GE HEALTHCARE
DIRECTION FQ091013, REVISION 1    VIVID I N AND VIVID Q N SERVICE MANUAL
7-172 Section 7-8 - Automatic Error Log
7-8-2-3-2 Setting the Log File Attachments
Note: In the Advanced Export Options dialog, from the lower area (labelled Attach - see 
Figure 7-148 on page 7-171) users may flag the different items they may wish to attach to 
the log files (or alternatively disable the checkboxes for those not required).
Table 7-5 outlines the different categories of information that may be attached to a log file.
1.) Make sure the required Log File Ranges are set, as previously described.
2.) Under Attach, use the checkboxes provided to flag the required attachments, as appropriate.
Note: Clicking the Restore Defaults button returns to the default setting whereby all checkboxes 
in the left column are flagged and all on the right are disabled, as shown Figure 7-148.
3.) When done, from the Destination drop-down menu, select the required export destination (CD or 
Memory Stick) then click Save and Export.
A Zip file (named "logfile_<date>_<time>.zip") is copied onto the selected removable media.
Note: Previously, users were required to save log files before exporting them. With version BT06, 
these two operations are performed as one step.
When export is completed, a message is displayed saying (number of) reports successfully exported.
4.) Click OK to close the window.
5.) When export completed, press <Ctrl>+E to eject the media.
Table 7-5    Attachment Categories and Recommendations for Use
Category Type of Information and Recommended Use
Diagnostic Reports Should be used whenever a diagnostic test has failed and it is necessary to forward the 
information to GE Medical Systems for analysis.
Crash and Memory Dumps Useful for any type of memory crash or system lock-up problem.
Keyboard Strokes Log Shows the keyboard strokes that were recorded by the system - may be useful in detection 
of a specific error.
Windows Logs Contains the Windows operating system logs - supports the application operation.
Sniffer Logs Applicable if the Network Sniffer Log has been used.
Data Base Folder Provides more Archive information. Useful for loss of patient information and/or analysis of 
database, archive, or back-up problems.
D: and E: File Listing Lists all file names and locations in the hard disk drives: D and E.
Useful in the event of loss of patient information, missing images, lock-up problems, etc.
Connectivity Report Provides details on the connectivity configuration.
Recommended to include this whenever any type of connectivity problem arises.
"Upload to GE" Tool Enables the user to export the log directly to GE Medical Systems for analysis.
For details, see Sending Log Files to GE on page 7 - 173.
DBScan Log files created when performing a scan of the database contain useful information 
regarding the integrity of the database. 
When selecting DVD/CD as the export destination, first make sure that the DVD/CD has been 
formatted. For details, see Formatting a DVD/CD on page 7 - 168.