Viewing Output Messages in the Control Expert EtherNet/IP Configuration Tool
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Overview
Use the Control Expert EtherNet/IP configuration tool’s Output Message window to diagnose the health of your EtherNet/IP network. This window maintains a log of network events. You can:
Show/Hide the Output Message Window
The Output Message window is displayed in the Control Expert EtherNet/IP configuration tool by default. To hide the window, select: File → Preferences → Output Window.
To reopen the Output Message window, repeat the above command.
Add Date/Time and Level to Output Message Window Items
To show or hide the date and time, or level of significance for Output Message window entries:
Step
Action
1
Select File → Message View → Configuration. The Output Message View Configuration dialog opens.
2
Select—or de-select—either or both:
  • Add Date to Messages
  • Add Level to Messages
3
Click OK.
Copy/Clear
To copy the contents of the Output Message window to your PC’s Windows Clipboard, select: File → Message View → Copy.
To clear the contents of the Output Message window select: File → Message View → Clear.