The Logging policy dialog: Logging settings

ClosedTo access this dialog:

  1. On the Configuration tab of the Administration module, expand System specifications.

  2. Select Global policies.

  3. In the right pane, double-click Logging.

Use these settings to set up or adjust logging in the Administration and Production modules.

Note

Log level

  • ClosedError level

    Only application errors are logged.

  • ClosedApplication level

    Only application events are logged:

    • Errors.

    • Starting and ending the program.

    • Opening and closing the main program windows.

    • Opening and closing the databases.

  • ClosedFunction level

    In addition to the application-level events, these events are also logged:

    • Menu calls.

    • API calls (and events fired).

    • Production events: production task loaded, activity executed, and so on.

  • ClosedObject level

    In addition to the events included in the application-level and function-level logs, this level includes changes made to program objects (solutions, documents, fields, and so on).

  • ClosedDebug level

    In addition to the events included in all of the above levels, these events are also logged:

    • When function calls start and end.

    • Exceptions.

    Note: This alternative results in very large log files. It is only for advanced debugging.

Log to the Windows event log

Saves log information in the operating system's Event log.

Log to file

Saves log information to separate files.

Log to local application folder for current Windows user

Saves log information in the default location for the user who opened this dialog. The exact location varies depending on the operating system.

Log to specific folder

Allows you to save information in any folder—for example on a server.

The Logging policy dialog: Purging settings

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