The Log tab provides for a system logging service, which provides a status report of other module extensions.

 


 

Messages

Messages are logged in reverse chronological order, with the most recent message listed first. The log also documents the date the messages was generated, the name of the module that generated the message (i.e., mshweb, etc.,) and its status. The severity of the message is indicated by one of the following icons:

 


 

Emergency
The system is unusable. The emergency 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 (possibly a system) restart is required.
 

Alert
An alert message indicates an alert condition that requires immediate attention.
 

Critical
A critical message indicates a serious condition. For example, the module is unable to allocate necessary memory or disk space to perform correctly.
 

Error
An error message indicates that an unexpected condition has been encountered. For example, instructional data were unavailable when the indicated module communicated with a server, or a required system file was not found.
 

Warning
The warning message indicates a temporary failure that prevents the current operation from being completed. Take steps to remedy the problem, then retry the operation again.
 

Notice
A notice message indicates a temporary failure. For example, a module was communicating with the Internet when the connection to the Internet was terminated. Retry the operation again.
 

Information
An information message is for the user's information only. No action is necessary.
 

 

Severity Filter

Determine the types of messages that you want displayed, by changing the Severity Filter slide control. When the control is set to the far right, all message types will be displayed. When the control is set to the far left, only emergency level messages will be displayed.

 

Clearing Log Entries

  1. You can clear the message log by clicking the right-mouse button, while the pointer is positioned over the log messages window. A pop-up menu will be displayed. Select the Clear... option. Then, select Yes to confirm that you want to clear all log entries.
     

  2. After making 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 want to retain all log entries. 

  • Entries older than:                                                                                                                                    Select this option and specify the number of days (up to 25) that log messages will be retained. Use the slide to adjust the retention period. Messages older than the day specified will be deleted automatically.

  • Display                                                                                                                                                            Control the number of messages, starting with the most recent, that will appear on the log. Use the slide to adjust (up to 300) the number of messages to be retained on the log. Messages numbering above your selected limit will be deleted automatically.