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= Viewing Swivel Log Files Outside Swivel = | = Viewing Swivel Log Files Outside Swivel = | ||
| − | To view Swivel log files from outside of Swivel, you can use [ | + | To view Swivel log files from outside of Swivel, you can use [https://kb.swivelsecure.com/w/images/0/09/SentryLogViewerInstaller.2.4.zip this program]. It runs under Windows, and requires the Microsoft.Net framework version 4.5 or higher. Unzip the MSI from the zip file, and run it to install the program. |
| − | You can open single files or entire directories, either by selecting the Open File or Open Folder options, or by dropping files or folders on to the open application. There are options to sort and filter entries, to select which columns to display, and to search for specific text. You can also export the data to various formats, for example to import into a spreadsheet. | + | You can open single files, zip files containing log files or entire directories, either by selecting the Open File or Open Folder options, or by dropping files or folders on to the open application. There are options to sort and filter entries, to select which columns to display, and to search for specific text. You can also export the data to various formats, for example to import into a spreadsheet. |
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See [[Troubleshooting Files FAQ]] | See [[Troubleshooting Files FAQ]] | ||
| + | = Current Version = | ||
| − | + | The current release of the log viewer application is 2.4.1. | |
| − | + | == Known Issues == | |
| − | + | If you open a lot of files at the same time, for example by opening a directory or zip file, the application may hang for a long time before updating the display: please be patient! | |
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At present, compressed file support is limited to .zip files: you cannot open .gz files directly. You can, however, drag and drop compressed files from applications that support Explorer-style viewing of compressed files. | At present, compressed file support is limited to .zip files: you cannot open .gz files directly. You can, however, drag and drop compressed files from applications that support Explorer-style viewing of compressed files. | ||
The recent files list will currently retain all previously-opened log files, but will only display the latest 20. There is however a recent files management form which allows you to manually remove recent items, or to clear out all files that no longer exist. | The recent files list will currently retain all previously-opened log files, but will only display the latest 20. There is however a recent files management form which allows you to manually remove recent items, or to clear out all files that no longer exist. | ||
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| + | The Help documentation included in the application includes screenshots from an earlier version, so may not reflect the current appearance of the application. | ||
'''Keywords:''' Log, Viewer, Logviewer, View, Log, Files | '''Keywords:''' Log, Viewer, Logviewer, View, Log, Files | ||
Latest revision as of 13:47, 7 July 2021
Contents
Viewing Swivel Log Files Outside Swivel
To view Swivel log files from outside of Swivel, you can use this program. It runs under Windows, and requires the Microsoft.Net framework version 4.5 or higher. Unzip the MSI from the zip file, and run it to install the program.
You can open single files, zip files containing log files or entire directories, either by selecting the Open File or Open Folder options, or by dropping files or folders on to the open application. There are options to sort and filter entries, to select which columns to display, and to search for specific text. You can also export the data to various formats, for example to import into a spreadsheet.
Obtaining Swivel log files
Current Version
The current release of the log viewer application is 2.4.1.
Known Issues
If you open a lot of files at the same time, for example by opening a directory or zip file, the application may hang for a long time before updating the display: please be patient!
At present, compressed file support is limited to .zip files: you cannot open .gz files directly. You can, however, drag and drop compressed files from applications that support Explorer-style viewing of compressed files.
The recent files list will currently retain all previously-opened log files, but will only display the latest 20. There is however a recent files management form which allows you to manually remove recent items, or to clear out all files that no longer exist.
The Help documentation included in the application includes screenshots from an earlier version, so may not reflect the current appearance of the application.
Keywords: Log, Viewer, Logviewer, View, Log, Files
