<switchmix/> indicates the breathing gas used. It's possible to change the breathing gas during a dive as often as necessary, but only one <switchmix/> statement may occur inside a <waypoint> element.
The first <waypoint> of a dive profile must contain a <switchmix/> statement — to indicate the breathing gas used during this dive (or at least to determine the starting breathing gas).
<waypoint>
<waypoint>
(see also <waypoint> e.g.)
<samples>
<!-- the first waypoint of a profile -->
<waypoint>
<depth>0.0</depth>
<divetime>0.0</divetime>
<switchmix ref="air"/>
</waypoint>
<!-- here follow many other waypoints -->
</samples>