The system checks the format tree to prevent inconsistent data from being used when a file is generated or converted. You can execute a check manually at any time in the format-defining process. In addition, the system performs a check automatically when you activate your format tree.
To perform a manual check, choose ( ) . The system carries out the following checks:
Syntax check
Consistency check (such as reference to node attributes)
Correct level distribution
Check for completeness
If the check generates error or warning messages, the system displays a log. The log indicates the type of message (red for error, yellow for warning, green for information) and a short text. The text of an error message – which must be corrected in order to activate a format tree – is additionally highlighted in yellow. If a long text is available for the message, you can display it by choosing ( ) .
After a log has been generated, you can display it by choosing ( ) .
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