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DiveBuddy Online Manual
The mobile Divelog
A Palm Pilot / Palm Connected Organizer Program, English Version,
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the program. Please read the Disclaimer
About DiveBuddy
DiveBuddy is a simple program for logging recreational dives. It does
not replace dive planning tables or a dive computer for planning a dive. I wrote DiveBuddy
Version 1.0 to replace my bulky paper dive log. Version 1.0 does not have the capability
to do calculations. This will be added late together with other features (see Future Plans).
You can use the screen graphics of this manual to navigate through the screens as done
on the Palm by clicking on the buttons.

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The main window contains a list of all dives logged so far.
- Scroll through the list with by tapping the triangles.
- View or edit a dive by tapping on the corresponding line in the list (Site screen opens).
- Create a new record by tapping the "New" button.
- Tapping "Summary" changes the display to include depth and dive time (Summary Screen).
- Tapping the Question mark displays an "About" Window with version
information.
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This is the main screen for editing of viewing a dive. It contains information on dive
number, date, location, site and objective. Four buttons link to sub-screens and
navigation buttons allow to navigate through the database.
- Input dive data in input fields.
- Select a dive objective by tapping the upside down triangle and selecting from
the popup list.
- Select sub-windows Dive, Conditions,
Team or Notes for input/editing additional data.
- Navigate through the database using the navigation buttons:
I< first data set
< previous data set
> next data set
>I last data set
- Tap on "New" for creatin of a new dive. A blank form will open.
- Tap "OK" to return to the Divelogs screen.
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This screen contains fields for the dive data which is important for planning dives.
- Surface interval (in minutes). Use this filed when multiple dives are done during
one day (second and third dive).
- Time down, Time up (both in time format) and bottom time (in minutes). Choose the
data that you desire, usually bottom time is sufficient. (In the next version of DiveBuddy the remaining field will be calculated
after inputting data in two fields.)
- Maximum depth in meters of feet.
- Time to date (in minutes): This field should have the same value as the Total
Time field of the previous dive. Use the navigation buttons for checking the previous
dive. (In the next version of DiveBuddy this field will be filled
automatically.)
- Total time: Time to Date plus bottom time. (In the next
version this will be calculated automatically.)
- Tapping "OK" returns to the Site screen
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This screen contains additional information on the conditions of the dive.
- Input the data for Weather, Visibility, Current, Water Temperature.
- Input Start and End Pressure. (One of the next versions of
dive buddy this data will be used to calculate air consumption)
- Tapping "OK" returns to the Site screen
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This screen contains input fields for the Dive Buddy, Dive Guide and other persons who
joined the dive.
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This screen contains a field to record notes about the dive and the Delete button for
deleting the current record.
- Input the data.
- Tapping "Delete" deletes the current record. (This
button is located in this screen because the site screen already contains the maximum
amount of elements that PalmFactory Alpha 6 allows.)
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This screen is an alternative view of all dives logged.
- Tapping on an item opens the Site screen to view or edit the record.
- Tapping "OK" returns to the Divelogs screen
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You are granted the right to use and to make an unlimited number of copies of this
FREEWARE version of this software. You may not disassemble, decompose, reverse engineer,
or alter any of the files in the package. This includes, but is not limited to modifying
any icons, menus, or displays associated with the software.
This software is provided as FREEWARE and cannot be sold. This restriction does not
apply to connect time charges, or flat rate connection/download fees for electronic
bulletin board services. This software can not be bundled with any commercial package or
distributed by itself or accompanying books or magazines without express written
permission from the author.
The author of this program accepts no responsibility for damages resulting from the use
of this product and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied,
including but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. This software is provided "AS IS", and you, its user, assume
all risks when using it.
For further information please contact info@magayon.de
or refer to the Magayon homepage
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Copyright © 1999 by Martin Gummert.
All rights reserved.
Last modified: August 15, 1999
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