this dive.
+The dark dustbin icon on the left allows you to delete information for a
+cylinder.
-Start by selecting a cylinder type. The AL80 cylinder is shown as the default cylinder type (you can change this default in the preferences if you usually dive with a different type of tank). If you wish to change the tank used on this dive, click on the AL80. This will bring up a dropdown list, accessible through a down-arrow:
+Start by selecting a cylinder type. The AL80 cylinder is shown as the default
+cylinder type (you can change this default in the preferences if you usually
+dive with a different type of tank). If you wish to change the tank used on this
+dive, click on the AL80. This will bring up a dropdown list, accessible through
+a down-arrow:
image::images/CylinderDataEntry2.jpg["FIGURE:The cylinder drop-down list button",align="center"]
-Use the drop-down list to select the cylinder type you used for this dive. The *Size* of the cylinder as well as its working pressure (*WorkPress*) will automatically be shown in the dialogue.
+Use the drop-down list to select the cylinder type you used for this dive. The
+*Size* of the cylinder as well as its working pressure (*WorkPress*) will auto
+matically be shown in the dialogue.
-Now you need to indicate the starting pressure and the ending pressure of the gas used during your dive. The unit of pressure (metric/imperial) corresponds to the setting you chose in the preferences [red]#[[LINK]]#.
+Now you need to indicate the starting pressure and the ending pressure of the
+gas used during your dive. The unit of pressure (metric/imperial) corresponds
+to the setting you chose in the preferences [red]#[[LINK]]#.
-Finally you need to type in the gas mixture that you used. If you used air, you can enter 21% or leave the field blank. If you used nitrox or trimix, specify the percentage of oxygen and the percentage of helium. Leave any inappropriate fields empty. Add information for any additional cylinders by using the + button at the top right hand. Here is an example of a complete description for a dive using two cylinders (air and EAN40):
+Finally you need to type in the gas mixture that you used. If you used air, you
+can enter 21% or leave the field blank. If you used nitrox or trimix, specify
+the percentage of oxygen and the percentage of helium. Leave any inappropriate
+fields empty. Add information for any additional cylinders by using the + button
+at the top right hand. Here is an example of a complete description for a
+dive using two cylinders (air and EAN40):
image::images/CylinderDataEntry3.jpg["FIGURE: a completed cylinder dive information table",align="center"]
-*Weights*: Information about the weight system used during a dive can be entered using a dialogue very similar to that of the cylinder information. If you click the + button on the top right of the weights dialogue, the table looks like this:
+*Weights*: Information about the weight system used during a dive can be entered
+using a dialogue very similar to that of the cylinder information. If you
+click the + button on the top right of the weights dialogue, the table looks like
+this:
image::images/WeightsDataEntry1.jpg["FIGURE: The Weights dialogue",align="center"]
-If you click on the *Type* field, a drop-down list becomes accessible through a down-arrow:
+If you click on the *Type* field, a drop-down list becomes accessible through a
+down-arrow:
image::images/WeightsDataEntry2.jpg["FIGURE: Weights type drop-down list button",align="center"]
-Use the drop-down list to select your type of weight system. In the *Weight* field, type in the weight used during the dive. It is possible to enter information for more than one weight system by adding an additional system using the + button on the top right hand. Weight systems can be deleted using the dustbin icon on the left hand. Here is an example of information for a dive with two types of weights: integrated and a weight belt:
+Use the drop-down list to select your type of weight system. In the *Weight*
+field, type in the weight used during the dive. It is possible to enter
+information for more than one weight system by adding an additional system using
+the + button on the top right hand. Weight systems can be deleted using the dustbin
+icon on the left hand. Here is an example of information for a dive with two
+types of weights: integrated and a weight belt:
image::images/WeightsDataEntry3.jpg["FIGURE: A completed weights information table",align="center"]
-You do NOT need to click the _Save_ button before you have completed the dive profile.
+You do NOT need to click the _Save_ button before you have completed the dive
+profile.
==== Creating a Dive Profile
-The *Dive Profile* (a graphical representation of the depth of your dive as a function of time) is indicated in the panel on the top right hand of the _Subsurface_ window. When you manually add a dive to your logbook, _Subsurface_ presents a default dive profile that you need to modify to best represent the dive being described:
+The *Dive Profile* (a graphical representation of the depth of your dive as a
+function of time) is indicated in the panel on the top right hand of the
+_Subsurface_ window. When you manually add a dive to your logbook, _Subsurface_
+presents a default dive profile that you need to modify to best represent the dive
+being described:
image::images/DiveProfile1.jpg["FIGURE: Initial dive profile",align="center"]
-_Modifying the dive profile_: When you move the cursor around the dive profile, its position is indicated by two red lines as shown below. The depth and time that the cursor represents are indicated, respectively on the left hand and bottom axes. The units (metric/imperial) on the axes are determined by the *preference* settings [red]#[[LINK]]#. The dive profile itself comprises several line segments demarcated by waypoints (white dots on the profile, as shown above). The default dive depth is 15m.
-If your dive depth was 21m then you need to drag the appropriate waypoints downwards to represent 21m. To add a waypoint, double-click on any line segment. To remove a waypoint, right-click on it and choose "Remove this point" from the context menu. You will also need to drag the waypoints to represent an accurate time duration for your dive. Below is a dive profile that represents a dive to 21m for 31 min., followed by a 3 minute safety stop at 5m.
+_Modifying the dive profile_: When you move the cursor around the dive profile,
+its position is indicated by two red lines as shown below. The depth and time
+that the cursor represents are indicated, respectively on the left hand and
+bottom axes. The units (metric/imperial) on the axes are determined by the
+*preference* settings [red]#[[LINK]]#. The dive profile itself comprises several
+line segments demarcated by waypoints (white dots on the profile, as shown
+above). The default dive depth is 15m.
+If your dive depth was 21m then you need to drag the appropriate waypoints
+downwards to represent 21m. To add a waypoint, double-click on any line segment.
+To remove a waypoint, right-click on it and choose "Remove this point" from the
+context menu. You will also need to drag the waypoints to represent an accurate
+time duration for your dive. Below is a dive profile that represents a dive
+to 21m for 31 min., followed by a 3 minute safety stop at 5m.
image::images/DiveProfile2.jpg["FIGURE: Edited dive profile",align="center"]
-_Specifying the gas composition:_ The gas composition used is clearly indicated along the line segments of the dive profile. This defaults to the first gas mixture specified in the *Equipment* tab, which was air in the case of the profile illustrated above. The gas mixtures of segments of the dive profile can be edited. This is done by clicking on the gas description for a particular waypoint and selecting the appropriate choice from the context menu. Changing the gas for a waypoint affects the gas shown in the segment _to the left_ of that waypoint. Note that only the gases defined in the *Equipment* tab appear in the context menu:
+_Specifying the gas composition:_ The gas composition used is clearly indicated
+along the line segments of the dive profile. This defaults to the first gas
+mixture specified in the *Equipment* tab, which was air in the case of the
+profile illustrated above. The gas mixtures of segments of the dive profile can be
+edited. This is done by clicking on the gas description for a particular
+waypoint and selecting the appropriate choice from the context menu. Changing the
+gas for a waypoint affects the gas shown in the segment _to the left_ of that
+waypoint. Note that only the gases defined in the *Equipment* tab appear in the
+context menu:
image::images/DiveProfile3.jpg["FIGURE: Gas composition context menu",align="center"]
-Below is the profile of a dive to 21m for 31 min. with a switch from air to EAN40 on the ascent. In this case the first cylinder in the *Equipment* tab contained air and the second cylinder contained EAN40.
+Below is the profile of a dive to 21m for 31 min. with a switch from air to
+EAN40 on the ascent. In this case the first cylinder in the *Equipment* tab
+contained air and the second cylinder contained EAN40.
image::images/DiveProfile4.jpg["FIGURE: Completed dive profile",align="center"]
==== Saving the hand-entered dive information
-The information entered in the *Dive Notes* tab, the *Equipment* tab as well as the *Dive Profile* can now be saved in your logbook by using the two buttons on the top right hand of the Dive Notes tab. If you click _Save_, the dive data are saved in the current logbook. If you click _Cancel_, the newly entered dive data are discarded. When you exit _Subsurface_ it will prompt you to save the logbook with the new dive(s) on your computer.
+The information entered in the *Dive Notes* tab, the *Equipment* tab as well as
+the *Dive Profile* can now be saved in your logbook by using the two buttons
+on the top right hand of the Dive Notes tab. If you click _Save_, the dive data
+are saved in the current logbook. If you click _Cancel_, the newly entered
+dive data are discarded. When you exit _Subsurface_ it will prompt you to save
+the logbook with the new dive(s) on your computer.
[[S_ImportDiveComputer]]
@@ -197,19 +355,32 @@ The information entered in the *Dive Notes* tab, the *Equipment* tab as well as
==== Connecting and importing data from a dive computer.
-The use of dive computers allows collecting a large amount of information about each dive, e.g. a detailed record of depth, durations, rates of ascent/descent and of gas partial pressures. _Subsurface_ can capture this information and present it to you as part of the dive information. _Subsurface_ can obtain dive information from a wide range of dive computers. The latest list of supported dive computers can be found at: link:http://subsurface.hohndel.org/documentation/supported-dive-computers/[Supported dive computers].
+The use of dive computers allows collecting a large amount of information about
+each dive, e.g. a detailed record of depth, durations, rates of ascent/descent
+and of gas partial pressures. _Subsurface_ can capture this information and
+present it to you as part of the dive information. _Subsurface_ can obtain dive
+information from a wide range of dive computers. The latest list of supported
+dive computers can be found at:
+link:http://subsurface.hohndel.org/documentation/supported-dive-computers/[Supported dive computers].
[icon="images/icons/warning2.png"]
[WARNING]
Several dive computers consume more power when they are in their
PC-Communication mode. **This could drain your battery**. We therefore
recommend that you check if your dive computer is recharging when
-connected to the USB port of a PC. For example, several Suunto and Mares dive computers do
-not recharge through the USB connection. Please consult the manual of
-your dive computer if you are unsure if it will recharge or drain its
+connected to the USB port of a PC. For example, several Suunto and Mares dive
+computers do not recharge through the USB connection. Please consult the manual
+of your dive computer if you are unsure if it will recharge or drain its
batteries while connected to the USB port.
-To import dive information from a dive computer to your computer with _Subsurface_, it is necessary that the two pieces of equipment must communicate. This involves setting up the communications port (or mount point) of the computer with _Subsurface_ that communicates with the dive computer. In order to set up this communication, you need to find the appropriate information to instruct _Subsurface_ where and how to import the dive information. *Appendix A* provides the technical information to help you achieve this for different operating systems and *Appendix B* has dive computer specific information.
+To import dive information from a dive computer to your computer with _Subsurface_,
+it is necessary that the two pieces of equipment must communicate. This
+involves setting up the communications port (or mount point) of the computer
+with _Subsurface_ that communicates with the dive computer. In order to set up
+this communication, you need to find the appropriate information to instruct
+_Subsurface_ where and how to import the dive information. *Appendix A* provides
+the technical information to help you achieve this for different operating
+systems and *Appendix B* has dive computer specific information.
Now it is time to hook up your dive computer to your PC:
@@ -217,133 +388,259 @@ Now it is time to hook up your dive computer to your PC:
or Bluetooth connection as described later in this manual)
- Put your dive computer into PC Communication mode.
- (You should consult the manual of your specific dive computer for your brand and type)
+ (You should consult the manual of your specific dive computer for
+your brand and type)
- - In _Subsurface_, from the Main Menu, select _Import -> Import From Dive Computer_. The following dialogue appears:
+ - In _Subsurface_, from the Main Menu, select _Import -> Import From Dive Computer_.
