Log

A Log contains the information needed when a Write Log Action A feature that supplies the instructions in a botflow. is executed.

A Log provides details about where the data file is located, how the fields are separated, and what information is written to the file.

Create a log

To create a log:

1. Click Add Item on the Botflow Pane.



2. Click Log.

The Log window displays.



3. Enter a unique name for the log file template in the Name field.
4. Enter a file path for the log in the File path field.

Optionally, click the Folder to select a file path.

Optionally, click the Magic Wand to use the Expression Builder.

5. Create the information list Items using the Option Bar tools.

Defined items are listed in the order they are written to the file.  Use the Up and Down arrows on the Options Bar to control the order of the rows in the Log.

6. Select Add header to write field names to the log file instead of the data.
7. Select Add custom message to each row and to add a custom message logged with the record in the file.

The custom message is specified at the time a Write Data File Action is created.

8. Select Custom delimiter to specify the delimiter character.

A preview of the information list log displays as entries are added.

9. Optionally, enter a Note describing the Log action.
10. Click OK to create the Log.

Manage logs

To manage Logs:

1. Navigate to the Log on the Botflow Pane.
2. Right-click the Log.

The Context Menu displays.



3. Use the Context Menu to add, edit, delete and duplicate Logs.

Log window field descriptions

Field or button	Description
Name	Enter a unique name for the log file template.
File path	Enter a file path for the log. Optionally, click the Folder to select a file path. Optionally, click the Magic Wand to use the Expression Builder.
Items	Create the information list Items using the Option Bar tools. Defined items are listed in the order they are written to the file. Use the Up and Down arrows to control the order of the rows in the log.
Add header	Select to write field names to the log file instead of the data.
Add custom message to each row	Select to add a custom message to each row and to add a custom message logged with the record in the file. The custom message is specified at the time a Write Data File Action is created.
Custom delimiter	Select to specify the delimiter character.
Preview	A preview of the information list log displays as entries are added.