How to combine the time of interest with waypoints to reduce 100,000 log entries to just a handful, and discover what you’re looking for in the log.
predicates
Notes on how search depends on index structure, effects of language on different types of search term, and the benefits and limitations of search methods.
How to find images containing objects recognised by Visual Look Up, and text by Live Text, using Spotlight, mdfind and in an app.
Entering search queries directly into a Spotlight search box, using the raw query attribute in the Find window’s search bar, and using mdfind. Which is best?
Applying a sequence of criteria to narrow search until you find your target. How incremental search can help. The role of predicates, and how to search the log.
How to construct and use filter predicates to refine the log entries shown in LogUI or most other log browsers, and in the log command tool.
Adds support for using your own filter predicates so you only see the log entries you want. Either in a one-off editor, or to its popup menu.
A strategy for diagnosing problems using the log. How to limit the number of entries shown using appropriate periods and predicates, and more.
How to develop predicates, filters and styles interactively, then add them to Ulbow’s settings. And how to transfer those settings to another Mac.
Each log entry has a messageType field, enabling you to obtain and show just more significant entries, and to find errors and faults almost instantly.
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