The Log tab provides for a system logging service, where the status of other module extensions is recorded.

 


 

Messages

Logged messages are reported in reverse chronological order. The date the messages was generated is listed first, followed by the name of the module that generated the message and the status message. The severity of the message is indicated by an icon. A message can have one of the following severity levels:

 


 

Emergency
The system is unusable. This highest-level warning message is reported by the module manager when it can no longer communicate with some or all of the installed modules that it manages. A program (or possibly a system) restart is required.
 

Alert
A condition exists that requires immediate attention.
 

Critical
A critical condition, such as a system module failure, exists and requires immediate attention.
 

Error
A system operation or communications error has occurred and requires immediate attention.
 

Warning
A temporary (non-permanent) failure that prevents the current operation from completing its task has occurred. Take steps to remedy the problem, then retry the operation.
 

Notice
A temporary (non-permanent) failure, such as a failed Internet connection, has occurred and interrupted normal operations.
 

Information
This lowest-level message is strictly informational. No action is necessary.
 

 

Severity filter

By adjusting the slide control , you can set the severity filter to display only a select type of messages.  When the control is set to the far right, all message types are displayed. When the control is set to the far left, only Emergency messages are displayed.

 

Clearing log entries

  1. You can clear the log entries by clicking the right-mouse button while your mouse pointer is positioned over the log messages window. A popup menu will be displayed, select the Clear... option, then select Yes to confirm that you want to clear the entire log.
     

  2. After making your changes, select the Apply button.

Changing logging options

 

You can change the logging options by pressing the Settings... button. The following dialog will appear:


 

  • Never
    Select this option if you never want to remove any of the log entries.
     

  • Entries older than
    Select this option to specify how long the log should retain messages. Use the slide to select the preferred number of days.

  • The most recent
    Adjust the slide to select the preferred number of log messages you want displayed.

  • Popup Notification Filter
    You can be visually alerted when a message of a particular severity is recorded in the log. This allows you to be made aware of certain messages without the need to periodically check the log.

    To minimize the number of user alerts that are generated, set the slide control to alert only on Warning and more severe log messages.

    When you receive an alert through a notification pop-up balloon, double-click the program icon in the system notification area (also frequently called the system tray) to automatically bring you to the log window.