Add Log Fields

This activity allows you to extend existing records in your application log files by adding your own custom fields. The custom log fields and the associated value, are added as a statement in the log files. You can update user defined log events by adding arguments against custom log fields.

 

NOTE:

All user defined log fields and their values remain in process scope until they are removed using the 'Remove Log Fields' activity.

 

Using  Add Log Fields Activity

1. In the Canvas Tools pane, click Assign and Write to expand the tool and view the associated activities.
2. Drag the Add Log Fields activity and drop on to the Flowchart  designer on the Canvas.

 

 

3. In the Parameter bar, define an argument that you want to add as the field value to the log file. When you add a field, the argument is selected as the field value.
3. Click the (Settings) icon to configure the log fields and define the field values. The Log Fields dialog box appears.

 

 

5. Click Add to add a new field.
   • In the Field Label, enter the desired label of the field.
   • In the Field Value, select an argument that you created in the Parameter bar.
6. Click Confirm to save the details entered.

The Add Log Fields activity is created. The activity keeps adding an argument to every subsequent log line in the application log file after each process execution .

 

Add Log Fields Properties

The properties of Add Log Fields activity are listed in the following table and can be edited in the Property grid on the right pane.

 

Property Name	Usage
Control Execution
Ignore Error	When this option is set to Yes, the application ignores any error while executing the activity. If set to NA, it bypasses the exception (if any) to let the automation flow continue; however, it marks the automation status as failure, in case of an exception. By default, this option is set to No.
Delay
Wait After	Specify the time delay that must occur after the activity is executed. The value must be in milliseconds.
Wait Before	Specify the time delay that must occur before the activity is executed. The value must be in milliseconds.
Misc
Breakpoint	Select this option to mark this activity as the pause point while debugging the process. At this point, the process freezes during execution allowing you to examine if the process is functioning as expected. In large or complex processes, breakpoints help in identifying the error, if any.
Commented	Select this option to mark this activity as inactive in the entire process. When an activity is commented, it is ignored during the process execution.
DisplayName	The display name of the activity in the flowchart designer area. By default, the name is set as Add Log Fields. You can change the name as required.