
Section 7.0 Overview
RDLogManager is a tool for generating Rivendell logs. It is different from RDLogEdit in
that, instead of building logs line-by-line, it allows log structures to be defined by a series
of rules (called events and clocks) that are then plugged into a time framework (called a
grid). This grid is then used to automatically generate logs on an as-needed basis. Each
Rivendell service has its own, separately defined grid, thus allowing for separate log
generation rules for each service. This system of rules allows for very powerful, modular
features, including the ability to import and use scheduling data from various external
third party systems, such as music schedulers and traffic and billing systems.
RDLogManager also includes facilities for generating reports. Reports are data outputs
that detail whether certain events aired as scheduled, and under what circumstances.
Reports are available in various formats. Some are intended to be read by humans, while
others are intended for use by other, external software systems as a means of reconciling
exported schedules.
When RDLogManager is started, it displays its main menu (see Illustration 42).
Section 7.1 Grids
Each Rivendell service has an RDLogManager grid. To see the list of available grids,
touch the Edit Grids button to open the Log Grids dialog (see Illustration 43).
Illustration 42: RDLogManager
Main Menu
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