User Manual

Audit Trail
18 AuditTrail
The Audit Trail function makes it possible to track operator actions.
The Audit Trail database can be exported in csv format using the Database Export
action. It is recommended to use the database export method rather than the
backup method.
Relatedinformation
Database Export
18.1 LoggingStrategies
To meet FDA (Food and Drug Administration) demands, it is possible to log
actions in a s trict manner. FDA logging implies that no log entries will ever
be overwritten. If the size of the audit trail database is close to being exceeded
(approximately 80% of the limit), a notification win dow will be displayed, where
the user is warned, and demanded to export the data.
Alternatively, the size of the Audit Trail database can be increased. If the limit of
the database is exceeded, the logging is terminated and the operator panel will be
blocked for any further operator actions. This is indicated by an error message.
With circular buffering, the oldest log entry is overwritten when the database is
full. No warning message is displayed when reaching the limit of the database.
The database can be exported using an action, regardless of logging strategy.
The log entries are saved in the Audit Trail database, and the information can be
displayed using the Audit Trail Viewer.
18.2 UsingtheAuditTrailFunction
The function is enabled by selecting Audit Trail from the Insert ribbon tab. The
configuration page opens in the desktop area. All actions available for logging
are listed. It is possible to log all or only some actions. It is also possible to log tag
changes only (without logging actions).
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