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Searching the Log Database by Manually Entering Criteria
 
Filtering a Log Search Using Multiple Criteria
Filtering a Log Search using a Log’s Textual Elements as Criteria
 

NOTE: In this procedure, the term log viewer refers to either Event Log Viewer or Incident Log Viewer, depending on which one you are using.

 
REQUIREMENT:  
Before beginning this procedure, make sure you have opened either Event Log Viewer or Incident Log Viewer, as required (see "Opening Event Log Viewer" and "Opening Incident Log Viewer").
1. In the log viewer, enter your search criteria in the fields provided (see "Event Log Viewer" or "Incident Log Viewer").

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Event Log Search Criteria

Incident Log Search Criteria

2. Click Search.
 

IMPORTANT: Keep in mind the following  

• By default, a search will find only exact matches for all criteria, with the exception of what is entered in the Text field.

• The Text field lets you match text from the Text column, and always searches in substring mode (e.g. enter comp to find both component and composite).

• You can perform searches using the percentage sign (%) character as a wildcard. Any % character in a field will be interpreted as a string of zero or more arbitrary characters.To search for a literal % character, use two in a row (%%).

• An empty field is equivalent to having a single % character in the field (only faster).

• A maximum of 10,000 entries can be displayed at a time. If your search results in more than 10,000 results, use the Batch retrieval buttons (click HERE) to navigate through the search result screens.

• If a search takes longer than 5 minutes, the system resets the database connection and returns an error message asking the user to retry the search with adjusted search criteria.