### 8.1.2. Monitors Tab

Not all of the monitors relevant to a solution are displayed by default; however, you can add them in the Monitors tab. The following types of monitors are available:

Plot Monitor

  Plot monitors show the values of expressions versus timestep.

Residual Monitor

  Residual monitors show the values of residuals for equation variables versus timestep.

Text Monitor

  Text monitors show the contents of text files that are updated as the run proceeds.

#### 8.1.2.1. Filter Selector

The Filter selector is a drop-down list that shows the monitor types available in CFX-Solver Manager. Use this selector to control the monitors displayed under the Monitors tab. The `All` setting displays the full list of available monitors.

#### 8.1.2.2. Creating Monitors

Monitors can be created within Workspace Properties. However, they can also be created directly from the Workspace menu by selecting New Monitor. For details, see New Monitor Command.

1. Select Workspace > Workspace Properties.

2. Select Monitors.

3. Click New .

   The New Monitor dialog box is displayed.

4. Under Name, type the name of the new monitor.

5. Under Type, select `Plot Monitor`, `Residual Monitor` or `Text Monitor`.

6. Click OK.

   The Monitor Properties dialog box is displayed.

7. Configure the monitor as required. For details, see CFX-Solver Manager Monitor Properties Dialog Box.

#### 8.1.2.3. Modifying Monitors

Follow the procedure below to access Monitor Properties from Workspace Properties.

1. Select Workspace > Workspace Properties.

2. Select Monitors.

3. Select the monitor to modify.

4. Click Edit .

   The Monitor Properties dialog box is displayed.

5. Configure the monitor as required. For details, see CFX-Solver Manager Monitor Properties Dialog Box.

#### 8.1.2.4. Deleting Monitors

1. Select Workspace > Workspace Properties.

2. Select Monitors.

3. Select the monitor to delete.

4. Click Delete .

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