📖 LogMonk Documentation

🚀 Getting Started

Welcome to LogMonk! This comprehensive guide will help you master all features of our professional log file viewer.

🎯 Key Benefits

• 📈 Unlimited File Sizes: Handle multi-gigabyte log files without performance issues
• 📦 Archive Support: Open compressed files (.gz, .zip, .7z, .rar) directly
• ⚡ Lightning Search: Memory-mapped search with real-time results
• 📝 Smart Formatting: Automatic log level and pattern recognition
• 🌙 Modern UI: Fluent Design with dark/light themes

⚙️ Installation

💻 System Requirements

📦 Installation Steps

1. Download: Get LogMonk from our download page
2. Run Installer: Double-click LogMonk-Setup.exe
3. Follow Wizard: Accept license and choose installation location
4. Complete Setup: Installation takes ~30 seconds
5. Launch: LogMonk will start automatically after installation

🌟 First Use

🎁 Trial Experience

LogMonk offers a full-featured 14-day trial with no limitations:

• ✅ All features unlocked
• ✅ No file size restrictions
• ✅ Complete archive support
• ✅ Advanced search capabilities
• ✅ One-time 7-day extension available

🖼️ Interface Overview

📁 Opening Files

📂 Supported File Types

📁 How to Open Files

1. File Menu: File ? Open or Ctrl+O
2. Drag & Drop: Drag files directly into LogMonk
3. Context Menu: Right-click file ? "Open with LogMonk"
4. Command Line: LogMonk.exe "path\to\file.log"

🔍 Search Features

⚡ Basic Search

LogMonk provides powerful search capabilities with real-time results:

• Quick Search: Ctrl+F to open search panel
• Case Sensitivity: Toggle with Ctrl+Shift+C
• Whole Words: Match complete words only
• Real-time Results: See matches as you type

🔍 Advanced Search Options

🎯 Search Examples

# Find error messages
ERROR|FATAL|EXCEPTION

# Search for IP addresses
\b(?:\d{1,3}\.){3}\d{1,3}\b

# Find timestamp ranges
2024-01-15 (09|10|11):\d{2}:\d{2}

# Search for specific user actions
user\.login|user\.logout|user\.register

📝 Text Formatting

📊 Automatic Content Recognition

LogMonk automatically detects and formats log content:

⚙️ Display Customization

Customize appearance in Settings ? Display:

• 🌙 Dark theme optimized
• ☀️ Light theme optimized
• 📊 High contrast mode
• 📝 Custom text formatting

📦 Archive Support

🗜️ Supported Formats

⚙️ Archive Handling

• Automatic Detection: LogMonk detects archive format automatically
• No Extraction: Files are read directly from archives
• Multiple Files: Choose which file to view in multi-file archives
• Password Protection: Enter password when prompted

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

⚙️ Settings

🎨 Appearance Settings

• Theme: Dark, Light, or System default
• Font: Choose font family and size
• Display: Customize text formatting
• Line Numbers: Show/hide line numbers
• Word Wrap: Enable text wrapping

⚡ Performance Settings

• Buffer Size: Adjust memory usage for large files
• Search Threads: Optimize search performance
• Cache Size: Control file caching
• Update Frequency: Real-time update intervals

📁 File Associations

LogMonk can be set as the default application for:

• .log files
• .txt files
• Compressed log archives
• Custom file extensions

🔑 Licensing

🎁 Trial License

Your trial includes:

• ✅ 14 days full access
• ✅ All features unlocked
• ✅ No file size limits
• ✅ One-time 7-day extension

💼 Professional License

One-time purchase of $29.99 includes:

• ✅ Permanent license
• ✅ 1 year of free updates
• ✅ Premium email support
• ✅ Commercial use rights
• ✅ Priority feature requests

🔑 License Activation

1. Purchase license from our purchase page
2. Receive license key via email
3. Open LogMonk ? Help ? Enter License Key
4. Enter your license key and email
5. Click "Activate" - done!

🔧 Troubleshooting

🐛 Common Issues

📧 Getting Help

If you need additional support:

• Email: support@logmonk.tech
• Response Time: Typically within 24 hours
• Include: LogMonk version, Windows version, and detailed description

💡 Advanced Features

📊 Log Analysis Tools

• Statistics Panel: View line count, file size, and search metrics
• Timeline View: Visualize log entries over time
• Pattern Detection: Automatically identify recurring patterns
• Export Options: Save filtered results to new files

📝 Command Line Interface

# Open file directly
LogMonk.exe "C:\logs\application.log"

# Open with specific search
LogMonk.exe "C:\logs\app.log" --search="ERROR"

# Open in read-only mode
LogMonk.exe "C:\logs\app.log" --readonly

# Multiple files
LogMonk.exe "file1.log" "file2.log"

📤 Integration Features

• Windows Explorer: Context menu integration
• PowerShell: Command-line tools and scripts
• File Monitoring: Auto-refresh when files change
• Multiple Windows: Compare logs side-by-side

⚡ Performance Tips

📈 Optimize for Large Files

• Increase Buffer Size: Settings ? Performance ? Buffer Size
• Use SSD Storage: Store log files on fast storage
• Close Other Apps: Free up system memory
• Disable Real-time Scanning: Temporarily disable antivirus for very large files

🔍 Search Optimization

• Use Specific Patterns: Narrow down search terms
• Enable Multi-threading: Use all CPU cores for search
• Index Common Searches: Cache frequently used patterns
• Time Range Filters: Limit search to specific timeframes

💾 Memory Management

• Streaming Mode: For files larger than available RAM
• Garbage Collection: Automatic memory cleanup
• Compression: Use compressed archives to save disk space
• File Rotation: Implement log rotation for ongoing monitoring