Logtool Specifications

Hewlett-Packard STM: Logtool ERS * Revision 1.17
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4.1.3. Select Formatted
This command displays the names of the formatted log files that are currently in
the default log directory on the system and allows the user to select one or more
of them for viewing or filtering. The initial filter will be set to the default
location for formatted log files. Users can specify a file from the files list
presented or they can optionally specify a file of their own choosing.
When a formatted log file is selected, it is automatically read and summarized by
Logtool, which may cause a short delay if the file is large or several files have
been selected. The summary data reflects totals of all log entries from all
selected files, integrated together and treated as one file. This summary
information is then automatically displayed to the user. The summary can be
displayed independently at any time via the Formatted Summary command
under the View menu. This summary information is used by Logtool to
determine appropriate values for fields that can be set in the Display--
>Formatted filter. Refer to the Filters menu for more information.
The following figure shows the screen that is displayed in the GUI when the
Select Formatted command is selected. In this example log1.fmt1 has been
selected. Users can enter a new file filter, if desired, in the Filter box and click
on the Filter button when done. The new filter will then be applied and a list of
files that match will be displayed.
Users can change directories by simply clicking on the directories listed in the
Directories box. Once the correct directory has been selected, the user selects a
file by clicking on its name in the Files box and clicking the OK button at the
bottom of the screen.
If the user wishes to exit this command without selecting a file, the Cancel
button should be selected which will take the user back to the main menu screen.
Clicking on the Help button will provide help on how to perform a file selection.