h1. How to work with log file

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Let's suppose, you want to find string _${STRING}_ in file _${FILE}_

h3. File opening

Run +mcview+ application

bq.  # mcview ${FILE}
  
h3. Search in file

In +mcview+ window push F7 and enter criteria for search - string ${STRING}.
For next search enter F7 again.

To go to end of file press SHIFT+G.
To search from the end of file to beginning use corresponding option "Backwards" in F7 window.

h3. File closing and exit

To exit from +mcview+ press F10 or 2 times ESC.

h3. File purging

In case if file has become too big it would be too long to search something in it.
Then purge it with command:

bq. # dd if=/dev/null of=${FILE}

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