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Log File Options

Log File

Specify the name of the log file for messages indicating the status of the database connection. The log file must be in a directory available for write access by all users. The log file name cannot be set or queried at runtime. The default log file name is caidms.log. If you omit path information in the file name, CA IDMS Server creates the file in the directory recommended by Microsoft for common application data as follows:

Non-Vista:

\Documents and Settings\All Users\ApplicationData\CA\IDMS Server

Vista:

\ProgramData\CA\CA IDMS Server

Max Size

Specifies the maximum size (in bytes) of the log file when the log file rollover feature is enabled. The default is zero, which indicates no maximum size.

Max Count

Specifies the maximum number of log files. When this is greater than zero, the driver appends a numeric suffix to the "Log File Name." When the log file exceeds Max Size this number is incremented and a new log file is created. When the Max Count value is exceeded the driver re-uses the lowest log file name. The default is zero, which disables the log file rollover feature.

Both Max Size and Max Count must be greater than zero to enable the log file rollover feature.

Append To Current Log File

This option causes new information to be appended to the existing log file. If this option is chosen, care should be taken to clean out file information that is no longer needed.

Typically, tracing is enabled only to research a problem in conjunction with Technical Support. Select the check boxes under Client Trace Options as requested by Technical Support to collect trace information. Note that if Max Size and Max Count are greater than zero, this option is not available.