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Event log filtering

Event log filtering

The event log can be filtered using the Add Filter box in the toolbar.

To filter FortiView summaries using the toolbar:
  1. Specify filters in the Add Filter box.
    • Regular Search: In the selected summary view, click in the Add Filter box, select a filter from the dropdown list, then type a value. Click NOT to negate the filter value. You can add multiple filters at a time, and connect them with an "or".
    • Advanced Search: Click the Switch to Advanced Search icon at the right end of the Add Filter box to switch to advanced search mode. In this mode, you type in the whole search criteria (log field names and values). Click the Switch to Regular Search icon to return to regular search.
  2. Click Go to apply the filter.

Event log filtering

The event log can be filtered using the Add Filter box in the toolbar.

To filter FortiView summaries using the toolbar:
  1. Specify filters in the Add Filter box.
    • Regular Search: In the selected summary view, click in the Add Filter box, select a filter from the dropdown list, then type a value. Click NOT to negate the filter value. You can add multiple filters at a time, and connect them with an "or".
    • Advanced Search: Click the Switch to Advanced Search icon at the right end of the Add Filter box to switch to advanced search mode. In this mode, you type in the whole search criteria (log field names and values). Click the Switch to Regular Search icon to return to regular search.
  2. Click Go to apply the filter.