System Log Viewer in IGEL OS 12

This article shows how to configure the System Log Viewer in IGEL OS. With this function, you can view your device’s system logs.

Menu path: Accessories > System Log Viewer

You can configure the starting methods for an easy access of the System Log Viewer.

The starting methods parameters are described under Starting Methods for Apps. 

Options

Menu path: Accessories > System Log Viewer > Options

Here, you can add additional files to the files shown by default. The System Log Viewer shows the following files by default:

• /config/Xserver/card0

• /config/Xserver/monitor-info

• /config/Xserver/xorg.conf-0

• /var/log/Xorg.0.log

• /var/log/auth.log

• /var/log/daemon.log

• /var/log/igfmount.log

• /var/log/kern.log

• /var/log/syslog

• /var/log/tcsetup.log

• /wfs/user/setup-assistant.log

To add a further file to the display, proceed as follows:

1. Click .
   

2. In the Add dialog, enter the path and the file name of the desired file. Example: /var/log/splash.debug

   

   If you want to add several files, you can also use the asterisk *. Example: /var/log/*.log or  /var/log/*.txt

3. Click OK.
   When the System Log Viewer is started, the file that you have added will be shown.

   

   Known Issue

   The added file is only shown after the restart of the device. The configuration will be reworked in a future release.

Using System Log Viewer

→ Start the System Log Viewer.

→ In the left-hand column, select the file that you want to view.

The selected file will be shown in the right-hand column.