+The following dialogue appears:
image::images/ImportFromDC1.jpg["FIGURE: Download dialogue 1",align="center"]
-Dive computers tend to keep a certain number of dives in their memory, even though these dives have already been imported to _Subsurface_. For that reason _Subsurface_ only imports dives that have not been uploaded before. This makes the download process faster on most dive computers and also saves battery power of your dive computer (at least for those not charging while connected via USB). If, for some reason, you wish to import ALL dives from the dive computer, even though some may already be in the logbook, you can tick the box labeled _Force download of all dives_.
-
- - The dialogue has two drop-down lists, *Vendor* and *Dive Computer*. On the *vendor* drop-down list select the make of your computer, e.g. Suunto, Oceanic, Uwatec, Mares. On the *Dive Computer* drop-down list, select the model name of your dive computer, e.g. D4 (Suunto), Veo200 (Oceanic), or Puck (Mares).
-
- - The *Device or Mount Point* drop-down list contains the USB or Bluetooth port name that _Subsurface_ needs in order to communicate with your dive computer. Select the appropriate port name. Consult *Appendix A* and *Appendix B* for technical details to find the appropriate port information for your dive computer and, in some cases, how to do the correct settings to the operating system of your _Subsurface_ computer.
+Dive computers tend to keep a certain number of dives in their memory, even
+though these dives have already been imported to _Subsurface_. For that reason
+_Subsurface_ only imports dives that have not been uploaded before. This makes
+the download process faster on most dive computers and also saves battery power
+of your dive computer (at least for those not charging while connected via USB).
+If, for some reason, you wish to import ALL dives from the dive computer,
+even though some may already be in the logbook, you can tick the box labeled
+_Force download of all dives_.
+
+ - The dialogue has two drop-down lists, *Vendor* and *Dive Computer*. On the
+*vendor* drop-down list select the make of your computer, e.g. Suunto, Oceanic,
+Uwatec, Mares. On the *Dive Computer* drop-down list, select the model name of
+your dive computer, e.g. D4 (Suunto), Veo200 (Oceanic), or Puck (Mares).
+
+ - The *Device or Mount Point* drop-down list contains the USB or Bluetooth port
+name that _Subsurface_ needs in order to communicate with your dive computer.
+Select the appropriate port name. Consult *Appendix A* and *Appendix B* for
+technical details to find the appropriate port information for your dive
+computer and, in some cases, how to do the correct settings to the operating system
+of your _Subsurface_ computer.
- Click the _OK_ button.
- - If there is a problem in communicating with your dive computer, an error message will be shown, similar to this text: "Unable to open /dev/ttyUSB0 Mares (Puck Pro)". In this case, consult *Appendix A* for information specific to the operating system of your _Subsurface_ computer and consult *Appendix B* for information specific to some dive computers.
+ - If there is a problem in communicating with your dive computer, an error
+message will be shown, similar to this text: "Unable to open /dev/ttyUSB0 Mares
+(Puck Pro)". In this case, consult *Appendix A* for information specific to the
+operating system of your _Subsurface_ computer and consult *Appendix B* for
+information specific to some dive computers.
[icon="images/icons/important.png"]
[IMPORTANT]
In the case of *communication failure* then check the following:
1) Is the dive computer still in PC-communication or Upload mode?
-2) Is the battery of the dive computer fully charged? If not then charge or replace the battery.
-3) Is the cable faulty? Does the cable work perfectly using other software? Has it worked before, or is this the first time you are using the cable?
-4) Consult *Appendix A* and make sure you specified the correct Mount Point (see above). If your _Subsurface_ computer does not recognise the USB adaptor by showing an appropriate device name next to the Mount Point, then there is a possibility that the cable or USB adaptor is faulty. A faulty cable is the most common cause of communication failure between dive computer and _Subsurface_ computer. It is also possible that your _Subsurface_ computer is missing required drivers to interact with the download cable and connected dive computer.
-
-
- - With communication established, watch how your data is retrieved from your dive computer!
- Depending on your make of computer and/or number of dives, this
- could take some time. Please be patient. The _Download_ dialogue shows a progress bar at the bottom of the dialogue (but for some dive computers the progress information could be inaccurate as we cannot determine until after all data was downloaded how much downloadable data there is):
+2) Is the battery of the dive computer fully charged? If not then charge or
+replace the battery.
+3) Is the cable faulty? Does the cable work perfectly using other software? Has
+it worked before, or is this the first time you are using the cable?
+4) Consult *Appendix A* and make sure you specified the correct Mount Point
+(see above). If your _Subsurface_ computer does not recognise the USB adaptor by
+showing an appropriate device name next to the Mount Point, then there is a
+possibility that the cable or USB adaptor is faulty. A faulty cable is the most
+common cause of communication failure between dive computer and _Subsurface_
+computer. It is also possible that your _Subsurface_ computer is missing required
+drivers to interact with the download cable and connected dive computer.
+
+
+ - With communication established, watch how your data is retrieved from your
+dive computer!
+Depending on your make of computer and/or number of dives, this
+could take some time. Please be patient. The _Download_ dialogue shows a
+progress bar at the bottom of the dialogue (but for some dive computers the
+progress information could be inaccurate as we cannot determine until after all
+data was downloaded how much downloadable data there is):
image::images/ImportFromDC2.jpg["FIGURE: Download dialogue 2",align="center"]
-When download of the dive information is complete, all the imported dives appear in the Dive List, sorted by date and time. Disconnect and switch off the dive computer to conserve its battery power.
-If you select a particular dive, the Dive Profile panel shows an informative graph of dive depth against time for that particular dive.
+When download of the dive information is complete, all the imported dives appear
+in the Dive List, sorted by date and time. Disconnect and switch off the dive
+computer to conserve its battery power.
+If you select a particular dive, the Dive Profile panel shows an informative
+graph of dive depth against time for that particular dive.
[[S_EditDiveInfo]]
==== Updating the dive information imported from your dive computer.
-The information from your dive computer is not complete and you need to add more details in order to have a more complete record of your dives. To do this, use the *Dive Notes* and the *Equipment* tabs on the top left hand of the _Subsurface_ window.
+The information from your dive computer is not complete and you need to add more
+details in order to have a more complete record of your dives. To do this, use
+the *Dive Notes* and the *Equipment* tabs on the top left hand of the
+_Subsurface_ window.
==== Dive Notes
-The date and time of the dive, gas mixture and perhaps water temperature is shown as obtained from the dive computer, but you need to add some information by hand in order for a more complete dive record. The message in a blue box at the top of the panel indicates that you are in the process of adding information about a dive. If you click on the *Dive Notes* tab, the following fields are visible:
+The date and time of the dive, gas mixture and perhaps water temperature is
+shown as obtained from the dive computer, but you need to add some information by
+hand in order for a more complete dive record. The message in a blue box at
+the top of the panel indicates that you are in the process of adding information
+about a dive. If you click on the *Dive Notes* tab, the following fields are
+visible:
image::images/AddDive3.jpg["FIGURE: The Dive Notes tab",align="center"]
-The *Starttime* field reflects the date and the time of the dive, as supplied by the dive computer. It should therefore not be necessary to edit this, but you could make changes by clicking the down-arrow on the right of that field to display a calendar from which you can choose the correct date. The hour and minutes values can also be edited by clicking on each of them in the text box and by overtyping the information displayed.
-
-*Air/water temperatures*: Air and water temperatures during the dive are shown in these fields to the right of the Starttime. Many dive computers supply water temperature information and this field may therefore not require editing. If editing is required, you do not need to type in units of temperature: Subsurface supplies these automatically, only a number is required. (The units selected in the 'Preferences' [red]#[[URL link]]# will determine whether metric or imperial units are displayed)
-
-*Location*: Here type in text that describes the site where you did this dive, e.g. "Tihany, Lake Balaton, Hungary". Auto completion of location names will make this easier when you frequently dive at the same sites.
-
-*Coordinates*: The geographic coordinates of the dive site should be entered here. These can come from three sources:
-
-a. You can enter the coordinates by hand if you happen to know what they are. You need to enter them as decimal degrees, e.g: N30° 13.49760', E30° 49.30788'.
-
-b. You can find the coordinates on the world map in the bottom right hand part of the Subsurface window. The map displays a green bar indicating "No location data - move the map and double-click to set the location". Upon a double-click at the appropriate place, the green bar disappears and the coordinates are stored.
-
-c. You can obtain the coordinates from the _Subsurface_ Companion app if you have an Android device with GPS and you stored the coordinates of the dive site using that device.
+The *Starttime* field reflects the date and the time of the dive, as supplied by
+the dive computer. It should therefore not be necessary to edit this, but you
+could make changes by clicking the down-arrow on the right of that field to
+display a calendar from which you can choose the correct date. The hour and
+minutes values can also be edited by clicking on each of them in the text box
+and by overtyping the information displayed.
+
+*Air/water temperatures*: Air and water temperatures during the dive are shown
+in these fields to the right of the Starttime. Many dive computers supply water
+temperature information and this field may therefore not require editing. If
+editing is required, you do not need to type in units of temperature:
+Subsurface supplies these automatically, only a number is required. (The units
+selected in the 'Preferences' [red]#[[URL link]]# will determine whether metric
+or imperial units are displayed)
+
+*Location*: Here type in text that describes the site where you did this dive,
+e.g. "Tihany, Lake Balaton, Hungary". Auto completion of location names will
+make this easier when you frequently dive at the same sites.
+
+*Coordinates*: The geographic coordinates of the dive site should be entered
+here. These can come from three sources:
+
+a. You can enter the coordinates by hand if you happen to know what they are.
+You need to enter them as decimal degrees, e.g: N30° 13.49760', E30° 49.30788'.
+
+b. You can find the coordinates on the world map in the bottom right hand part
+of the Subsurface window. The map displays a green bar indicating "No location
+data - move the map and double-click to set the location". Upon a double-click
+at the appropriate place, the green bar disappears and the coordinates are
+stored.
+
+c. You can obtain the coordinates from the _Subsurface_ Companion app if you
+have an Android device with GPS and you stored the coordinates of the dive site
+using that device.
xref:S_Companion[Click here for more information]
-*Divemaster*: Enter the name of the dive master or dive guide for this dive. Again, this field offers auto completion based on the list of dive masters in the current logbook.
+*Divemaster*: Enter the name of the dive master or dive guide for this dive.
+Again, this field offers auto completion based on the list of dive masters in
+the current logbook.
-*Buddy*: Enter the name(s) of the buddy / buddies who accompanied you on the dive. Auto completion based on the list of buddies in the current logbook is offered.
+*Buddy*: Enter the name(s) of the buddy / buddies who accompanied you on the
+dive. Auto completion based on the list of buddies in the current logbook is
+offered.
-*Suit*: Enter the type of diving suit you used for the dive. Just as with the other items auto completion of the suit description is available.
+*Suit*: Enter the type of diving suit you used for the dive. Just as with the
+other items auto completion of the suit description is available.
-*Rating*: Here you can provide a subjective overall rating of the dive on a 5-point scale by clicking the appropriate star on the rating scale.
+*Rating*: Here you can provide a subjective overall rating of the dive on a
+5-point scale by clicking the appropriate star on the rating scale.
-*Visibility*: You can provide a rating of visibility during the dive on a 5-point scale by clicking the appropriate star.
+*Visibility*: You can provide a rating of visibility during the dive on a
+5-point scale by clicking the appropriate star.
-*Tags*: You may enter tags here (separate them by commas) that describe the type of dive you performed. Examples of common tags are boat, drift, training, cave. _Subsurface_ has many built-in tags. If you start to type a tag, the program will list the tags that correspond to your typing. For instance, if you typed +cav+, then the tags *cave* and *cavern* are shown for the user to choose from.
+*Tags*: You may enter tags here (separate them by commas) that describe the type
+of dive you performed. Examples of common tags are boat, drift, training, cave.
+_Subsurface_ has many built-in tags. If you start to type a tag, the program
+will list the tags that correspond to your typing. For instance, if you typed
++cav+, then the tags *cave* and *cavern* are shown for the user to choose from.
*Notes*: Type any additional information here.
