Compile Multiple Logs

The process of compiling multiple logs involves selecting the data files that contain the data to be displayed on the logs, and establishing the compiling settings. This tool functions just like the single-file compiler, but with these exceptions:

The top and base of the logs will be set to the depths in each data file's BH Info tab (no override),
There are no Fit Log to Page or Fit Units per Page options for scaling.

Open the data files you wish to compile.
When you are ready to compile all of the open data files, select the Compile All button from the Data Editor toolbar. Or, you can select the Compile All Logs option from the Data Editor's Log menu.

The program will display a dialog box where you can confirm a number of log settings. Click on a portion of the image below for more information; these topics are also listed at the bottom of the page.
When all of the settings are displayed to your satisfaction, click on the Process button to have the program compile the data in all open LDAT8 files into plottable logs.

That's it! The program will read the data contained in the Data Editor windows and match the fields to the items that are declared in the log design you have selected. When all data items have been processed, the completed logs will be plotted in separate tabs or windows on the screen.

If the program encounters problems compiling your data, it will usually let you know and show you the location in the data file where it has encountered a problem.

Errors During Compiling for tips on data, and on problems with the appearance of your log.
Viewing Your Log in the next section for information on viewing, printing, and exporting the log plots.
Compiling Single Logs for information about compiling one data file.
Quick-Compiling Single/Multiple Logs using the Project Manager.

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