Messages dialog box
The Messages dialog box displays information, warning and error messages that are generated during the course of Echoview's operation. When the Messages dialog box is closed, the Echoview status bar will display the message icon of the latest message sent to the dialog box. Display a message to view the complete message.
To display the Messages dialog box:
- On the View menu, click Messages.
- OR -
- Click on the Windows and dialog boxes toolbar.
Messages that appear will comprise of:
- an icon to indicate the level of the warning/error:
Information Warning Error
- the time when the message appeared
- a colored background to draw particular attention to possibly time critical issues. Specifically,
- a yellow background if the message is a warning from a logging application
- a red background if the message is an error from a logging application
To view a message in full, double-click the message. To copy the displayed message press CTRL + C and paste into a Notepad file.
The management of messages and the Message dialog box is facilitated from the Shortcut menu (right-click) with the following options:
Option |
Description |
Display |
Display the selected message. |
Delete |
Delete the selected message. |
Delete all |
Deletes all messages. |
Notes:
- Messages aren't saved between Echoview sessions.
- Use CTRL+C to copy the message content and CTRL+V or Paste to paste the message content elsewhere like Notepad or the Notes page of an Echoview variable.
To dock and undock the Messages dialog box:
Double click on the Message dialog box title bar.
Message preferences
You can use the Interface page on the Echoview Configuration dialog box to change the way messages are displayed.
See also
Solutions to common problems
Computer requirements
Requesting support