-The *Save* and *Cancel* buttons are used to save all the information for tabs in the info panel and in the dive profile panel, so there's no need to use them until ALL other information has been added. Here is an example of a completed Dive Notes panel:
+The *Save* and *Cancel* buttons are used to save all the information for tabs
+in the info panel and in the dive profile panel, so there's no need to use them
+until ALL other information has been added. Here is an example of a completed
+Dive Notes panel:
image::images/CompletedDiveInfo.jpg["FIGURE: A completed Dive Notes tab",align="center"]
==== Equipment
-The Equipment tab allows the user to enter information about the type of cylinder and gas you used, as well as the weights used for that dive. The message in a blue box at the top of the panel:
+The Equipment tab allows the user to enter information about the type of
+cylinder and gas you used, as well as the weights used for that dive. The message
+in a blue box at the top of the panel:
image::images/BlueEditBar.jpg["FIGURE: Blue edit bar",align="center"]
-indicates that you are in the process of adding equipment information for the dive. This is a highly interactive part of _Subsurface_ and the information on cylinders and gases (entered here) determines the behaviour of the dive profile (top right-hand panel).
+indicates that you are in the process of adding equipment information for the
+dive. This is a highly interactive part of _Subsurface_ and the information on
+cylinders and gases (entered here) determines the behaviour of the dive profile
+(top right-hand panel).
-*Cylinders*: The cylinder information is entered through a dialogue that looks like this:
+*Cylinders*: The cylinder information is entered through a dialogue that looks
+like this:
image::images/CylinderDataEntry1.jpg["FIGURE: Initial cylinder dialogue",align="center"]
-In most cases _Subsurface_ obtains the gas used from the dive computer and automatically inserts the gas composition(% oxygen) in the table. The + button at the top right allows you to add more cylinders for this dive. The dark dustbin icon on the left allows you to delete information for a cylinder.
+In most cases _Subsurface_ obtains the gas used from the dive computer and
+automatically inserts the gas composition(% oxygen) in the table. The + button at
+the top right allows you to add more cylinders for this dive. The dark dustbin
+icon on the left allows you to delete information for a cylinder.
-Start by selecting a cylinder type. The AL80 cylinder is shown as the default cylinder type (you can change this default in the preferences if you usually dive with a different type of tank). If you wish to change the tank used on this dive, click on the AL80. This will bring up a drop-down list, accessible through a down-arrow:
+Start by selecting a cylinder type. The AL80 cylinder is shown as the default
+cylinder type (you can change this default in the preferences if you usually
+dive with a different type of tank). If you wish to change the tank used on this
+dive, click on the AL80. This will bring up a drop-down list, accessible through
+a down-arrow:
image::images/CylinderDataEntry2.jpg["FIGURE: The cylinder drop-down list button",align="center"]
-Use the drop-down list to select the cylinder type you used for this dive. The *Size* of the cylinder as well as its working pressure (*WorkPress*) will automatically be shown in the dialogue.
+Use the drop-down list to select the cylinder type you used for this dive. The
+*Size* of the cylinder as well as its working pressure (*WorkPress*) will
+automatically be shown in the dialogue.
-Now you need to indicate the starting pressure and the ending pressure of the specified gas during your dive. The unit of pressure (metric/imperial) corresponds to the setting you chose in the preferences [red]#[[LINK]]#.
+Now you need to indicate the starting pressure and the ending pressure of the
+specified gas during your dive. The unit of pressure (metric/imperial)
+corresponds to the setting you chose in the preferences [red]#[[LINK]]#.
-Finally you need to type in the gas mixture that you used. If you used air, you can enter 21% or leave the field blank. If you used nitrox or trimix, specify the percentage of oxygen and the percentage of helium. Leave any inappropriate fields empty. Add information for any additional cylinders by using the + button at the top right hand. Here is an example of a complete description for a dive using two cylinders (air and EAN40):
+Finally you need to type in the gas mixture that you used. If you used air, you
+can enter 21% or leave the field blank. If you used nitrox or trimix, specify
+the percentage of oxygen and the percentage of helium. Leave any inappropriate
+fields empty. Add information for any additional cylinders by using the +
+button at the top right hand. Here is an example of a complete description for a
+dive using two cylinders (air and EAN40):
image::images/CylinderDataEntry3.jpg["FIGURE: a completed cylinder dive information table",align="center"]
-*Weights*: Information about the weight system used during a dive can be entered using a dialogue very similar to that of the cylinder information. If you click the + button on the top right of the weights dialogue, the table looks like this:
+*Weights*: Information about the weight system used during a dive can be entered
+using a dialogue very similar to that of the cylinder information. If you click
+the + button on the top right of the weights dialogue, the table looks like
+this:
image::images/WeightsDataEntry1.jpg["FIGURE:The Weights dialogue",align="center"]
-If you click on the *Type* field, a drop-down list becomes accessible through a down-arrow:
+If you click on the *Type* field, a drop-down list becomes accessible through a
+down-arrow:
image::images/WeightsDataEntry2.jpg["FIGURE:Weights type drop-down list button",align="center"]
-Use the drop-down list to select your type of weight system. In the *Weight* field, type in the weight used during the dive. It is possible to enter information for more than one weight system by adding an additional system using the + button on the top right hand. Weight systems can be deleted using the dustbin icon on the left hand. Here is an example of information for a dive with two types of weights: integrated and a weight belt:
+Use the drop-down list to select your type of weight system. In the *Weight*
+field, type in the weight used during the dive. It is possible to enter
+information for more than one weight system by adding an additional system
+using the + button on the top right hand. Weight systems can be deleted using
+the dustbin icon on the left hand. Here is an example of information for a dive
+with two types of weights: integrated and a weight belt:
image::images/WeightsDataEntry3.jpg["FIGURE: A completed weights information table",align="center"]
==== Saving the updated dive information
-The information entered in the *Dive Notes* tab, the *Equipment* tab can be saved with all the other information of your dives in your logbook by using the two buttons on the top right hand of the *Dive Notes* tab. If you click _Save_, the dive data are saved. If you click _Cancel_, the newly entered dive data are deleted, although the dive profile obtained from the dive computer will be retained. When you exit _Subsurface_ there is a final prompt to confirm that the new data should be saved.
+The information entered in the *Dive Notes* tab, the *Equipment* tab can be
+saved with all the other information of your dives in your logbook by using the
+two buttons on the top right hand of the *Dive Notes* tab. If you click _Save_,
+the dive data are saved. If you click _Cancel_, the newly entered dive data are
+deleted, although the dive profile obtained from the dive computer will be
+retained. When you exit _Subsurface_ there is a final prompt to confirm that
+the new data should be saved.
=== Importing dive information from other digital data sources or other data formats
[[S_ImportingAlienDiveLogs]]
-Maybe you have a lot of dives logged using other dive log software. You don't have to type all information by hand into
-_Subsurface_, because you can probably import your divelog. _Subsurface_ will import divelogs from a range of other dive log software. Some software is supported natively (e.g. divelogs.de, JDiveLog, MacDive, and Suunto DM4), for others you have to export your logbook to XML and then _Subsurface_ can import that XML file (Suunto DM3, DivingLog). _Subsurface_ can also import UDDF and UDCF files that are used by some divelog software and even some divecomputers like the Heinrichs & Weikamp DR5. Finally, for some divelog software we currently suggest to import your logbook first into a webservice like _divelogs.de_ and then import them from there with _Subsurface_, as divelogs.de supports a few additional logbook formats that _Subsurface_ currently cannot parse.
+Maybe you have a lot of dives logged using other dive log software. You don't
+have to type all information by hand into _Subsurface_, because you can probably
+import your divelog. _Subsurface_ will import divelogs from a range of other
+dive log software. Some software is supported natively (e.g. divelogs.de,
+JDiveLog, MacDive, and Suunto DM4), for others you have to export your logbook
+to XML and then _Subsurface_ can import that XML file (Suunto DM3, DivingLog).
+_Subsurface_ can also import UDDF and UDCF files that are used by some divelog
+software and even some divecomputers like the Heinrichs & Weikamp DR5. Finally,
+for some divelog software we currently suggest to import your logbook first
+into a webservice like _divelogs.de_ and then import them from there with
+_Subsurface_, as divelogs.de supports a few additional logbook formats that
+_Subsurface_ currently cannot parse.
When importing dives, _Subsurface_ tries to detect multiple records for
the same dive and merges the information as best as it can. If
@@ -363,10 +660,12 @@ can be used for Linux and Windows.
- Start 'Suunto Divemanager' and log in with the name containing the logs
- Do not start the import wizard to import dives from your computer.
- - In the navigation tree on the left side of the program-window, select your dives.
+ - In the navigation tree on the left side of the program-window, select your
+dives.
- Within the list of dives, select the dives you would like to import later:
* To select certain dives: hold 'ctrl' and click the dive
- * To select all dives: Select the first dive, hold down shift and select the last dive
+ * To select all dives: Select the first dive, hold down shift and select the
+last dive
- With the dives marked, use the program menu 'File -> Export'
- The export pop-up will show
- Within this pop-up, there is one field called Export Path.
@@ -380,8 +679,7 @@ can be used for Linux and Windows.
===== Reading Suunto Divemanager Export in Subsurface
-The file Divelogs.SDE can now be opened (or imported) in
-_Subsurface_.
+The file Divelogs.SDE can now be opened (or imported) in _Subsurface_.
[[S_ImportingDivesSuuntoDM4]]
==== Importing dives from *Suunto Divemanager 4 (DM4)*
@@ -424,17 +722,37 @@ It is also possible to do the importing from command line:
==== Importing from Mares Dive Organiser V2.1
-Mares Dive Organiser is a Windows application. The dive log is kept as a Microsoft SQL Compact Edition data base with a .SDF filename extension. The data base includes all Dive Organiser-registered divers on the particular computer and all Mares dive computers used. The safest way to obtain a copy of this data base is, within Dive Organiser, to select Database -> Backup from the main menu and to back up the data base to your desk top. This creates a zipped file DiveOrganiserxxxxx.dbf. Rename the file to DiveOrganiserxxxxx.zip. Inside the zipped directory is a file _DiveOrganiser.sdf_. Extract it from the zipped folder to your Desktop.
-
-Then use _www.divelogs.de_ as a mechanism to extract the dive information from the file. Create a user account in divelogs.de , log into that web site, then select Import Logbook -> Dive Organiser from the menu on the left hand side. Follow the instructions carefully to transfer the dive information from the Dive Organiser data base to divelogs.de.
-
-Then follow the instructions below to import dives from divelogs.de to _Subsurface_.
+Mares Dive Organiser is a Windows application. The dive log is kept as a
+Microsoft SQL Compact Edition data base with a .SDF filename extension. The
+data base includes all Dive Organiser-registered divers on the particular
+computer and all Mares dive computers used. The safest way to obtain a copy
+of this data base is, within Dive Organiser, to select Database -> Backup
+from the main menu and to back up the data base to your desk top. This
+creates a zipped file DiveOrganiserxxxxx.dbf. Rename the file to
+DiveOrganiserxxxxx.zip. Inside the zipped directory is a file _DiveOrganiser.sdf_.
+Extract it from the zipped folder to your Desktop.
+
+Then use _www.divelogs.de_ as a mechanism to extract the dive information from
+the file. Create a user account in divelogs.de , log into that web site, then
+select Import Logbook -> Dive Organiser from the menu on the left hand side.
+Follow the instructions carefully to transfer the dive information from the
+Dive Organiser data base to divelogs.de.
+
+Then follow the instructions below to import dives from divelogs.de to
+_Subsurface_.
[[S_ImportingDivelogsDe]]
==== Importing dives from *divelogs.de*
-The import of dive information from _divelogs.de_ is simple, using a single dialogue box. Select _Import->Import form Divelogs.de_ from the Main Menu. This brings up a dialogue box (see figure on left [A] below). You need to enter a user-ID and password for _divelogs.de_ into the appropriate fields. Then select the _Download_ button. Download from _divelogs.de_ starts immediately, evident on a progress bar in the dialogue box. At the and of the download, the successful status is indicated (see figure on the right [B], below). Select the _Apply_ button. The imported dives appear in the *Dive List* panel.
