Consistency Checker Diagnostics Tool

The Consistency Checker is an engineering, diagnostic tool that is accessible from the File menu in the Graphics Editor.

Consistency Checker

Field

Description

Check

Clears any existing error messages and runs any check marked tasks.

Auto Fix

Automatically fixes any errors found after a task has been run.

Fix

Manually initiate a fix on any selected errors.

Display or hides the Properties of Task section in the Tasks tab.

NOTE: Only displays when the Tasks tab is selected.

Load all tasks from all task files.

Progress Bar

Displays a green moving bar when tasks are executed. You can Pause or Stop All a task, as needed.


Tasks Tab

Tasks Tab

Task section

Field

Description

Enabled

Enables the task.

State

Displays the current state of the task.

  • Checking
  • Fixing
  • None

Result

Displays the result of the task.

- Completed Successfully

- Completed with Findings

- Completed with Errors

- Canceled

- Failed

Description

Displays a brief description of the task.

Progress

When a task is active, displays the progress of the task.

- Pause task

- Resume task

Assembly Name

Displays the name of the task file (.DLL)

Version

Displays the version of the task assembly.

Findings section

Field

Description

Solved

Displays a checkmark if the issue is resolved.

Task Description

Displays the name and description of the task.

Reason

Displays the reason why the issue was added.

Solution

Displays what the solution is to fix the issue.

 

Property of Task Section: Description varies according to task selected

Field

Description

Key

Displays the property path.

Value

Displays the property value.

Input fields

Allows you to enter text to add a new key or value, respectively. Or, modify an already selected task property.

When you enter a name of a new property, it must be a unique name.

Applies the changes made to the Key and Value fields or adds the new property.

Restores the Key and Value fields to their default settings.

Displays a description of the highlighted property.


Settings Tab

Settings Tab

Field

Description

Watch File System

When checked, the Consistency Checker watches the Task Directory for newly added task .DLL’s, upon detection, the .DLL is then automatically loaded.

Save Exceptions (Save to File)

Exceptions are written and saved in the Export log file.


Log Tab

Log Tab

Field

Description

DateTime

Display the date and time the log entry was noted.

Task

Display the name and description of the task.

Message

Display any status or error messages associated with the task.

NOTE: In the event of an error message, placing the mouse over the message may display additional information about the issue.

Clear

Clear the log of all text.

Save to file

Save the log content to a text file.

Errors

Display the number of errors found and allows you to use the arrow buttons to scroll through the error messages.


Related Topics

For background information, see Consistency Checker Diagnostic Tool Tasks.

For related procedures, see Running the Consistency Checker Diagnostic Tool.