HALOG

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Make an entry

Shift leaders should make frequent halog entries!

from the command line

• open a terminal
• type "halog"
• in the window that opens, enter the text of your log entry
• add a subject in the subject line
• you can add email addresses of people you would like to pay special attention to this entry
• to add an attachment (one thing that makes this utility so useful):
  • Click on "Add Attachment" (second from the right at the bottom of the window)
  • To add a snapshot, click on the "Add Snapshot..."
    • Use the cursor to choose the region you want to include in your log entry by clicking on a point and dragging the mouse to the opposite corner
    • Wait a few seconds for the window to reappear
    • Check your snapshot; if not good then you can "Click to clear" and try again
  • To add a file, click on the "Attach File..."
    • choose your file from the directory in the window that opens
    • make sure you are choosing the correct file

Using the online interface

• Log in (upper right hand corner of the page)
• Mouse over "Add Content" to the left of the menu bar
• Choose "LogEntry" from the dropdown menu
• In the "Main" tab
  • Enter the Title (Subject)
  • Check the box to indicate whether the entry needs attention
  • Choose the logbook to post to (you can choose multiple logbooks, if appropriate)
  • Add tags
  • Indicate co-authors
  • write your log entry in the "Body"
  • enter the email address of people you want to alert in "Notify"
• You can attach files by clicking on the Attachments" tab
  • Warning: The HALOG web interface is buggy - DO NOT upload your plots before typing things
    • It will delete all of your attachments unless you first click "preview"
    • After getting your text saved with preview it is safe to upload files
    • But you may need to hit preview a few more times to ensure your files are there before submitting
    • Files can always be added in edit, comment, or followup mode too if you have trouble
  • Browse for the image or other type of file
  • click on the file name you want to attach then click "Open"
  • don't forget to click "Upload"
  • to reference another logbook entry, click on the "References" tab
    • you can search logbook entries in the "Logbook References"
    • click on the entry you want to reference
    • to add more than one reference, click on "Add another item"
    • you can do similar things for external references
• when your entry is complete, press "Preview" or "Save"