5 Log Toolbar

5.1 Overview

The Log Toolbar is located above the Log List and provides functions for controlling and analyzing processing logs.


5.2 Filter Log Entries

Opens the Log Filter window, which allows you to filter the displayed log entries according to various criteria.

Filter Criteria

Criterion Description
Time Period Display entries from a specific period (Today, Yesterday, Last X Days, From-To)
Profile Display only entries from a specific profile
Status Filter by processing result (Success, Error, No Match, etc.)
File Name Search by file name (partial terms also work)

Use Case

Filters are particularly useful when you: - Are looking for errors in a specific profile - Want to review the processing of a specific day - Are searching for specific files in the logs


5.3 Create Excel Report

Creates a detailed Excel report about the processing history.

Report Content

The Excel report contains several worksheets:

Worksheet Content
Overview Overall statistics (number of processes, success rate)
Successful Processing All successfully processed files
Errors Files with processing errors
Not Overwritten Files that were not overwritten
No Match Files that did not match any filter
No Text PDF files without recognizable text
Failed Retries Files with failed retry attempts

Report Period

When creating the report, you can choose the time period:

Option Description
Today Only entries from today
Yesterday Only entries from yesterday
Last X Days Entries from the last X days (default: 7)
From-To Custom time period
Unlimited All available entries

Automatic Sending

The report can also be sent automatically via email. Configure this function in Program Options under Excel Report via Email.


5.4 Hide Log Entries

Hides all current log entries from the display. The entries are not deleted, only hidden.

Difference from “Delete”

Action Effect
Hide Entries are removed from the view but remain in the database
Delete (via menu) Entries are permanently removed from the database

Tip: Use “Hide” to keep the log view clear without losing log data.


5.5 Restore Log Entries

Restores previously hidden log entries. All hidden entries are displayed again in the Log List.


5.6 Minimize/Maximize Log Area

Minimizes or maximizes the log area in the main window.

State Description
Maximized Log List is fully visible
Minimized Log area is hidden, only the Profile List is visible

Tip: Minimize the log area when you are mainly working with profiles and need more space for the Profile List.

Keyboard Shortcut

The size of the log area can also be continuously adjusted by dragging the separator between the Profile List and Log List.


5.7 Tips for Log Usage

Regular Review

Regularly review the Log List to: - Detect errors early - Monitor processing - Identify unexpected results

Error Analysis

When there are errors in processing:

  1. Switch to the Errors tab in the Log List
  2. Double-click on the entry for details
  3. The error message provides hints about the cause
  4. Check the Profile Settings

Report Creation for Audits

Use the Excel report function to: - Document processing statistics - Create evidence for audits - Analyze trends over longer periods