I downloaded and installed the new Beta software last night. I like the way the Beta version looks and works. I wish there was an option to check for software updates manually rather than it being automatic. Does anyone know if it asks if you want to update & install a new update or is it going to install it with no input?
I would expect that if you installed the new Beta software that it would save your old dive logs. I don't' know if it would or not. Would the Sherwood rep know?
The following will insure that you do not lose your dive logs if you install the Beta software:
If anyone is going to install the Beta software here is an easy way to get all of your dives into the new software without downloading them from your Wisdom dive computer or manual entry.
BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THE NEW SOFTWARE DO THIS FIRST:
On your computer go to and double click on MY COMPUTER
Double click on local disc (C) drive
Double click on folder named Program Files
Double Click on Sherwood Folder
Double click on Computer Interface folder
Double click on Logs folder
COPY the .dlg folder(s) that are saved as your dive logs. Do not copy SAMPLE DIVER.
PASTE your .dlg log folders in another location where you can find them and remember their names.
AFTER YOU DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THE NEW SHERWOOD SOFTWARE:
Find the .dlg files that you saved in another location, right click on it and click COPY
On your computer go to and double click on MY COMPUTER
Double click on local disc (C) drive
Double click on folder named Program Files
Double Click on Sherwood folder
Double click on Computer Interface folder
Double click or right click on Logs folder
PASTE your dive log .dlg folder(s) that you saved in the Logs folder.
Exit and close the windows that you have open
Now open the Sherwood dive software. Your old dives and dive logs will be there under the Log Book on the tool bar. Click on Log Book, then Open Log. Open the dive log that you want. Your dives will now all be there.
If these instructions are too complicated for you, enlist the help of a computer literate friend or family member. You will not lose you dive logs this way. Also if you copy these dive log folders in a back up location such as CD, USB drive, or portable hard drive, you will have them as a back up if your computer crashes.