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.