+The import of dive information from _divelogs.de_ is simple, using a single
+dialogue box. Select _Import->Import form Divelogs.de_ from the Main Menu. This
+brings up a dialogue box (see figure on left [A] below). You need to enter a
+user-ID and password for _divelogs.de_ into the appropriate fields. Then select
+the _Download_ button. Download from _divelogs.de_ starts immediately, evident
+on a progress bar in the dialogue box. At the and of the download, the
+successful status is indicated (see figure on the right [B], below). Select the
+_Apply_ button. The imported dives appear in the *Dive List* panel.
image::images/Divelogs1.jpg["FIGURE:Download from Divelogs.de",align="center"]
@@ -451,7 +769,8 @@ steps in Subsurface:
- Click the OK button in the pop-up
After a few moments, you see your existing logs in _Subsurface_. Now you can
-edit your dives like explained in the section <<S_EditDiveInfo, Updating the Dive Information>>.
+edit your dives like explained in the section <<S_EditDiveInfo, Updating the
+Dive Information>>.
_Subsurface_ imports all the relevant dive information
excluding the used equipment and diver name.
@@ -476,12 +795,14 @@ button). Then do the following:
- Select the dives that you want to export
- Click on the export button and select the filename
-This file can now be opened in _Subsurface_ (as described in the previous sections).
+This file can now be opened in _Subsurface_ (as described in the previous
+sections).
[[S_ImportingDivesJDiveLog]]
==== Importing dives from *JDiveLog*
-JDiveLog stores its information in files with the extension of .jlb that contain all the information except images in XML format.
+JDiveLog stores its information in files with the extension of .jlb that contain
+all the information except images in XML format.
By using _File -> Import File(s)_ from the Main Menu you get a pop-up asking
for the file name. To import your JDiveLog file(s) do the following:
@@ -492,7 +813,8 @@ for the file name. To import your JDiveLog file(s) do the following:
- Click the OK button in the pop-up
After a few moments, you see your existing logs in _Subsurface_. Now you can
-edit your dives like explained in the section <<S_EditDiveInfo, Updating the Dive Information>>.
+edit your dives like explained in the section <<S_EditDiveInfo, Updating the
+Dive Information>>.
Information that is imported from JDiveLog into the *location* field:
@@ -521,21 +843,28 @@ divelog back as MyDives.xml.
_Kenozooid_ uses UDDF to store dives and is tested to work with _Subsurface_.
Make sure you are not using compressed files when importing to _Subsurface_
- or uncompress them manually beforehand.
+or uncompress them manually beforehand.
[[S_ImportingUDDF]]
==== Importing UDDF Dives
_Subsurface_ supports UDDF as a generic import format.
-Some attributes in your file may not get processed properly. Select _Import->Import Files_ from the Main Menu. Then select the UDDF file to be imported.
+Some attributes in your file may not get processed properly. Select
+_Import->Import Files_ from the Main Menu. Then select the UDDF file to
+be imported.
[[S_Companion]]
=== Importing GPS coordinates with the Subsurface Companion app for mobile phones
-If you have an Android device with GPS, you can obtain the coordinates of the place where you are diving and automatically pass them to your Subsurface divelog. To do this you need to:
+If you have an Android device with GPS, you can obtain the coordinates of the
+place where you are diving and automatically pass them to your Subsurface
+divelog. To do this you need to:
-- Register on the http://api.hohndel.org/login/[Subsurface companion web page]. You will receive a confirmation mail with instructions and a personal *DIVERID*, a long number that gives access to the companion app capabilities.
+- Register on the http://api.hohndel.org/login/[Subsurface companion web page].
+You will receive a confirmation mail with instructions and a personal *DIVERID*,
+a long number that gives access to the companion app capabilities.
-- Download the app from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.subsurface[Google Play Store] or from http://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=subsurface&fdid=org.subsurface[F-Droid].
+- Download the app from
+https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.subsurface[Google Play Store] or from http://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=subsurface&fdid=org.subsurface[F-Droid].
==== Using the Subsurface companion app on your smartphone
@@ -543,15 +872,24 @@ On first use the app has three options:
* _Create a new account._ Equivalent to registering in Subsurface companion page.
-* _Retrieve an account._ If you forgot your DIVERID you will receive an email to recover the number.
+* _Retrieve an account._ If you forgot your DIVERID you will receive an email
+to recover the number.
-* _Use an existing account._ You are prompted for your DIVERID. The app saves your DIVERID and does not ask for it again unless you use the _Disconnect_ menu option (see below).
+* _Use an existing account._ You are prompted for your DIVERID. The app saves
+your DIVERID and does not ask for it again unless you use the _Disconnect_ menu
+option (see below).
-Now you're ready to get a dive position and send it to the server. The Android display will look like the left hand image (A) below, but without any dive.
+Now you're ready to get a dive position and send it to the server. The Android
+display will look like the left hand image (A) below, but without any dive.
-Touching the "+" icon on the top right to add a new dive site. You will be prompted for a place name (or asked to activate the GPS if it was turned off). The main screen shows a list of dive locations, each with place name, date and time. Some dives may have an arrow-up icon on the selection box to the left (see image B in the middle, below) indicating that they require upload to the server.
+Touching the "+" icon on the top right to add a new dive site. You will be
+prompted for a place name (or asked to activate the GPS if it was turned off).
+The main screen shows a list of dive locations, each with place name, date and
+time. Some dives may have an arrow-up icon on the selection box to the left (see
+image B in the middle, below) indicating that they require upload to the server.
-There are several ways to send dives to the server; the easiest is by simply selecting the dive. See middle image below (B):
+There are several ways to send dives to the server; the easiest is by simply
+selecting the dive. See middle image below (B):
image::images/Companion.jpg["FIGURE: Screen shots (A-C) of companion app",align="center"]
@@ -559,33 +897,43 @@ Touching the right arrow will send it to the server.
[icon="images/icons/important.png"]
[IMPORTANT]
-Be careful, the trash on the right means exactly what it is supposed to mean, it deletes the dive location(s).
+Be careful, the trash on the right means exactly what it is supposed to mean,
+it deletes the dive location(s).
-The new dive points are now stored on the server and can be downloaded to the _Subsurface_ dive log whenever you upload or add your dive to _Subsurface_. After a dive trip using the Companion app, all dive locations are ready to be saved on your Subsurface dive log (see below).
+The new dive points are now stored on the server and can be downloaded to the
+_Subsurface_ dive log whenever you upload or add your dive to _Subsurface_.
+After a dive trip using the Companion app, all dive locations are ready to be
+saved on your Subsurface dive log (see below).
===== Settings on the Companion app
-Selecting the _Settings_ menu option results in the right hand image above (C ).
+Selecting the _Settings_ menu option results in the right hand image above (C).
-====== Server and account
+===== Server and account
- _Web-service URL._ This is predefined (http://api.hohndel.org/)
-- _User ID._ Obtained by registering as indicated above. The easiest way to introduce it is simply to copy and paste from the confirmation mail but, off course, you can type it each character at a time.
+- _User ID._ Obtained by registering as indicated above. The easiest way to
+introduce it is simply to copy and paste from the confirmation mail but, off
+course, you can type it each character at a time.
-====== Synchronization
+===== Synchronization
-- _Synchronize on startup._ If selected, dives in the Android device and those on the web service will synchronize each time you start the app.
+- _Synchronize on startup._ If selected, dives in the Android device and those
+on the web service will synchronize each time you start the app.
-- _Upload new dives._ If selected, each time you add a dive location it will automatically be sent to the server.
+- _Upload new dives._ If selected, each time you add a dive location it will
+automatically be sent to the server.
===== Background service
-Instead of entering a unique dive location, you can leave the service running in the background on your device, continuously collecting GPS locations.
+Instead of entering a unique dive location, you can leave the service running
+in the background on your device, continuously collecting GPS locations.
The settings below define the behaviour of the service:
-- _Min duration._ In minutes. The app'll try to get a position each X minutes until you stop it.
+- _Min duration._ In minutes. The app'll try to get a position each X minutes
+until you stop it.
- _Min distance._ In meters. Minimum distance between two position fixes.
@@ -593,11 +941,17 @@ The settings below define the behaviour of the service:
[icon="images/icons/info.jpg"]
[TIP]
-_How does the background service work?_ Let's assume we've set 5 minutes and 50 meters in the settings above, the app will fix a location, then another one each 5 minutes. If this 2nd (3rd, 4th ...) location is within a radius of 50 meters from the previous one, it is not saved. After another 5 minutes there will be a new try, and so on. This way, if we are in a static position, we'll only get one location fix, but if we travel we can have a trace of our journey.
+_How does the background service work?_ Let's assume we've set 5 minutes and 50
+meters in the settings above, the app will fix a location, then another one
+each 5 minutes. If this 2nd (3rd, 4th ...) location is within a radius of 50
+meters from the previous one, it is not saved. After another 5 minutes there will
+be a new try, and so on. This way, if we are in a static position, we'll only
+get one location fix, but if we travel we can have a trace of our journey.
===== Other
-- _Mailing List._ The mail box for _Subsurface_. You can send an email to the Subsurface mailing list.
+- _Mailing List._ The mail box for _Subsurface_. You can send an email to the
+Subsurface mailing list.
- _Subsurface website._ A link to the URL of Subsurface web
@@ -613,7 +967,11 @@ Initiates the _background service_ depending on the previously defined settings.
===== Disconnect
-This is a badly named option. It disconnects your app from the server by resetting your ID in the app, showing the first screen where you can create an account, retrieve the ID for an existing one or use your own ID. Disconnecting is useful if you download the dive positions of another registered diver using the your Android device.
+This is a badly named option. It disconnects your app from the server by
+resetting your ID in the app, showing the first screen where you can create an
+account, retrieve the ID for an existing one or use your own ID. Disconnecting
+is useful if you download the dive positions of another registered diver using
+your Android device.
===== Send all locations
@@ -622,32 +980,66 @@ This option sends all locations stored in the Android device to the server.
==== Downloading dive locations to your Subsurface divelog
-You have to download dive(s) from a dive computer or enter dives manually into _Subsurface_ before obtaining the GPS coordinates from the server. The download dialog can be reached via _Ctrl+G_ or from the _Subsurface_ Main Menu _Import -> Import GPS data from Subsurface Service_, resulting in the image on the left (A), below. On first use the DIVERID text box will be blank. Provide the DIVERID. Then select the _Download_ button and the download begins. When this is completed you see the screen on the right (B), below:
+You have to download dive(s) from a dive computer or enter dives manually into
+_Subsurface_ before obtaining the GPS coordinates from the server. The download
+dialog can be reached via _Ctrl+G_ or from the _Subsurface_ Main Menu _Import
+-> Import GPS data from Subsurface Service_, resulting in the image on the
+left (A), below. On first use the DIVERID text box will be blank. Provide the
+DIVERID. Then select the _Download_ button and the download begins. When this
+is completed you see the screen on the right (B), below:
image::images/DownloadGPS.jpg["FIGURE: Downloading Companion app GPS data",align="center"]
-Note that the _Apply_ button is now active. Click on it to update the locations of the newly entered or uploaded dives in _Subsurface_ which applies the coordinates and names you gave them for all the new dives that match the date-times of the uploaded GPS localities.
+Note that the _Apply_ button is now active. Click on it to update the locations
+of the newly entered or uploaded dives in _Subsurface_ which applies the
+coordinates and names you gave them for all the new dives that match the date-times
+of the uploaded GPS localities.
