Log Device Types

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The DTM Logger defines a log device as an object that can process a trace from a test job. Logger supports the following device types for use in device strings:

• $LocalPub - local publisher

• $LogFile - XML log file

• $PlainLog - plain text log file

• $Console - computer display

• $Debugger - debug console

• $NetPub - network publisher that sends traces

• $NetSub - network publisher that receives traces

• $Tactics - tactics database logger

Each device type has a number of options that you can specify when you set up the device. Some options are common to all device types. All device options are described in the following sections:

• Common Options

• $LocalPub Options

• $LogFile Options

• $PlainLog Options

• $Console Options

• $Debugger Options

• $NetPub Options

• $NetSub Options

• $Tactics Options

See Also

Initializing a log device, Device string

Build date: 9/14/2012