Editing the message log view properties

The properties for the message log view have Filters, Thresholds and Style tabs. You can set a filter so only certain status types or systems are reported, set thresholds to highlight values outside the limits, and define the appearance of this view.

About this task

With the message log view displaying, follow these steps to edit the properties.

Procedure

  1. In the view title bar, click Edit properties.
    The Properties editor for the workspace opens and displays the properties of the selected view.
  2. Set FiltersFilters to report only the values or value ranges you specify.
    For example, you might want to add a message log view to the Windows Systems workspace that shows situation activity on the most critical systems. You could add filters to include only those systems.
    If you set a quick filter, it will appear here and the row will be marked with theQuick FlagQuick flag icon. You can make it a permanent filter by right-clicking the row number and selecting Remove Quick FlagRemove Quick Flag.
  3. Set Thresholds to highlight areas of interest.
    If you set a quick threshold, it will appear here and the row will be marked with the Quick FlagQuick flag icon. You can make it a permanent threshold by right-clicking the row number and selecting Remove Quick FlagRemove Quick Threshold.
  4. When you are finished editing the message log properties, save your changes by clicking Apply to keep the Properties editor open, or OK to close the editor.