[icon="images/icons/info.jpg"]
[NOTE]
-_Features, issues and tips._ Since _Subsurface_ matches GPS locations from the Android device and dive information from your dive computer based on date-time data, automatic assignment of GPS data to dives is dependent on agreement of date and time between these two devices. If there is a large difference between the time in your dive computer and the time in your Android device, _Subsurface_ is unable to identify the dive that matches a location and nothing happens. Similar date-times may be not always be possible. A dirty hack is manually editing the date-time of a dive in Subsurface's Dive List _before_ downloading the GPS data and then to edit the date-time back again _after_ downloading GPS data.
+Features, issues and tips._ Since _Subsurface_ matches GPS locations from the
+Android device and dive information from your dive computer based on date-time
+data, automatic assignment of GPS data to dives is dependent on agreement of
+date and time between these two devices. If there is a large difference between
+the time in your dive computer and the time in your Android device,
+_Subsurface_ is unable to identify the dive that matches a location and nothing
+happens. Similar date-times may be not always be possible. A dirty hack is
+manually editing the date-time of a dive in Subsurface's Dive List _before_
+downloading the GPS data and then to edit the date-time back again _after_
+downloading GPS data.
== Obtaining more information about dives entered into the logbook
=== The *Dive Info* tab (for individual dives)
-The Dive Info tab gives some summary information about a particular dive that has been selected in the *Dive List*. Useful information here includes the surface interval before the dive, the maximum and mean depths of the dive, the gas volume consumed, the surface air consumption (SAC) and the number oxygen toxicity units (OTU) incurred.
+The Dive Info tab gives some summary information about a particular dive that
+has been selected in the *Dive List*. Useful information here includes the
+surface interval before the dive, the maximum and mean depths of the dive, the
+gas volume consumed, the surface air consumption (SAC) and the number oxygen
+toxicity units (OTU) incurred.
=== The *Stats* tab (for groups of dives)
-The Stats tab gives summary statistics for more than one dive, assuming that more than one dive have been selected in the *Dive List*. Highlight more than one dive by the standard Ctrl-click or Shift-click of the mouse. If only one dive has been selected, figures pertaining to only that dive are given. This tab shows the number of dives selected, the total amount of dive time in these dives, as well as the minimum, maximum and mean for the dive duration, dive depth, water temperature and surface air consumption (SAC).
+The Stats tab gives summary statistics for more than one dive, assuming that
+more than one dive have been selected in the *Dive List*. Highlight more than
+one dive by the standard Ctrl-click or Shift-click of the mouse. If only one
+dive has been selected, figures pertaining to only that dive are given. This tab
+shows the number of dives selected, the total amount of dive time in these dives,
+as well as the minimum, maximum and mean for the dive duration, dive depth,
+water temperature and surface air consumption (SAC).
+
[[S_DiveProfile]]
=== The *Dive Profile*
image::images/Profile2.png["Typical dive profile",align="center"]
-Of all the panels in _Subsurface_, the Dive Profile contains the most detailed information about each dive. The main item in the Dive profile is the graph of dive depth as a function of time. In addition to the obvious information of the depth it also shows the ascent and descent rate compared to the recommended speed of going up or down in the water column. This information is given using different colours:
+Of all the panels in _Subsurface_, the Dive Profile contains the most detailed
+information about each dive. The main item in the Dive profile is the graph of
+dive depth as a function of time. In addition to the obvious information of
+the depth it also shows the ascent and descent rate compared to the recommended
+speed of going up or down in the water column. This information is given using
+different colours:
|====================
|*Colour*|*Descent speed (m/min)*|*Ascent speed (m/min)*
|Red|> 30|> 18
@@ -657,21 +1049,70 @@ Of all the panels in _Subsurface_, the Dive Profile contains the most detailed i
|Dark green|< 1.5|< 1.5
|=====================
-The profile also includes depth readings for the peaks and troughs in the graph. Thus you should see the depth of the deepest point and other peaks. Mean depth is marked with a horizontal red line.
-
-The *air consumption* graph displays the tank pressure and its change during the dive. The air consumption takes depth into account so that even when manually entering the start and end pressures the graph is not a straight line. Similarly to the depth graph the tank pressure gives you information about the momentary SAC rate (Surface Air Consumption – often also called RMV – Respiratory Minute Volume) when using an air integrated dive computer. Here the colour coding is not relative to some absolute values but relative to the average normalized air consumption during the dive. So areas that are red or orange indicate times of increased normalized air consumption while dark green reflects times when the diver was using less gas than average. The colour coding is obviously only possible when a tank sensor is connected and tank pressure readings during the dive are available.
-
-*Water temperature* is displayed with its own blue line with temperature values placed adjacent to significant changes.
-
-It is possible to *zoom* into the profile graph. This is done either by using the scroll wheel / scroll gesture of your mouse or trackpad. By default _Subsurface_ always shows a profile area large enough for at least 30 minutes and 30m (100ft) – this way short or shallow dives are intuitively recognizable; something that free divers clearly won’t care about.
+The profile also includes depth readings for the peaks and troughs in the graph.
+Thus you should see the depth of the deepest point and other peaks. Mean depth
+is marked with a horizontal red line.
+
+The *air consumption* graph displays the tank pressure and its change during the
+dive. The air consumption takes depth into account so that even when manually
+entering the start and end pressures the graph is not a straight line.
+Similarly to the depth graph the tank pressure gives you information about the
+momentary SAC rate (Surface Air Consumption – often also called RMV – Respiratory
+Minute Volume) when using an air integrated dive computer. Here the colour
+coding is not relative to some absolute values but relative to the average
+normalised air consumption during the dive. So areas that are red or orange indicate
+times of increased normalized air consumption while dark green reflects times
+when the diver was using less gas than average. The colour coding is obviously
+only possible when a tank sensor is connected and tank pressure readings during
+the dive are available.
+
+*Water temperature* is displayed with its own blue line with temperature values
+placed adjacent to significant changes.
+
+It is possible to *zoom* into the profile graph. This is done either by using
+the scroll wheel / scroll gesture of your mouse or trackpad. By default
+_Subsurface_ always shows a profile area large enough for at least 30 minutes and 30m
+ (100ft) – this way short or shallow dives are intuitively recognizable; something
+that free divers clearly won’t care about.
image::images/MeasuringBar.png["FIGURE: Measuring Bar",align="center"]
-Measurements of *depth differences* can be achieved by using the button with two vertical bars at the right of the dive profile panel (see above figure, bottom right). Drag the red dots to the two points on the dive profile which you would like to measure. Information is given along the line connecting the two red dots.
-
-The dive profile can include further information that is typically more interesting for tec divers. Enabling these is described in the section entitled Setting up Preferences. Basically you can include graphs of the *partial pressures* of O2, N2, and He during the dive as well as a calculated and dive computer reported deco ceilings (only visible for deep, long, or repetitive dives). The partial pressure graphs are added below the profile data, the calculated ceiling is shown as a green overlay on top of the dive profile. Above the profile the currently used gradient factors are shown (e.g. GF 35/75). Please note that these are NOT the gradient factors in use by the dive computer in question, but the gradient factors used by _Subsurface_ to calculate deco obligations during the dive.
-
-The graph can also include the dive computer reported *ceiling* (or more precisely, the first deco stop that the dive computer recorded – note that not all dive computers record this information and make it available for download; for example all of the Suunto dive computers fail to make this very useful data available to divelog software). Because of the differences in used algorithms and amount of data available (and factors taken into consideration) at the time of the calculation it is unlikely that both of these are the same; this can be true even if the same algorithm and _gradient factors_ (see below) are used. It is also quite common that _Subsurface_ calculates a ceiling for non-decompression dives when the dive computer stayed in non-deco mode during the whole dive (represented by the [green]#dark green# section in the profile at the beginning of this section). This is caused by the fact that _Subsurface’s_ calculations describe the deco obligation at that point in time during a dive, while dive computers usually take the upcoming ascent into account. During the ascent some excess Nitrogen (and possibly Helium) are already breathed off so even though the diver technically encountered a ceiling at depth, the dive still does not require an explicit deco stop. This feature allows dive computers to offer longer non-stop bottom time.
+Measurements of *depth differences* can be achieved by using the button with
+two vertical bars at the right of the dive profile panel (see above figure,
+bottom right). Drag the red dots to the two points on the dive profile which
+you would like to measure. Information is given along the line connecting the
+two red dots.
+
+The dive profile can include further information that is typically more
+interesting for tec divers. Enabling these is described in the section entitled
+Setting up Preferences. Basically you can include graphs of the *partial pressures*
+of O2, N2, and He during the dive as well as a calculated and dive computer
+reported deco ceilings (only visible for deep, long, or repetitive dives). The
+partial pressure graphs are added below the profile data, the calculated ceiling
+is shown as a green overlay on top of the dive profile. Above the profile the
+currently used gradient factors are shown (e.g. GF 35/75). Please note that
+these are NOT the gradient factors in use by the dive computer in question,
+but the gradient factors used by _Subsurface_ to calculate deco obligations
+during the dive.
+
+The graph can also include the dive computer reported *ceiling* (or more
+precisely, the first deco stop that the dive computer recorded – note that not
+all dive computers record this information and make it available for download;
+for example all of the Suunto dive computers fail to make this very useful data
+available to divelog software). Because of the differences in used algorithms
+and amount of data available (and factors taken into consideration) at the time
+of the calculation it is unlikely that both of these are the same; this can be
+true even if the same algorithm and _gradient factors_ (see below) are used.
+It is also quite common that _Subsurface_ calculates a ceiling for
+non-decompression dives when the dive computer stayed in non-deco mode during
+the whole dive (represented by the [green]#dark green# section in the profile
+at the beginning of this section). This is caused by the fact that _Subsurface’s_
+calculations describe the deco obligation at that point in time during a dive,
+while dive computers usually take the upcoming ascent into account. During the
+ascent some excess Nitrogen (and possibly Helium) are already breathed off so even
+though the diver technically encountered a ceiling at depth, the dive still does
+not require an explicit deco stop. This feature allows dive computers to offer
+longer non-stop bottom time.
For a more detailed explanation of _gradient factors_, use the following links:
@@ -682,23 +1123,55 @@ For a more detailed explanation of _gradient factors_, use the following links:
=== The Dive Profile context menu
-The context menu for the Dive Profile is accessed by right-clicking while the mouse cursor is over the Dive Profile panel. The menu allows the creation of Bookmarks or Gas Change Event markers other than the ones that might have been imported from a Dive Computer. Markers are placed against the depth profile line and with the time of the event set by where the mouse cursor was when the right mouse button was initially clicked to bring up the menu. Gas Change events open a further selection of which gas is being switched to, the list based on the available gases defined in the Equipment Tab. By right-clicking while over an existing marker, the menu extends adding options to allow deletion of the marker or to allow all markers of that type to be hidden. Hidden events can be restored to view by selecteing Unhide all events from the context menu.
+The context menu for the Dive Profile is accessed by right-clicking while the
+mouse cursor is over the Dive Profile panel. The menu allows the creation of
+Bookmarks or Gas Change Event markers other than the ones that might have been
+imported from a Dive Computer. Markers are placed against the depth profile line
+and with the time of the event set by where the mouse cursor was when the right
+mouse button was initially clicked to bring up the menu. Gas Change events
+open a further selection of which gas is being switched to, the list based on
+the available gases defined in the Equipment Tab. By right-clicking while over
+an existing marker, the menu extends adding options to allow deletion of the
+marker or to allow all markers of that type to be hidden. Hidden events can be
+restored to view by selecteing Unhide all events from the context menu.
=== The *Information Box*
-The Information box displays a large range of information pertaining to the dive profile. Normally the Information Box is located to the top left of the *Dive Profile* panel. If the mouse points outside of the *Dive Profile* panel, then only the top line of the Information Box is visible (see left-hand part of figure (A) below). The Information Box can be moved around in the *Dive Profile* panel by click-dragging it with the mouse so that it is not obstructing important detail. The position of the Information Box is saved and used again during subsequent dive analyses.
