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Output Tab, Message Options Dialog Box

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Use the Output tab to specify what data from each message to list in Messages View. To display the Message Options Dialog Box, choose Log Messages from the Spy menu.

The following settings are available on the Output tab:

  • Line Numbers
    Display line numbers.

  • Message Nesting Level
    Prefix nested messages with one period per level.

  • Raw Message Parameters
    Display the hexadecimal wParam and lParam values.

  • Decoded Message Parameters
    Display the results of message-specific decoding of the wParam and lParam values.

  • Raw Return Values
    Display the hexadecimal lResult return value.

  • Decoded Return Values
    Display the results of message-specific decoding of the lResult return value.

  • Message Origin Time
    The elapsed time since the Windows system was started (for posted messages only).

  • Message Mouse Position
    The screen coordinates of the mouse when the message was posted (for posted messages only).

  • Lines maximum
    Limit the number of lines that are retained in the currently selected Messages view.

  • Also Log Messages to File
    Specify an output file for the message log. This output file is written simultaneously with the message log window.

  • Save Settings as Default
    Save the preceding settings for new message stream windows. These settings are saved when you quit Spy++.