New V-Planner v3.60

[rossh]

Hello All,

New version v3.60 is now available here (full PC versions). New features and updates include:

• VPM-B/E model variation is for exceptional, extreme, or extra long dives and exposures. This becomes effective with dives having bigger deco times - usually 1 hour deco plus. This variation provides a longer shallow section and will overlap with a basic Haldane output. The output is similar to a combined VPM-B and Haldane plan that RB divers like to use.
• Accelerated Stops. For those wanting faster deco times on He based deco mix. This will reduce the stop times when using specific triox & heliox deco mixes. This will push your deco stop times during the weak ppO2 periods just prior to a switch onto the next mix. It requires use of O2 to finish, and is very specific on the allowable gas choices used. In short it allows the diver vary the conservatism during the deco phases, and gives a plan similar to current "faster He deco" concepts.
• Multi Level planning has been rewritten. All prior step limitations have been removed. More consistent results between all plans.
• Set deco gas switch points to specific depths if required. Overrides the automatic ppO2 selections in config.
• IBCD (Isobaric Counter diffusion) checks and warnings.
• Tank capacity checks and warnings. Tank capacity now displays in various outputs.
• Insert descriptive labels into left column.
• Output files shifted to "My Documents" file section, to comply with Win standards, and allow better multi user usage.
• Individual diver layouts (dive legs and deco mixes), now loads separate details for each Diver name.
• Plan display improved. Better column alignment, reduced redundant text.
• Printing improved into columns.
• Excel now retains its prior state after use.
• All known bugs fixed.

These changes apply to the full PC versions (all languages). I will be adding most / all of the above to the the PPC and Linux builds shortly.

Regards

[Andy Phillips]

I have been playing withthe BETA version of this for a bit, the VPM-B/E is a fantastic solution for those looking to go deep for long bottom times. It gives the combination of deep stops and Buhlman like shallow stops that I have been looking for.

Just thought I would do a bit of advertising for Ross (and no I don't really know him)

Andrew