+The Information box displays a large range of information pertaining to the dive
+profile. Normally the Information Box is located to the top left of the *Dive
+Profile* panel. If the mouse points outside of the *Dive Profile* panel, then
+only the top line of the Information Box is visible (see left-hand part of
+figure (A) below). The Information Box can be moved around in the *Dive Profile*
+panel by click-dragging it with the mouse so that it is not obstructing
+important detail. The position of the Information Box is saved and used again
+during subsequent dive analyses.
image::images/InfoBox2.jpg["Figure: Information Box",align="center"]
-The moment the mouse points inside the *Dive Profile* panel, it expands and shows many data items. In this situation, the data reflect the time point along the dive profile indicated by the mouse (see right-hand part of figure (B) above where the Information Box reflects the situation at the position of the cursor [arrow] in that image). Therefore, moving the cursor in the horizontal direction allows the Information Box to show information for any point along the dive profile.
-In this mode, the Information Box gives extensive statistics about depth, gas and ceiling characteristics of the particular dive. These include: Time period into the dive (indicated by a @), depth, cylinder pressure (P), temperature, ascent/descent rate, surface air consumption (SAC), oxygen partial pressure, maximum operating depth, effective air depth (EAD), effective narcotic depth (END), equivalent air density depth (EADD), decompression requirements at that instant in time (Deco), time to surface (TTS), the calculated ceiling, as well as the calculated ceiling for several Bühlmann tissue compartments.
+The moment the mouse points inside the *Dive Profile* panel, it expands and
+shows many data items. In this situation, the data reflect the time point along
+the dive profile indicated by the mouse (see right-hand part of figure (B) above
+where the Information Box reflects the situation at the position of the cursor
+[arrow] in that image). Therefore, moving the cursor in the horizontal
+direction allows the Information Box to show information for any point along the
+dive profile.
+In this mode, the Information Box gives extensive statistics about depth, gas
+and ceiling characteristics of the particular dive. These include: Time period
+into the dive (indicated by a @), depth, cylinder pressure (P), temperature,
+ascent/descent rate, surface air consumption (SAC), oxygen partial pressure,
+maximum operating depth, effective air depth (EAD), effective narcotic depth
+(END), equivalent air density depth (EADD), decompression requirements at that
+instant in time (Deco), time to surface (TTS), the calculated ceiling, as well
+as the calculated ceiling for several Bühlmann tissue compartments.
== Organising the logbook (Manipulating groups of dives)
=== The Dive List context menu
-Many actions within _Subsurface_ are dependent on a context menu that is used mostly to manipulate groups of dives. The context menu is found by selecting a dive or a group of dives and then right-clicking.
+Many actions within _Subsurface_ are dependent on a context menu that is used
+mostly to manipulate groups of dives. The context menu is found by selecting
+a dive or a group of dives and then right-clicking.
image::images/ContextMenu.png["Figure: Context Menu",align="center"]
@@ -707,35 +1180,72 @@ The context menu is used in many manipulations described below.
[[S_Renumber]]
=== Renumbering the dives
-Dives are normally numbered incrementally from non-recent dives (low sequence numbers) to recent dives (having the highest sequence numbers). The numbering of the dives is not always consistent. For instance, when non-recent dives are added to the dive list the numbering does not automatically follow on because of the dives that are more recent in date/time than the newly-added dive that has an older date/time. Therefore you sometimes may need to renumber the dives. This is performed by selecting (from the Main Menu) _Log -> Renumber_. You are given a choice with respect to the lowest sequence number to be used. Completing this operation results in new sequence numbers (based on date/time) for the dives in the *Dive List* panel.
+Dives are normally numbered incrementally from non-recent dives (low sequence
+numbers) to recent dives (having the highest sequence numbers). The numbering
+of the dives is not always consistent. For instance, when non-recent dives are
+added to the dive list the numbering does not automatically follow on because
+of the dives that are more recent in date/time than the newly-added dive that
+has an older date/time. Therefore you sometimes may need to renumber the dives.
+This is performed by selecting (from the Main Menu) _Log -> Renumber_. You are
+given a choice with respect to the lowest sequence number to be used.
+Completing this operation results in new sequence numbers (based on date/time)
+for the dives in the *Dive List* panel.
[[S_Group]]
=== Grouping dives into trips and manipulating trips
-If you dive regularly, the dive list can rapidly become very long. _Subsurface_ can group dives into _trips_. It performs this by grouping dives that have date/times that are not separated in time by more than two days, thus creating a single heading for each diving trip represented in the dive log. Below is an ungrouped dive list (A, on the left) as well as a grouped dive list with several trips (B, on the right):
+If you dive regularly, the dive list can rapidly become very long. _Subsurface_
+can group dives into _trips_. It performs this by grouping dives that have
+date/times that are not separated in time by more than two days, thus creating
+a single heading for each diving trip represented in the dive log. Below is an
+ungrouped dive list (A, on the left) as well as a grouped dive list with
+several trips (B, on the right):
image::images/Group2.jpg["Figure: Grouping dives",align="center"]
-Grouping into trips allows a rapid way of accessing individual dives without having to scan long lists of dives. In order to group the dives in a dive list, (from the Main Menu) select _Log -> Autogroup_. The *Dive List* panel now shows only the titles for the trips.
+Grouping into trips allows a rapid way of accessing individual dives without
+having to scan long lists of dives. In order to group the dives in a dive list,
+(from the Main Menu) select _Log -> Autogroup_. The *Dive List* panel now shows
+only the titles for the trips.
==== Viewing the dives during a particular trip
-Once when the dives have been grouped into trips, you can expand one or more trips by clicking the arrow-head on the left of each trip title. This expands the selected trip, revealing the individual dives performed during the trip.
+Once when the dives have been grouped into trips, you can expand one or more
+trips by clicking the arrow-head on the left of each trip title. This expands
+the selected trip, revealing the individual dives performed during the trip.
==== Editing the title and associated information for a particular trip
-Normally, in the dive list, minimal information is included in the trip title. You can add much more information about a trip by selecting its trip title from the dive list. This shows a *Trip Notes* tab in the *Dive Notes* panel. Here you can add or edit information about the date/time, the trip location and any other general comment about the trip as a whole (e.g. the dive company you dived with, the general weather during the trip). After entering this information, select *Save* from the buttons at the top right of the *Trip Notes* tab. The trip title in the *Dive List* panel should now reflect some of the edited information.
+Normally, in the dive list, minimal information is included in the trip title.
+You can add much more information about a trip by selecting its trip title from
+the dive list. This shows a *Trip Notes* tab in the *Dive Notes* panel. Here
+you can add or edit information about the date/time, the trip location and any
+other general comment about the trip as a whole (e.g. the dive company you
+dived with, the general weather during the trip). After entering this
+information, select *Save* from the buttons at the top right of the *Trip Notes*
+tab. The trip title in the *Dive List* panel should now reflect some of the
+edited information.
==== Collapsing or expanding dive information for different trips
-If you right-click after selecting a particular trip in the dive list, the resulting context menu allows several possibilities to expand or collapse dives within trips. This includes expanding all trips, collapsing all trips and collapsing all trips except the selected one.
+If you right-click after selecting a particular trip in the dive list, the
+resulting context menu allows several possibilities to expand or collapse dives
+within trips. This includes expanding all trips, collapsing all trips and
+collapsing all trips except the selected one.
==== Merging dives from more than one trip into a single trip
-When you right-click on a selected trip title in the *Dive List* panel, the context menu allows the merging of trips by either merging of the selected trip with the trip below or with the trip above.
+When you right-click on a selected trip title in the *Dive List* panel, the
+context menu allows the merging of trips by either merging of the selected trip
+with the trip below or with the trip above.
==== Splitting a single trip into more than one trip
-If a trip includes five dives, you can split this trip into two trips (trip 1: top 3 dives; trip 2: bottom 2 dives) by selecting and right-clicking the top three dives. The resulting context menu allows you to create a new trip by choosing the option *Create new trip above*. The top three dives are then grouped into a separate trip. See below, the selection and context menu on the left (A), the completed action on the right (B):
+If a trip includes five dives, you can split this trip into two trips (trip 1:
+top 3 dives; trip 2: bottom 2 dives) by selecting and right-clicking the top
+three dives. The resulting context menu allows you to create a new trip by
+choosing the option *Create new trip above*. The top three dives are then grouped
+into a separate trip. See below, the selection and context menu on the left (A),
+the completed action on the right (B):
image::images/SplitDive3a.jpg["FIGURE: Split a trip into 2 trips",align="center"]
@@ -743,23 +1253,44 @@ image::images/SplitDive3a.jpg["FIGURE: Split a trip into 2 trips",align="center"
=== Delete a dive from the dive log
-Dives can be permanently deleted from the dive log by selecting and right-clicking them to bring up the context menu, and then selecting *Delete dive*. Typically this would apply to a case where you wish to delete workshop calibration dives of the dive computer or dives of extremely short duration.
+Dives can be permanently deleted from the dive log by selecting and
+right-clicking them to bring up the context menu, and then selecting *Delete
+x dive*. Typically this would apply to a case where you wish to delete workshop
+calibration dives of the dive computer or dives of extremely short duration.
=== Unlink a dive from a trip
-You can unlink dives from the trip to which they belong. Select and right-click the dives to bring up the context menu. Then select *Remove dive(s) from trip*. The dives that have been unlinked now appear immediately above the trip to which they belonged.
+You can unlink dives from the trip to which they belong. Select and right-click
+the dives to bring up the context menu. Then select *Remove dive(s) from trip*.
+The dives that have been unlinked now appear immediately above the trip to
+which they belonged.
=== Add a dive to the trip immediately above
-Selected dives can be moved from the trip to which they belong and placed within the trip immediately above the currently active trip. Select and right-click the dives to bring up the context menu, then select *Add dive(s) to trip immediately above*.
+Selected dives can be moved from the trip to which they belong and placed within
+the trip immediately above the currently active trip. Select and right-click
+the dives to bring up the context menu, then select *Add dive(s) to trip
+immediately above*.
=== Shift the start time of dive(s)
-Sometimes it is necessary to adjust the start time of a dive. This may apply to situations where dives are performed in different time zones or when the dive computer has an erroneous time. Select and right-click the dive(s) to be adjusted. This brings up the context menu. Select *Shift times*. Specify the time (in hours and minutes) by which the dives should be adjusted and click on the option indicating whether the time adjustment should be forwards or backwards.
+Sometimes it is necessary to adjust the start time of a dive. This may apply to
+situations where dives are performed in different time zones or when the dive
+computer has an erroneous time. Select and right-click the dive(s) to be
+adjusted. This brings up the context menu. Select *Shift times*. Specify the time
+(in hours and minutes) by which the dives should be adjusted and click on the
+option indicating whether the time adjustment should be forwards or backwards.
=== Merge dives into a single dive
-Sometimes a dive is briefly interrupted, e.g. if a diver returns to the surface for a few minutes, resulting in two or more dives being recorded by the dive computer and appearing as different dives in the *Dive List* panel. You can merge these dives onto a single dive by selecting the appropriate dives and right-clicking them to bring up the context menu. Then select *Merge selected dives*. It may be necessary to edit the dive information in the *Dive Notes* panel to reflect events or conditions that apply to the merged dive. The figure below shows the depth profile two such dives that were merged:
+Sometimes a dive is briefly interrupted, e.g. if a diver returns to the surface
+for a few minutes, resulting in two or more dives being recorded by the dive
+computer and appearing as different dives in the *Dive List* panel. You can
+merge these dives onto a single dive by selecting the appropriate dives and
+right-clicking them to bring up the context menu. Then select *Merge selected
+dives*. It may be necessary to edit the dive information in the *Dive Notes*
+panelto reflect events or conditions that apply to the merged dive. The figure
+below shows the depth profile two such dives that were merged:
image::images/MergedDive.png["Example: Merged dive",align="center"]
@@ -770,133 +1301,230 @@ A dive log can be saved in two formats:
* _Subsurface_ XML format. This is the native format used by _Subsurface_.
