Setting preferences for IBM i Log and Trace Analyzer

The IBM® i Log and Trace Analyzer converts IBM i job logs and message queues to Common Base Event format. This topic shows how to set preferences when starting Log and Trace Analyzer from the Remote System Explorer.

Before you begin

Note: The Profiling and Logging tools and menu items might be hidden when you first try to use them. In this case you must enable the Tester capability.
  1. On the main workbench menu bar, select Window > Preferences.
  2. In the left pane, expand Workbench and select Capabilities.
  3. In the right pane, expand Tester and select Profiling and Logging. Click OK. This enables the required capability.

About this task

You can now set your preferences.

Procedure

  1. Select Window > Preferences.
  2. In the left pane, expand Profiling and Logging and select i Log and Trace Analyzer.
  3. In the right pane, set your preferences:
    • If you select Download log to workstation, logs that you import are copied to your local workstation by default.
    • If you select Use generated file, a log file is generated for you. Otherwise, you must specify the file.
    • Use the Default log file folder field to specify the folder where you want the log file to be placed.

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