The Logbook pane

Introduction

All actions (including method start and end, base instruction, method instructions and manual interventions such as Pause or Hold) and unexpected conditions such as warnings and alarms are logged for every run, with date, time and current user name where appropriate. The logbook thus provides a complete history of any given run. The log is saved in the result file.

Illustration

The illustration below shows an example of the Logbook pane:

Note: The second logbook line is the BatchID that is automatically generated.

Autoscroll

The Logbook pane can autoscroll to display the latest entries. Right-click in the pane, and select Autoscroll. You can also select the Autoscroll option in the Properties dialog box (View: Properties and select the Logbook tab).

How to filter the logbook contents

You can choose to display only selected items in the logbook. The table below describes how to activate the filter.

Step

Action

1

  • Right-click in the Logbook pane and choose Properties.

Result: The Properties dialog box opens.

2

  • Choose the Logbook tab.

  • Select the items you want to display in the logbook (all items are selected by default).

  • Click the OK button.

Result: Only the selected items will be displayed in the logbook. The Logbook title in the upper right corner will show the text (Filter on) to indicate that not all items are visible. All items will still be logged in the result file.

How to find logbook text entries

The logbook can be searched for specific text entries. The table below describes the function:

Step

Action

1

Right-click in the Logbook pane and choose Find.

Result: The Find dialog box opens.

2

  • Type the text you want to locate.

  • Select search criteria if necessary.

  • Click OK.

Result: The located logbook entry is highlighted.

2005-06-15