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Finished Programs / DONE: Search a folder of text files for an expression, copy the line of text
« on: June 13, 2011, 01:53 PM »
I am monitoring my internet connection (cable TV, phone, and internet) due to previous issues with the service frequently dropping off line.
I am using "EasyNetMonitor" which sends out a ping to Google.com every minute and then makes a one line log entry of “online” or “lost connection”. Each day has it's own text log file in the "Log" folder. This gives me an idea of how many times the service drops out and something to show the cable provider.
I have been copying each text log file, importing it into a spreadsheet, sorting for "lost connection", copy the results to another tab, delete the old tab, and then format the cell backgrounds based on date using alternating colors. The end result is monthly columns showing each lost connection with the days set off by alternating colors.
It works, but I was hoping somebody could help me develop a better way to get the job done. I am not a coder and only know enough about spreadsheets, macros, and batch files to get into trouble.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
I am using "EasyNetMonitor" which sends out a ping to Google.com every minute and then makes a one line log entry of “online” or “lost connection”. Each day has it's own text log file in the "Log" folder. This gives me an idea of how many times the service drops out and something to show the cable provider.
I have been copying each text log file, importing it into a spreadsheet, sorting for "lost connection", copy the results to another tab, delete the old tab, and then format the cell backgrounds based on date using alternating colors. The end result is monthly columns showing each lost connection with the days set off by alternating colors.
It works, but I was hoping somebody could help me develop a better way to get the job done. I am not a coder and only know enough about spreadsheets, macros, and batch files to get into trouble.
Any assistance would be appreciated.