-* Universal Dive Data format (UDDF). See http://uddf.org for more information. UDDF is a generic format that enables communication among many dive computers and computer programs.
+* Universal Dive Data format (UDDF). See http://uddf.org for more information.
+UDDF is a generic format that enables communication among many dive computers
+and computer programs.
-In order to save the WHOLE dive log (i.e. all trips and dives), select *File* from the Main menu. To save in _Subsurface_ XML format, select _File -> Save as_. To save in UDDF format, select _File -> Export UDDF_.
+In order to save the WHOLE dive log (i.e. all trips and dives), select *File*
+from the Main menu. To save in _Subsurface_ XML format, select _File -> Save
+as_. To save in UDDF format, select _File -> Export UDDF_.
-In order to save only one or more dives or one or two trips, select the appropriate dives or trips in the *Dive List* panel. Then right-click the selected dives to bring up the context menu. To save in _Subsurface_ XML format, select _Save as_ from the context menu. To save in UDDF format, select _Export as UDDF_ from the context menu.
+In order to save only one or more dives or one or two trips, select the
+appropriate dives or trips in the *Dive List* panel. Then right-click the
+selected dives to bring up the context menu. To save in _Subsurface_ XML
+format, select _Save as_ from the context menu. To save in UDDF format, select
+_Export as UDDF_ from the context menu.
[[S_PrintDivelog]]
== Printing your dive log
-_Subsurface_ provides a simple interface to print your whole dive log or only a few selected dives, including dive profiles and other contextual information.
+_Subsurface_ provides a simple interface to print your whole dive log or only a
+few selected dives, including dive profiles and other contextual information.
Before printing, two decisions are required:
-- Should the whole dive log be printed or only part of it? If only part of the dive log is required, then select the required dives from the *Dive List* panel.
-- What gas partial pressure information is required on the dive profile? Select the appropriate information from the Main Menu: _File->Preferences->Graph_.
+- Should the whole dive log be printed or only part of it? If only part of the
+dive log is required, then select the required dives from the *Dive List* panel.
+- What gas partial pressure information is required on the dive profile? Select
+the appropriate information from the Main Menu: _File->Preferences->Graph_.
-Now you need to select the print options. To do this, select _File->Print_ from the Main menu. The following dialogue appears (see the image on the left [A], below):
+Now you need to select the print options. To do this, select _File->Print_ from
+the Main menu. The following dialogue appears (see the image on the left [A],
+below):
image::images/PrintDivelog.jpg["FIGURE: Print dialogue",align="center"]
Under _Print type_ you need to select one of three options:
- Print the Dive List. Do do this, select _Table Print_.
-- Print the full dive records (dive profiles and all other information) at 6 dives per printed page. To do this, select _6 dives per page_.
-- Print the full dive records (dive profiles and all other information) at 2 dives per printed page. To do this, select _2 dives per page_.
+- Print the full dive records (dive profiles and all other information) at 6
+dives per printed page. To do this, select _6 dives per page_.
+- Print the full dive records (dive profiles and all other information) at 2
+dives per printed page. To do this, select _2 dives per page_.
Under _Print options_ you need to select:
-- Printing only the dives that have been selected from the dive list prior to activating the print dialogue, achieved by checking the box _Print only selected dives_.
+- Printing only the dives that have been selected from the dive list prior to
+activating the print dialogue, achieved by checking the box _Print only
+selected dives_.
- Printing in colour, achieved by checking the box with _Print in color_.
-The _Ordering_ affects the layout of the page (or part of it) for each dive. The dive profile could be printed at the top of each dive, with the textual information underneath, or it could be printed with the textual information at the top with the dive profile underneath. Select the appropriate option in the print dialogue. See the image on the right (B), above which has a layout with text above the dive profile.
+The _Ordering_ affects the layout of the page (or part of it) for each dive.
+The dive profile could be printed at the top of each dive, with the textual
+information underneath, or it could be printed with the textual information at
+the top with the dive profile underneath. Select the appropriate option in the
+print dialogue. See the image on the right (B), above which has a layout with
+text above the dive profile.
-You can _Preview_ the printed page by selecting the _Preview_ button on the dialogue. After preview, changes to the options in the print dialogue can be made to give a layout that fits personal taste.
+You can _Preview_ the printed page by selecting the _Preview_ button on the
+dialogue. After preview, changes to the options in the print dialogue can be made
+to give a layout that fits personal taste.
-Now, select the _Print_ button in the dialogue. This activates the regular print dialogue used by your operating system, allowing you to choose a printer and to set its properties. Remember to set the print resolution of the printer to an appropriate value by changing the printer properties. Finally, print the dives. Above on the right (B) is an example of the output for one particular dive.
+Now, select the _Print_ button in the dialogue. This activates the regular print
+dialogue used by your operating system, allowing you to choose a printer and
+to set its properties. Remember to set the print resolution of the printer to
+an appropriate value by changing the printer properties. Finally, print the
+dives. Above on the right (B) is an example of the output for one particular
+dive.
[[S_Preferences]]
== Setting your *Preferences* for _Subsurface_
-There are several settings within _Subsurface_ that the user can specify. These are found when selecting _File->Preferences_. The settings are performed in four groups: *Defaults*, *Units*, *Graph* and *Language*. All four sections operate on the same principles: specify the settings you wish to change, then save these using the *Apply* button. After applying all the new settings you can leave the settings panel by selecting *OK*.
+There are several settings within _Subsurface_ that the user can specify. These
+are found when selecting _File->Preferences_. The settings are performed in
+four groups: *Defaults*, *Units*, *Graph* and *Language*. All four sections
+operate on the same principles: specify the settings you wish to change, then
+save these using the *Apply* button. After applying all the new settings you can
+leave the settings panel by selecting *OK*.
=== Defaults
There are four settings in the *Defaults* panel:
- ** *Lists and tables*: Here you can specify the font type and font size of the Dive Table panel. By decreasing the font size of the Dive table,
+ ** *Lists and tables*: Here you can specify the font type and font size of the
+Dive Table panel. By decreasing the font size of the Dive table,
you can see more dives on a screen.
- ** *Dives*: Here you need to specify the directory and file name of your electronic dive log book. This is a file with filename extension .xml. When launched, _Subsurface_ will then automatically load the dive log book specified.
+ ** *Dives*: Here you need to specify the directory and file name of your
+electronic dive log book. This is a file with filename extension .xml. When
+launched, _Subsurface_ will then automatically load the dive log book specified.
- ** *Display invalid*: Dives can be marked as invalid (when you want to hide dives that you don't consider valid dives, e.g. pool dives, but still want to keep them in the dive log). This controls whether those dives are displayed in the dive list.
+ ** *Display invalid*: Dives can be marked as invalid (when you want to hide
+dives that you don't consider valid dives, e.g. pool dives, but still want to
+keep them in the dive log). This controls whether those dives are displayed in
+the dive list.
- ** *Use Default cylinder*: Here you can specify the default cylinder listed in the *Equipment* tab of the *Dive Notes* panel.
+ ** *Use Default cylinder*: Here you can specify the default cylinder listed in
+the *Equipment* tab of the *Dive Notes* panel.
=== Units
-Here you can choose between metric and imperial measures of depth, pressure, volume, temperature and mass. By selecting the Metric or Imperial radio button at the top, you can specify that all units are in the chosen measurement system. Alternatively, if you select the *Personalise* radio button, you can select a mixture with some measurements being metric while others are in imperial measures.
+Here you can choose between metric and imperial measures of depth, pressure,
+volume, temperature and mass. By selecting the Metric or Imperial radio button
+at the top, you can specify that all units are in the chosen measurement system
+. Alternatively, if you select the *Personalise* radio button, you can select
+a mixture with some measurements being metric while others are in imperial
+measures.
=== Graph
This panel allows two type of selections:
-* *Show*: Here you specify the amount of information that is shown as part of the dive profile:
-** Gas pressure graphs: _Subsurface_ can display the pressures of the gases with which you dive. If you dive breathing air, then the only important gas is nitrogen. You can instruct _Subsurface_ to plot the nitrogen pressure during your dive. If you dive breathing nitrox, then you can select a graph of both the nitrogen and oxygen pressures during your dive. If you dive with trimix or heliox, you can select the display of the helium pressure as well. For each of these graphs you can specify a threshold value on the right-hand side of the panel. If any of the graphs go above this threshold level, the graph is highlighted in red, indication that the threshold value has been exceeded (see figure below).
-
-** Ceiling: Ascent ceilings arise when a direct ascent to the surface exposes the diver to decompression sickness (DCS) and it is necessary to either ascend slower or to perform decompression stop(s) before ascending to the surface. _Subsurface_ can indicate these ceilings above which the diver should not ascend at a particular point in time (see the green-shaded areas in the figure in the section on <<S_DiveProfile,Dive Profiles>>) and in the figure below:
-
-*** If you check *Calculated ceiling*, then a ceiling is shown if it exists for a particular dive (*A* in figure below)
-
-*** If you check *show all tissues*, the ceiling is shown for the tissue compartments following the Bühlmann model (*B* in figure below).
-
-*** If you check *3m increments*, then the ceiling is indicated in 3m-increments (*C* in figure below).
-
-*** If the dive computer itself calculates a ceiling and makes it available to _Subsurface_ during upload of dives, this can be
-shown by checking *Dive computer reported ceiling* and it can be drawn in red by checking *Draw ceiling red*.
-
-** If a _Maximum operating depth (MOD)_ or an _Equivalent air depth (EAD)_ applies to a dive profile, these can be shown by checking the appropriate boxes.
-
-** If a _Maximum partial pressure of oxygen (maxPPO2)_ applies to dives, then this can be specified in the appropriate text box. In addition, if a _no-decompression limit (NDL)_ is to be shown in the *info* box, then check the appropriate box.
+* *Show*: Here you specify the amount of information that is shown as part of
+the dive profile:
+** Gas pressure graphs: _Subsurface_ can display the pressures of the gases
+with which you dive. If you dive breathing air, then the only important gas is
+nitrogen. You can instruct _Subsurface_ to plot the nitrogen pressure during
+your dive. If you dive breathing nitrox, then you can select a graph of both the
+nitrogen and oxygen pressures during your dive. If you dive with trimix or
+heliox, you can select the display of the helium pressure as well. For each of
+these graphs you can specify a threshold value on the right-hand side of the
+panel. If any of the graphs go above this threshold level, the graph is
+highlighted in red, indication that the threshold value has been exceeded (see
+figure below).
+
+** Ceiling: Ascent ceilings arise when a direct ascent to the surface exposes
+the diver to decompression sickness (DCS) and it is necessary to either ascend
+slower or to perform decompression stop(s) before ascending to the surface.
+_Subsurface_ can indicate these ceilings above which the diver should not ascend
+at a particular point in time (see the green-shaded areas in the figure in the
+section on <<S_DiveProfile,Dive Profiles>>) and in the figure below:
+
+*** If you check *Calculated ceiling*, then a ceiling is shown if it exists for
+a particular dive (*A* in figure below)
+
+*** If you check *show all tissues*, the ceiling is shown for the tissue
+compartments following the Bühlmann model (*B* in figure below).
+
+*** If you check *3m increments*, then the ceiling is indicated in 3m-increments
+(*C* in figure below).
+
+*** If the dive computer itself calculates a ceiling and makes it available to
+_Subsurface_ during upload of dives, this can be
+shown by checking *Dive computer reported ceiling* and it can be drawn in red by
+checking *Draw ceiling red*.
+
+** If a _Maximum operating depth (MOD)_ or an _Equivalent air depth (EAD)_
+applies to a dive profile, these can be shown by checking the appropriate boxes.
