Data Field : SwimmersField

# SwimmersField
Thread to report any issues you are having with the SwimmersField Data Field.

This datafield has increased font size for distance value so it can be easily visible under water.

This is a free Data Field for the Fenix 3 watch that shows three values as a single field or as a top field of two fields layout.

SwimmersField is open source, its code can be found at github: https://github.com/vovan-/swimmer-datafiled-garmin

Release versions are published in the [Garmin App Store](https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/5db64fb4-6562-46ad-87a3-b88b122733cb)

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## Features

* Timer: duration of the activity in [hh:]mm:ss;

* Distance: large font elapsed distance in meters or yards based on system settings;

* Time of the day;

* Unit settings applied only before starting the activity. During activity settings won't apply.

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## Installation Instructions

A Data Field needs to be set up within the settings for a given activity (like Pool swim)

* Long Press UP

* Settings

* Apps

* Pool swim

* Data Screens

* Screen N

* Layout

* Select single field or two fields layout

* Field 1

* Select ConnectIQ Fields

* Select SwimmersField

* Long Press DOWN to go back to watch face

FAQ: How to add custom data field to app in fenix 3?

https://www.facebook.com/GarminFenix3/posts/441344592657118

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## Usage

Start Swim activity.

You should see the SwimmersField Data Field.

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## Changelog 1.1.2

* Reduced memory footprint

* Fixed error with displaying data field

## Changelog 1.1.0

* Initial commit
  • Hi I can't make mine record the distance? The timer is working fine, what settings should I have? I'm using a FR235


    Hi, i have tested this widget on FR235 using simulator only, cause i don't have FR235.
    Could you please describe what do you see on the screen? Only zero instead of real distance? Do you start swim activity or open water activity?
  • Hi, i have tested this widget on FR235 using simulator only, cause i don't have FR235.
    Could you please describe what do you see on the screen? Only zero instead of real distance? Do you start swim activity or open water activity?


    On the first display screen it shows time and distance (yds)

    I am swimming lengths in a 20m pool, when I press start the timer starts but the distance isn't recording? It remains on zero.

    There is no swim activity option on 235, only 'other' which allows you to set this as data fields
  • On the first display screen it shows time and distance (yds)

    I am swimming lengths in a 20m pool, when I press start the timer starts but the distance isn't recording? It remains on zero.

    There is no swim activity option on 235, only 'other' which allows you to set this as data fields

    Could you please provide software version of your 235?
  • On the first display screen it shows time and distance (yds)

    I am swimming lengths in a 20m pool, when I press start the timer starts but the distance isn't recording? It remains on zero.

    There is no swim activity option on 235, only 'other' which allows you to set this as data fields


    If it is also possible, could you make a photo of how the datafield looks like on your screen and post it here on the forum?
  • On the first display screen it shows time and distance (yds)

    I am swimming lengths in a 20m pool, when I press start the timer starts but the distance isn't recording? It remains on zero.

    There is no swim activity option on 235, only 'other' which allows you to set this as data fields


    Oh, after some googling i think i have found the reason of the issue(
    230 and 235 does not support distance tracking on swim activities at all, as it is described here http://thewiredrunner.com/garmin-forerunner-235/ and here http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/garmin-fr230-fr235-review.html.

    Unfortunately, the Simulator application of 230/235 records the distance of swim activity, thats why i thought it should work.

    Now i will have to remove 230/235 from the supported devices list of my datafiled.

    Thank you for your help!
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 9 years ago
    Hi, quep!

    The distance units are configurable. Configuration should be changed in watch settings:
    navigate to Settings->System->Units->Distance->Choose Miles

    Then your distance during swim will be counted and displayed in yards.


    Ok, thanks. After doing so it shows me 24yd after a 25 yd lane, then 49yd, then 74, 99 and so on. Further ahead it shows 1498, 1523, 1548, and so on. Some sort of rounding problem? Garmin's built in distance display works fine in all these cases.
  • Ok, thanks. After doing so it shows me 24yd after a 25 yd lane, then 49yd, then 74, 99 and so on. Further ahead it shows 1498, 1523, 1548, and so on. Some sort of rounding problem? Garmin's built in distance display works fine in all these cases.


    Thank you for reporting that!
    Found at least one rounding error in code.
    Fixed that in 1.1.8, could you check it and report if there are still problems with yd roundings?
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 9 years ago
    Please make one for Paddlers

    Hi Paddlers have the same problem reading small numbers in the sun and surf. Can you please develop one with the following two fields?

    Average Pace
    Distance


    Cheers
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 9 years ago
    Thank you for reporting that!
    Found at least one rounding error in code.
    Fixed that in 1.1.8, could you check it and report if there are still problems with yd roundings?


    I finally checked and - yes - this works perfectly now. Thank you!
  • Forerunner 920XT

    Hi, are you sure this won't work with the Forerunner 920XT?