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Coloring messages by log file

https://www.logviewplus.com/forum/Topic1949.aspx

By logginguser - 8 Dec 2023

I would like to see, in a merged view, the messages colored by which log file they came from - not by log level. There is a colored bar on the left of the logging messages which colors like this, but it doesn't seem to be possible to color the messages like this? 


By LogViewPlus Support - 9 Dec 2023

As you mentioned, the row indicator is our standard approach to distinguishing log files in a merge.  If you would like more control, consider applying a custom rule.

In this case, I would recommend adding the 'Log File' column to the view:



Next, search within the column with a Find By Value filter available from the Column context menu:



Finally, apply a new colour rule:



If you would like to apply this rule every time the log file is opened, you can save the rule as an automatic template:



Hope that helps,

Toby
By logginguser - 9 Dec 2023

Yes, this works, thanks. I couldn't find the dialog in your last screenshot to save the rule as an automatic template, however.
By LogViewPlus Support - 9 Dec 2023

The last screenshot is page 2 of the Rule Wizard.  You could also use the Rule Manager which uses the term "Parser Rule" to define an Automatic Template.
By logginguser - 21 Dec 2023

Thanks
By LogViewPlus Support - 21 Dec 2023

Glad that helped - thanks for letting me know!  Smile