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diff --git a/Documentation/images/Export.jpg b/Documentation/images/Export.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 000000000..3d7410d39 --- /dev/null +++ b/Documentation/images/Export.jpg diff --git a/Documentation/user-manual.txt b/Documentation/user-manual.txt index 9ba7be5e6..72e54daea 100644 --- a/Documentation/user-manual.txt +++ b/Documentation/user-manual.txt @@ -1709,29 +1709,39 @@ image::images/MergedDive.png["Example: Merged dive",align="center"] [[S_ExportLog]] == Exporting the dive log or parts of the dive log -A dive log can be saved in three formats: +The export function can be reached by selecting _File -> Export_, which brings up +the Export dialog. This dialog always gives two options: save ALL dives, or save only +the dives selected in *Dive List* panel of _Subsurface_. Click the appropriate +radio button (see images below). -* _Subsurface_ XML format. This is the native format used by _Subsurface_. +image::images/Export.jpg["Figure: Export dialog",align="center"] -* Universal Dive Data format (UDDF). Refer to http://uddf.org for more information. +A dive log or part of it can be saved in three formats: + +* _Subsurface XML_ format. This is the native format used by _Subsurface_. + +* Universal Dive Data Format (_UDDF_). Refer to _http://uddf.org_ for more information. UDDF is a generic format that enables communication among many dive computers and computer programs. -* CSV format, that includes the most critical information of the dive -profile. Included information of a dive is: number, date, time, +* _Divelogs.de_, an Internet-based dive log repository. In order to upload to _Divelogs.de_, +one needs a user-ID as well as a password for _Divelogs.de_. Log into _http://en.divelogs.de_ +and subscribe to this service in order to upload dive log data from _Subsurface_. + +* _CSV_ format, that includes the most critical information of the dive +profile. Included information of a dive is: dive number, date, time, duration, depth, temperature and pressure. -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_ and to save in CSV -format, select _File -> Export CSV_. +* _Worldmap_ format, an HTML file with a world map upon which each dive and +some information about it are indicated. This map is not editable. -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 and 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 or CSV -format, select _Export as UDDF_ or _Export as CSV_ from the context menu -respectively. +* _HTML_ format, in which the dive(s) are stored in an HTML format, readable +with an Internet browser. This file is not editable. HTML export is specified +on the second tab of the Export dialog (image *B* above). If the _Export List +only_ option is checked, +the dive profile information is not exported. This dialog also has some +style-related options. The HTML dive log contains most of the information +and aslo contains a search option to search the dive log. Export to other formats can be achieved through third party facilities, for instance _www.divelogs.de_. @@ -2067,19 +2077,19 @@ in the _Rates_ section of the dive setup. ** *b) Oxygen management*: In the *Gas Options* part of the dive specification, the maximum partial pressure for oxygen needs to be specified for the -bottom part of the dive (bottom po2) as well as for the decompression part of the dive (deco po2). +bottom part of the dive (_bottom po2_) as well as for the decompression part of the dive (_deco po2_). The most commonly -used values are 1.4 bar for the bottom part of the dive and 1.5 b ar for any decompression +used values are 1.4 bar for the bottom part of the dive and 1.5 bar for any decompression stages. Normally, a partial pressure of 1.5 bar is not exceeded. ** *c) Gas management*: One needs keep within the limits of the amount of gas contained in the dive cylinder(s), allowing for an appropriate margin for safe return to the surface, possibly -sharing with a buddy. Undr the _Gas Options_ heading, specify the best (but conservative) estimate +sharing with a buddy. Under the _Gas Options_ heading, specify the best (but conservative) estimate of your surface-equivalent air consumption (SAC, also termed RMV) in litres/min (or cft/min, determined by the settings of the _Preferences_ tab of _Subsurface_. Specify the SAC during the -bottom part of the dive (bottom SAC) as well as during the decompression or safety stops of the -dive (deco SAC). Values of 20-30 l/min are common. For good gas management, a thumbsuck guess +bottom part of the dive (_bottom SA_) as well as during the decompression or safety stops of the +dive (_deco SAC_). Values of 20-30 l/min are common. For good gas management, a thumbsuck guess is not sufficient and one needs to monitor one's gas consumption on a regular basis, dependent on different dive conditions and/or equipment. The planner will calculate the total volume of gas used during the dive and will issue a warning |
