How to: Search for a Message in Messages View

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You can search for a specific message in Messages view by using its handle, type, or message ID as search criteria. Any one of these — or a combination — will be valid search criteria. The initial direction of the search can also be specified. The fields in the dialog box are preloaded with the attributes of the message currently selected.

To search for a message in Messages view

  1. Arrange your windows so that Spy++ and an active Messages View window are visible.

  2. From the Search menu, choose Find Message.

    The Message Search Dialog Box opens.

  3. Drag the Finder Tool over the desired window. As you drag the tool, the Message Search dialog box displays details on the selected window.

    – or –

    If you have the handle of the window whose messages you want to examine, type it into the Handle text box.

    – or –

    If you know the message type and/or message ID you want, select them from the Type and Message dropdown menus, and clear the Handle text box.

  4. Clear any fields for which you do not want to specify values.

    Tip

    To reduce screen clutter, select the Hide Spy option. This option conceals the main Spy++ window, leaving only the Find Window dialog box visible on top of your other applications. The Spy++ main window is restored when you click OK or Cancel, or when you clear the Hide Spy++ option.

  5. Choose Up or Down for the initial direction of the search.

  6. Click OK.

If a matching message is found, it is highlighted in the Messages view window. See Messages View.