Pause log scrolling to inspect an older entry¶
The Logs tab in Network Diagnostics tails the AetherSDR log file in real time. This page explains how to pause that automatic scrolling so you can read an older entry without it jumping away, and how to resume live tailing when you are done.
Before you start¶
- Open Network Diagnostics via
Settings > Network.... - Click the Logs tab to make the log viewer visible.
Steps¶
- Go to
Settings > Network.... - Click the Logs tab.
- To pause scrolling, do either of the following:
- Scroll up in the log viewer. The viewer automatically switches to Paused.
- Click the toggle button, which reads Live, to switch it to Paused.
- Read the entry you need. The display stays fixed while the button shows Paused.
- When you are ready to return to the live tail, click the toggle button, which now reads Paused, to switch it back to Live. The viewer immediately jumps to the newest output and resumes auto-scrolling.
What each control does¶
| Control | Default | Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Live / Paused (toggle button) | Live | When set to Live, the viewer auto-scrolls to the newest log output. When set to Paused, scrolling stops and the display holds its current position. Scrolling up in the viewer automatically switches the button to Paused. Clicking the button while it reads Paused resumes auto-scrolling and jumps to the tail. |
Tips¶
- Scrolling up is the fastest way to pause — you do not need to reach for the toggle button first.
- The log view is syntax-highlighted by log level and category name, which makes it easier to spot the entry you are looking for before the display was paused.
- Category filter checkboxes (Filter Categories) and the Select All and Deselect All buttons remain active while paused, so you can narrow the visible entries without resuming live scrolling.