This tab allows the user to control logging operations. PSTextMerge writes information about certain events to a log file. Reviewing this data can be useful, especially if the program is not performing as expected. The following sections appear on this tab.

Log Destination

This determines where the log output is sent. You can select any of the following options.

None -- The logging data will not be visible.
Window -- Sends log messages to the standard Java console.
Text -- Sends log messages to the text area below, within the Log tab.
Disk -- Saves the log messages to a disk file, with the standard name "PSTextMerge_log.txt".

Logging Threshold

This determines the quantity and severity of messages that will appear in the log. You have the following options.

Normal -- All events will be written to the log, even those indicating normal program operation.
Minor -- Minor, Medium and Major severity events will be written.
Medium -- Medium and Major severity events will be written.
Major -- Only major events will be written to the log.

Data Logging

Input data files are often passed to the logger, primarily so that significant events that are data-related can include a display of the data record that generated the event. Checking the "Log All Data?" box will result in all data passed to the logger being written to the log. This may be helpful if the log is otherwise showing insufficient data to let you understand the workings of the program.

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