7.8  Applying Filters

You can apply filters when processing existing log files and when creating new binary log files. You also can use filters to specify how problem reports and events are sorted. Specify the desired filter using the Filter Templates bar at the top of the screen (Figure 7–33).

Figure 7–33 Filter Templates Bar

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If you have previously created filter templates, they will be listed in the drop-down list. You can either:

Note


Modifying or defining a filter from the Filter Templates bar does not change an existing filter or save a new filter. Your changes are only used with the current operation. Use the Filters option under User Settings to create new templates (see Section 7.9.1.2).


When you use filters in conjunction with analysis and translation the filter description will be shown with the results. However, the filtering options you select are only applied to the appropriate output. Thus, if you select a filter that only affects event translation, rather than problem reports and translation, the filter will be listed with the event details but not with the problem reports details. Figure 7–34 depicts a filter description from the event details.

Figure 7–34 Filter Description
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See Section 7.9.1.2 for more information on creating and modifying filters.