Specifications

Diagnostic Commands
PlantScape Server and Client Configuration Guide 515
trace
Description
trace is used to record communications activity for Stations and channels.
Syntax
trace [ lrn1 [- Llrn2 ] [-M mem_size ]]
Notes
• To start a trace, the database must be loaded and the server must be
running.
• To stop a trace, enter trace 0.
• To dump captured information, enter trace.
Example
This example start a trace for LRN 69 with 512Kb buffer.
trace 69 -M512
This example starts a trace for both communications links for an FS90 channel on
channel 2 with 1M memory usage.
trace 63 -L64 -1024
Viewing the Trace Buffer Contents
If you want to view the contents of a trace buffer after you have stopped a trace,
you can redirect the output of the trace command to a file. For example, to save
it to a file called “trace.dmp” enter trace > trace.dmp.
You can then use a text editor to view the contents of the file.
Part Description
lrn1 First LRN that is traced.
lrn2 Second LRN that is traced.
mem_size The amount of tract is captured, in Kb (default 30Kb).
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