Collecting usage data

Logging usage data

We want Visum to provide the functions you actually need and that make work easier for you. Select Collect usage data to help us improve our software. We then examine which parts of the program you use and how often you use individual functions.We examine which parts of the program you use and how often you use individual functions. All data collected and sent to our servers is fully anonymized. The data cannot be traced back to you or your workplace.

1.  From the Edit menu, choose User preferences.

2.  In the navigator, select Usage data.

3.  Select the option Log usage data locally.

The usage data is logged locally. After the first operation in Visum, you can view the log file via the link Usage data of the current session. The files from the previous day will be deleted at the start of Visum.

4.  Make the desired changes:

Element	Description
Collect usage data	If this option is selected, anonymized usage data is collected and sent to our servers.
Log usage data locally	If this option has been selected, usage data is logged locally. After the first operation in Visum, you can view the log file via the link Usage data of the current session. The files from the previous day will be deleted at the start of Visum. Note This option is provided only if the option Collect usage data has been selected.