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Log&Report
Customizing the display of log messages
Filtering is also another way to customize the display of log messages. By using
the filter icon, you can display specific information of log messages. For example,
you want to display only event log messages that have a severity level of alert.
You can only customize columns and filter log messages in Formatted view.
Column settings
Note: If you are filtering log messages, see “Adding filters to web-based manager lists” on
page 43 for more information.
Column Settings enables you to customize the view of log messages in Formatted
view. By adding columns, changed the order of columns, or removing columns,
you are able to view only the log information you want displayed.
The Column Settings feature is only available when you are viewing logs in
Formatted view.
Figure 332:Column settings for viewing log messages
To customize the columns
1 Go to Log&Report > Log Access.
2 Select the tab to view logs from, Memory, FortiAnalyzer or FortiGuard.
3 Select a log type from the Log Type list.
4 Select the View icon if you are viewing a log file on a FortiAnalyzer unit.
5 Select the Column Settings icon.
6 Select a column name and select one of the following to change the views of the
log information:
-> Select the right arrow to move selected fields from Available fields list to
Show these fields in this order list.