Setting log file directories

About the log files

The VWorks software records events that occur and stores the information in the following logs:

•	Main Log. Contains all of the actions that occur in the software.

•	Pipette Log. Contains all pipetting transfer tasks.

•	Time Constraints Log. Contains all information about time- limited tasks.

You cannot edit or delete log entries within the VWorks software, but you can specify where they are stored on the computer. This topic describes how to change the log file location.

Procedure

You can set the log file directory during setup or the first time a protocol is run in the software. You do not need to set the log file directory every time you run a protocol.

 

CAUTION The settings in the Options dialog box apply to all protocol runs. Always check the settings before you start a run.

To change the location of the log files:

1	Select Tools > Options. The Options dialog box opens. The Directory and Paths area lists the different log files and their directories.

 

2	To change the log file location, click the log path, and then click the button that appears. The Open dialog box opens.

3	Locate and select the desired location and click Open. The new path displays in the Options dialog box.

4	Click OK to save the changes and close the Options dialog box.

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
Viewing the log files	Viewing logs
Setting error-handling options	Setting error-handling options
Setting up email notification	Setting up email notification
Adding an alarm	Adding an alarm
Running a protocol	Workflow for running a protocol