Getting Started with TLOGic

Learn how to upload and analyze your TLOG files in minutes

What is TLOGic?

TLOGic is a powerful web-based analysis tool for IBM/Toshiba point-of-sale transaction log (TLOG) files. It provides comprehensive insights into sales transactions, operator performance, department analytics, and much more—all through an intuitive interface.

System Requirements

Recommended Browsers

  • Google Chrome (latest version)
  • Microsoft Edge (latest version)
  • Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
  • Safari (latest version)

File Requirements

  • TLOG files (.tlg, .dat, .db0)
  • Toshiba ACE or SA format
  • Optional: Custom tlogmetadata.xml

First Time Setup

1

Create an Account

Visit the TLOGic application and sign up for an account. New users receive a 14-day free trial with full access to all features.

2

Upload Your First TLOG File

Once logged in, you'll see the upload screen with a drag-and-drop file area.

Screenshot: File Upload Interface

To upload a file:

3

Parse the TLOG File

After selecting your file, click the "Parse Tlog" button. TLOGic will:

A progress bar will show the parsing status. Large files may take 30-60 seconds to process.

4

Explore Your Data

Once parsing is complete, you'll automatically be taken to the Raw Data view where you can:

Working with Recent Files

TLOGic automatically saves your recently parsed files for quick access. When you return to the application:

Pro Tip

Use the "Load New File" button in the top navigation bar to upload additional TLOG files without losing your current session.

Using Custom Metadata

If you have proprietary transaction formats or custom field definitions, you can upload a custom tlogmetadata.xml file:

  1. Click the Settings icon (gear) in the top navigation
  2. Scroll to the "TLOG Settings" section
  3. Click "Upload Custom Schema"
  4. Select your tlogmetadata.xml file
  5. The schema will be validated and applied to future parsing operations
Important

Custom metadata schemas must follow the standard TLOG metadata XML format. Invalid schemas will be rejected with an error message.

TLOGic features a dual-navigation system for easy access to all features:

Primary Navigation Tabs

Raw Data

Browse and search all transactions

Stats

View file statistics and debug info

AI Playground

AI-powered operator insights

Departments

Department sales analysis

Operators

Operator performance metrics

Customers

Customer transaction analysis

Items

Item-level sales data

Sales/HR

Hourly sales heatmaps

Info

File and system information

Next Steps

Now that you've uploaded and parsed your first TLOG file, you're ready to explore TLOGic's powerful features:

Learn Search & Filtering

Master advanced search syntax to find specific transactions quickly.

Read More
Explore Analytics

Dive into department, operator, and customer analytics.

Read More
Try AI Analysis

Get intelligent insights with AI-powered operator analysis.

Read More
Understand Terminology

Learn TLOG-specific terms and concepts.

Read More