Makelogic Tail is a Linux-inspired software that displays the last few lines of a progressing log file in real-time. It provides a user-friendly GUI and enables tailing of multiple log files, search, drag-and-drop, keyword highlighting, and cascade/tiling of log windows.
If you're looking for a program that's similar to the "tail -f" of Linux, then look no further than MakeLogic Tail. This software shows the last few lines of a growing log file in real time, making it particularly useful for monitoring the error logs and access logs of web servers. It comes with an easy-to-use GUI for all platforms.
One of the standout features of MakeLogic Tail is its ability to create "MakeLogic Tail" projects. The program allows users to add related log files into one project for easy log file management. Additionally, the program offers hot links to recently opened files from the client area of the main window.
MakeLogic Tail allows you to tail multiple log files in a single MDI window. Each log file will be opened in a separate child window, meaning that more than one log file can be monitored at the same time. Additionally, you can search the log files - the program allows you to search the currently active log file, or all open log files. Search can be case sensitive or case insensitive.
The program supports drag and drop - simply drag a log file and drop it into the application window, and the log file will be opened and tailed. MakeLogic Tail even offers the ability to highlight a chosen set of keywords in different colors. You can choose your own set of keywords by entering them in the Options dialog. Whenever these keywords appear in the log file, they will be highlighted in the given color - this feature is particularly useful for highlighting "Exception" messages in error log files.
MakeLogic Tail also keeps track of the most recently opened documents. All the recently opened documents will be listed in the File/Recent Files flip menu. The log file will be opened just by clicking on the corresponding menu item. You can even cascade or tile the log file windows for simultaneous visualization of access and error logs, or any other logs - this feature is particularly useful for those who need to keep an eye on multiple logs at once. Finally, the program shows the line number and column number of the cursor location in the log file, making it easier to keep track of where you are in the logs. Overall, MakeLogic Tail is a powerful tool for monitoring log files that offers plenty of useful features.
One of the standout features of MakeLogic Tail is its ability to create "MakeLogic Tail" projects. The program allows users to add related log files into one project for easy log file management. Additionally, the program offers hot links to recently opened files from the client area of the main window.
MakeLogic Tail allows you to tail multiple log files in a single MDI window. Each log file will be opened in a separate child window, meaning that more than one log file can be monitored at the same time. Additionally, you can search the log files - the program allows you to search the currently active log file, or all open log files. Search can be case sensitive or case insensitive.
The program supports drag and drop - simply drag a log file and drop it into the application window, and the log file will be opened and tailed. MakeLogic Tail even offers the ability to highlight a chosen set of keywords in different colors. You can choose your own set of keywords by entering them in the Options dialog. Whenever these keywords appear in the log file, they will be highlighted in the given color - this feature is particularly useful for highlighting "Exception" messages in error log files.
MakeLogic Tail also keeps track of the most recently opened documents. All the recently opened documents will be listed in the File/Recent Files flip menu. The log file will be opened just by clicking on the corresponding menu item. You can even cascade or tile the log file windows for simultaneous visualization of access and error logs, or any other logs - this feature is particularly useful for those who need to keep an eye on multiple logs at once. Finally, the program shows the line number and column number of the cursor location in the log file, making it easier to keep track of where you are in the logs. Overall, MakeLogic Tail is a powerful tool for monitoring log files that offers plenty of useful features.
What's New
Version 2.1.0: Ability to create "MakeLogic Tail Projects", Add related log files into one project, Performance enhancements, Highlight keywords in colored text, Ability to search log files
Version 2.0.0: Highlight keywords in colored text, Ability to search log files