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4. The Default Directory field displays the current default location for logfiles. If that is the
desired directory, click OK. If you wish to change the default log file directory, see the To
change the default log directory section.
Automatic logging will begin when you initiate the next DSView software Telnet/SSH applet
session to that device. At that time, the Logging Status label will indicate Logging.
To disable automatic logging:
1. Select Options - Session Properties from the menu bar.
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Click the Session Settings icon in the toolbar.
The Session Properties dialog box will appear.
2. Click the Logging tab.
3. Disable the Logging checkbox.
4. Click OK.
Automatic logging will stop when you initiate the next DSView software Telnet/SSH applet
session to that device. When logging stops, the Logging Status label disappears.
To start dynamic logging:
1. Select Options - Logging - Start from the menu bar. The Log dialog box appears.
2. The Look in list contains the default log file directory and the File name field contains the
default log filename. Using this filename format is recommended; however, you may change it
for the duration of this DSView software Telnet/SSH applet session. If you choose to use the
default log filename, skip to step 4.
3. To change the default log filename for the duration of the dynamic logging session, you may
select a directory from the Look in list. The directory list may contain directories and files. To
create a new directory:
a. Click the Create New Folder button. A new directory named New Folder appears in the
directory list.
b. Click the New Folder entry in the directory list to highlight it. Then click the entry again to
edit its name. Type in a new name. Press
Enter. The directory appears in alphabetical
order in the directory list.
c. Double-click the newly-created directory in the directory list. The File name field will
now contain the name of the new directory.
d. Type a new filename in the File name field. If you enter a filename that already exists, the
new file will overwrite the old file.
4. Click Log to confirm the directory selection and begin logging.
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Click Cancel to exit the dialog box and cancel the request to start logging.
When logging begins, the Logging Status label will indicate Logging.