In the event of an error or to audit EASYCOM operations, it is interesting to keep traces of what program performs.
AS/400 trace mode is devoted to this job.
Traces mode reduced performances significantly, it must be strictly reserved for analysis purpose.
Trace Activation / Deactivation
• AS/400 trace :
Select "AS/400 Trace" to activate or deactivate the EASYCOM generated trace on AS/400.
• Library :
Use of AS/400 trace, requires to specify at least an AS/400 library and file names.
Warning, library name must be one with writing rights opened.
• File :
The file will be created if it does not exist and deleted later. Commands to AS/400 can detailed if suitable.
• Level :
Low detail level is 1 (default value), highest is 9. Trace level 4 is usually sufficient. At this level, all fields values sent or received are detailed.
• Operation time printing :
Operation time printing gives an idea of elapsed time between each request. Level 1 is enough in this case.
• Member :
Optional option.
Trace download
To download AS/400 generated trace, information related to AS/400 trace access is required. If AS/400 trace is already active, this information is already available.
• Destination file :
PC file should be specified, it will be generated by filling the entry box or choosing the file in the tree structure using the "browse" button.
NB : An user name and password must be specified on "Connection parameters" bookmark.
• To download :
Click on "Downloading" to recover the trace.