Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Development:
Debugging and Troubleshooting

Clearing the log file

You can clear messages from the current log file, and leave the log file open for writing by using the following:

The Clear Log (-clearlog) startup parameter.
The CLEAR-LOG( ) method on the LOG-MANAGER system handle.
Note: This method is only valid for interactive or batch clients.
The srvrLogAppend and related properties in the ubroker.properties file with Progress Explorer.

Table 5–5 shows how to clear the log file.

Table 5–5: Clearing the log file 

Method	General syntax	Example
Startup parameter	-clearlog	-clientlog mylog.log -clearlog
LOG-MANAGER system handle	LOG-MANAGER:CLEAR-LOG( )	LOG-MANAGER:CLEAR-LOG( )
Progress Explorer or ubroker.properties files	logAppend = 0 or 1 srvrLogAppendFile= 0 or 1 brkrLogAppend= 0 or 1	srvrLogAppendFile=0

For a detailed description of the Clear Log (-clearlog) startup parameter, see OpenEdge Deployment: Startup Command and Parameter Reference .

For a detailed description of the LOG-MANAGER system handle, see OpenEdge Development: Progress 4GL Reference .