+
+** If a _Maximum partial pressure of oxygen (maxPPO2)_ applies to dives, then
+this can be specified in the appropriate text box. In addition, if a
+_no-decompression limit (NDL)_ is to be shown in the *info* box, then check the
+appropriate box.
image::images/Ceilings.png["Figure: Ceiling with 3m resolution",align="center"]
-* *Misc*: Here you can set the _gradient factors_ used while diving. GF_Low is the gradient factor at deep depths and GF_High is used just below the surface. At intermediate depths gradient factors between GF_Low and GF_High are used. Gradient factors add conservatism to the nitrogen exposure during a dive, in a similar way that many dive computers have a conservatism setting. The lower the value of a gradient factor, the more conservative the calculations are with respect to nitrogen loading and the deeper the ascent ceilings are. Gradient factors of 25/60 are considered conservative and values of 60/90 are considered harsh. Checking *GFLow at max depth* box causes GF_Low to be used at the deepest depth of a dive. For more information see:
+* *Misc*: Here you can set the _gradient factors_ used while diving. GF_Low is
+the gradient factor at deep depths and GF_High is used just below the surface.
+At intermediate depths gradient factors between GF_Low and GF_High are used.
+Gradient factors add conservatism to the nitrogen exposure during a dive, in a
+similar way that many dive computers have a conservatism setting. The lower
+the value of a gradient factor, the more conservative the calculations are with
+respect to nitrogen loading and the deeper the ascent ceilings are. Gradient
+factors of 25/60 are considered conservative and values of 60/90 are considered
+harsh. Checking *GFLow at max depth* box causes GF_Low to be used at the
+deepest depth of a dive. For more information see:
** http://www.tek-dive.com/portal/upload/M-Values.pdf[Understanding M-values by Erik Baker, , _Immersed_ Vol. 3, No. 3.]
- ** link:http://www.rebreatherworld.com/general-and-new-to-rebreather-articles/5037-gradient-factors-for-dummies.html[Gradient factors for dummies, by Kevin Watts]
+ ** link:http://www.rebreatherworld.com/general-and-new-to-rebreather-articles/5037-gradient-factors-for-dummies.html[Gradient factors for dummies, by Kevin
+ Watts]
=== Languages
-A checkbox allows one to use the _System Default_ language which in most cases will be the correct setting; with this _Subsurface_ simply runs in the same language / country settings as the underlying OS. If this is for some reason undesirable you can uncheck this checkbox and pick a language / country combination from the list of included localizations.
+A checkbox allows one to use the _System Default_ language which in most cases
+will be the correct setting; with this _Subsurface_ simply runs in the same
+language / country settings as the underlying OS. If this is for some reason
+undesirable you can uncheck this checkbox and pick a language / country
+combination from the list of included localizations.
== Description of the Subsurface Main Menu items
-This section describes the functions and operation of the items in the Main Menu of Subsurface. Several of the items below are links to sections of this manual dealing with the appropriate operations.
+This section describes the functions and operation of the items in the Main Menu
+of Subsurface. Several of the items below are links to sections of this manual
+dealing with the appropriate operations.
=== File
-- <<S_NewLogbook,_New Logbook_>> - Close the currently open dive logbook and clear all dive information.
-- _Open logbook_ - This opens the file manager in order to select a dive logbook to open.
+- <<S_NewLogbook,_New Logbook_>> - Close the currently open dive logbook and
+clear all dive information.
+- _Open logbook_ - This opens the file manager in order to select a dive
+logbook to open.
- _Save_ - Save the dive logbook that is currently open.
-- _Save as_: - Save the current logbook or the currently selected dives within the present logbook under a different filename.
+- _Save as_: - Save the current logbook or the currently selected dives within
+the present logbook under a different filename.
- _Close_ - Close the dive logbook that is currently open.
-- <<S_ExportLog,_Export UDDF_>> - Export the currently open dive logbook (or the selected dives in the logbook) in UDDF format.
+- <<S_ExportLog,_Export UDDF_>> - Export the currently open dive logbook (or
+the selected dives in the logbook) in UDDF format.
- <<S_PrintDivelog,_Print_>> - Print the currently open logbook.
- <<S_Preferences,_Preferences_>> - Set the _Subsurface_ preferences.
- _Quit_ - Quit _Subsurface_.
=== Import
-- <<S_ImportDiveComputer,_Import from dive computer_>> - Import dive information from a dive computer.
-- <<S_ImportingUDDF,_Import Files_>> - Import dive information from a file in UDDF or in another _Subsurface_-compatible format.
+- <<S_ImportDiveComputer,_Import from dive computer_>> - Import dive information
+from a dive computer.
+- <<S_ImportingUDDF,_Import Files_>> - Import dive information from a file in
+UDDF or in another _Subsurface_-compatible format.
- _Import CSV_ - Import dive information from a data file in CSV format.
-- <<S_Companion,_Import GPS data from Subsurface Service_>> - Load GPS coordinates from the _Subsurface_ mobile phone app.
-- <<S_ImportingDivelogsDe,_Import from Divelogs.de_>> - Import dive information from _www.Divelogs.de_.
+- <<S_Companion,_Import GPS data from Subsurface Service_>> - Load GPS
+coordinates from the _Subsurface_ mobile phone app.
+- <<S_ImportingDivelogsDe,_Import from Divelogs.de_>> - Import dive information
+from _www.Divelogs.de_.
=== Log
- <<S_EnterData,_Add Dive_>> - Manually add a new dive to the *Dive List* panel.
- <<S_Renumber,_Renumber_>> - Renumber the dives listed in the *Dive List* panel.
-- <<S_Group,_Auto Group_>> - Group the dives in the *Dive List* panel into dive trips.
+- <<S_Group,_Auto Group_>> - Group the dives in the *Dive List* panel into dive
+trips.
- _Edit Device Names_ - Edit the names of dive computers.
=== View
-- <<S_ViewPanels,_All_>> - View the four main _Subsurface_ panels simmultaneously.
+- <<S_ViewPanels,_All_>> - View the four main _Subsurface_ panels
+simmultaneously.
- <<S_ViewPanels,_Dive List_>> - View only the *Dive List* panel.
- <<S_ViewPanels,_Profile_>> - View only the *Dive Profile* panel.
- <<S_ViewPanels,_Info_>> - View only the *Dive Notes* panel.
- <<S_ViewPanels,_Globe_>> - View only the *World Map* panel.
-- _Yearly Statistics_ - Display summary statistics about dives during the last year.
+- _Yearly Statistics_ - Display summary statistics about dives during the last
+year.
- _Prev DC_ - Switch to next dive computer.
- _Next DC_ - Switch to previous dive computer.
@@ -904,7 +1532,8 @@ This section describes the functions and operation of the items in the Main Menu
- _Select Events_ - This option is not implemented yet.
=== Help
-- _About Subsurface_ - Show a panel with the version number of _Subsurface_ as well as licensing information.
+- _About Subsurface_ - Show a panel with the version number of _Subsurface_ as
+well as licensing information.
- _User Manual_ - Open a window showing this user manual.
@@ -913,8 +1542,9 @@ This section describes the functions and operation of the items in the Main Menu
=== Make sure that your OS has the required drivers installed
[icon="images/icons/drivers.jpg"]
[NOTE]
-The operating system of your desktop computer needs the appropriate drivers in order to
-communicate with your dive computer in whichever way your dive computer prefers (e.g. bluetooth, USB, infrared).
+The operating system of your desktop computer needs the appropriate drivers in
+order to communicate with your dive computer in whichever way your dive
+computer prefers (e.g. bluetooth, USB, infrared).
* On Linux this means you need to have the correct kernel
module loaded. Most distributions will do this automatically
@@ -946,7 +1576,8 @@ instructions on ways to find out what your device name is:
.On Windows:
-Simply try COM1, COM2, etc. The drop down list should contain all connected COM devices.
+Simply try COM1, COM2, etc. The drop down list should contain all connected COM
+devices.
.On MacOS:
@@ -1006,11 +1637,11 @@ _Dive Log -> Upload Log_ and wait until you see the _Wait PC_ message.
Bluetooth is most likely already enabled. For pairing the device choose
Control Panel->Bluetooth Devices->Add Wireless Device
This should bring up a dialog showing your dive computer (in Bluetooth mode) and
-allowing to pair it. For bluetooth pairing of your dive computer refer to the manufacturer's user guide. The dive
-computer should then show up in the list of Bluetooth devices and you may then
-right click on it and choose Properties->COM Ports to identify the port
-used for your dive computer. If there are several ports listed, use the one
-saying "Outgoing" instead of "Incoming".
+allowing to pair it. For bluetooth pairing of your dive computer refer to the
+manufacturer's user guide. The dive computer should then show up in the list of
+Bluetooth devices and you may then right click on it and choose Properties->COM
+Ports to identify the port used for your dive computer. If there are several
+ports listed, use the one saying "Outgoing" instead of "Incoming".
For downloading to _Subsurface_, the drop down list should contain this COM
port already. If not, enter it manually.
@@ -1032,8 +1663,8 @@ Once the pairing is completed the correct device will be shown in the
.On Linux
Ensure sure bluetooth is enabled on the _Subsurface_ computer.
On most common distributions this should be true out of the box. If not then
-depending on your system, running +initd+ or +systemd+. This might be different and
-also involve loading modules specific to your hardware. In case your system is
+depending on your system, running +initd+ or +systemd+. This might be different
+and also involve loading modules specific to your hardware. In case your system is
running +systemd+, manually run +sudo systemctl start bluetooth.service+ to enable
it, in case of +initd+, run something like +sudo rc.config start bluetoothd+ or
+sudo /etc/init.d/bluetooth start+.
@@ -1080,11 +1711,13 @@ as device name to use.
[icon="images/icons/iumis.jpg"]
[NOTE]
-Things are very similar to a normal USB-connected dive computer when downloading dives from a Uemis Zurich
+Things are very similar to a normal USB-connected dive computer when downloadin
+g dives from a Uemis Zurich
dive computer (which certainly is one of the ones that DO recharge when
connected to the USB port). The main difference is that you don't enter a
device name, but instead the location where the UEMISSDA file system is
-mounted once you connect the dive computer. On Windows this is a drive letter (often 'E:' or 'F:'), on a Mac this is
+mounted once you connect the dive computer. On Windows this is a drive letter (
+often 'E:' or 'F:'), on a Mac this is
'/Volumes/UEMISSDA' and on Linux systems this differs depending on the
distribution that you use. On Fedora it usually is
'/var/run/media/<your_username>/UEMISSDA'. In all cases _Subsurface_
@@ -1115,11 +1748,13 @@ equipment. Buddy information is not yet downloaded.
[icon="images/icons/HW_DR5.jpg"]
[NOTE]
-When mounted as a USB drive the Heinrichs Weikamp DR5 saves a single UDDF file for every dive.
+When mounted as a USB drive the Heinrichs Weikamp DR5 saves a single UDDF file
+for every dive.
Mark all the dives you'd like to import or open.
-Note: The DR5 does not seem to store gradient factors nor deco information, so for
-_Subsurface_ it is not possible to display them. Adjust the gradient
-factors in the Tec Settings in _Subsurface_ to generate a deco overlay in the _Subsurface_ *Dive Profile* panel
+Note: The DR5 does not seem to store gradient factors nor deco information, so
+for _Subsurface_ it is not possible to display them. Adjust the gradient
+factors in the Tec Settings in _Subsurface_ to generate a deco overlay in the _
+Subsurface_ *Dive Profile* panel
to get deco displayed but please note that the deco calculated by _Subsurface_
will most likely differ from the one displayed on the DR5.
@@ -1127,8 +1762,8 @@ will most likely differ from the one displayed on the DR5.
[icon="images/icons/predator.jpg"]
[NOTE]
-Using a Shearwater Predator you may be able to pair Bluetooth but then encounter issues when
-downloading, showing errors like _Slip RX: unexp. SLIP END_ on the Predator.
+Using a Shearwater Predator you may be able to pair Bluetooth but then encounter
+issues when downloading, showing errors like _Slip RX: unexp. SLIP END_ on the Predator.
This might also be seen, when using other dive log software and operating
systems than Linux. We have no detailed idea about the source and how to fix
this, but it is reported to be solved sometimes by one of these steps: