How to Use DØ e-log
V1.1, J. Yu, Dec. 14, 2000
*** This instruction only gets you started, using DØ e-log.  By no means this instruction is complete.  Refer to "Quick Guide to E-log" for more details

1. Log onto one of the DØ online Linux machines in the control room
2. Type "setup d0online"
3. Type "start_daq logbook"
4. Click on "Log In/Log Out" button on the left top corner and type your name and password.   In order to log, you need to be registered as one of the legitmate users, contact Michael Begel for registration.
5. Select one of the categories at the top of the LogBook window, by clicking on one of the tabs.  The highlighted tab indicate your selection.
6. Click on the "Log" within the selected category box, followed by a click on the desired log type (eg. General log). This pops up a new window of a log entry window.
7. Enlarge this "Log Entry" window by clicking on the middle icon at the right top corner.
8. Click and hold the left mouse button with the pointer placed on the "Text" button on the right top corner, and move it into the "Log Entry" area.  This allows you to type in text entries. Dragging in "Pen" button allows you to use the drawing pad (This operation is a bit more involved, so refer to the Quick E-Log guide)
9. Type in the log entries into the "Log Entry" area.
10. When done making an entry into the log book, click right mouse button and select "Select All Entries" button, by clicking the right mouse button.  This highlights the only the top portion of the log entry area, yet all the entries are logged into the database.
11.Click right mouse button and select on "Archive Selected Area" button.
12. Repeating the Steps 8-11 every time you make an entry will archive the log with proper time stamp.
13. When your shift is over logout.