My scenario is that I'm analyzing the same set of log files from many different machines. As I discover known issues, id like to create a library of known problems that will auto highlight or annotate or show in a report after logs are imported and parsed. I think I can get partway there with rules but I feel like that's not part of the intended purpose. Hopefully this makes sense, I'm happy to elaborate further. 

> if I go to those filters and they're populated with messages, then I've identified a "known issue"

Correct.

> If there are no messages can you prevent the filter from appearing

No - but that's a great idea.  The problem is that the filters 'may' display information later.  If the file is in tail mode for example.  We could maybe add a new command to 'clear empty filters'.  That's something to think about.

> I think this application is amazing

Thanks for the feedback - glad to hear you are finding LogViewPlus helpful.  

Yes - LogViewPlus is a passion project and your analysis of the market is exactly how I see things as well.  We have some plans to integrate AI in a way that does not share log data, so I think there is still plenty of room for improvement.

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