Browse the log archive
If you create a system diagnostics report, you can use Console to view, search, and sort it.
Create a system diagnostics report.
Tip: To get details on how to create logs for other devices, see Apple Developer website: Profiles and Logs.
In the Finder, double-click the log archive file.
A new Console window opens with the log archive displayed.
Browse the log archive by doing any of the following:
Sort data: Move the pointer over the column name you want to sort by, then click it. All the rows in the log archive are reordered according to the column you sorted. Click the column name again to reverse the sort order.
View the log messages: View log messages.
Note: To specify the range of time you want to see log messages for, click the Showing pop-up menu in the bottom-left corner of the window, then select a time range. For example, choose Last Hour to show only the log messages from the last hour of the log archive.
View activities: View activities.
Search log messages and activities: Search logs and activities.
Share the log archive: Share log messages, activities, or reports.