How to enable logging for Java Web Start on Java 6.

I'm trying to get logging working in Java Web Start from Java 6. In previous versions I was able to specify a log file in the Java Web Star control panel (or whatever it was called) , but I can't work out what to do in the Java 6 version of JWS. I've checked the docs and searched the forums here and on java.net but haven't been able to find anything.

Does anybody know how I can get this working?

Cheers

Stephen.

[443 byte] By [sg3a] at [2007-11-26 16:29:40]
# 1
> I'm trying to get logging working in Java Web Start from Java 6. ..> Does anybody know how I can get this working?Win XP?Start | Settings | Control PanelJava Control Panel | Advanced | Debugging | Enable Logging
AndrewThompson64a at 2007-7-8 22:54:05 > top of Java-index,Desktop,Deploying...
# 2
Yes on XP.
sg3a at 2007-7-8 22:54:05 > top of Java-index,Desktop,Deploying...
# 3
OK.. does that mean that the instructions I gave for enabling logging on Win XP, worked for you?
AndrewThompson64a at 2007-7-8 22:54:05 > top of Java-index,Desktop,Deploying...
# 4

Sorry, I was in a hurry and didn't read your e-mail properly. I have already done what you've outlined here, the problem is that I can't find where the log file is being written. Do you know where it writes to? In the past I was able to specify the name of the file it logged to, is it still possible to do this?

Regards,

Stephen.

sg3a at 2007-7-8 22:54:05 > top of Java-index,Desktop,Deploying...
# 5

> Sorry, I was in a hurry and didn't read your e-mail properly.

Note: This is a thread in a public forum, not email.

If it were email, it would be a private conversation,

between you, me and whoever we add to the addess

list. ..and you would be paying consulatnacy fees for

my participation.

On the public forum, it can be seen by anybody, and

I don't send you a bill.

And on that note, when asking for free advice on

public forums, please read replies carefully (I

might ask the same of a consultancy client, but

since thay are paying by the email - it is really

their own choice).

..

> ..the problem is that I can't find where the log file

> is being written. Do you know where it writes to?

..

I understand it is specified in the logging.properties

in the lib of the JRE/JDK. E.G. several locations

for my current system..

C:/Program Files/Java/j2re1.5.0/lib/logging.properties

C:/Program Files/Java/j2sdk1.5.0/jre/lib/logging.properties

C:/Program Files/Java/j2re1.6.0/jre/lib/logging.properties

AndrewThompson64a at 2007-7-8 22:54:05 > top of Java-index,Desktop,Deploying...
# 6
Bit arrogant! Take a valium mate.
sg3a at 2007-7-8 22:54:05 > top of Java-index,Desktop,Deploying...
# 7

> Bit arrogant!

> Take a valium mate.

Please read [url http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html#keepcool]Dealing with rudeness[/url] and the next section [url http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html#not_losing]On Not Reacting Like A Loser[/url] and go back and read the whole article: [url http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html#intro]How To Ask Questions The Smart Way[/url]

Caffeine0001a at 2007-7-8 22:54:05 > top of Java-index,Desktop,Deploying...
# 8
Great, another one!
sg3a at 2007-7-8 22:54:05 > top of Java-index,Desktop,Deploying...
# 9
Automatic enabling of logging in webstart was implemented as RFE and will be integrated in JDK 7. After it is integrated I will propose it be backported to a JDK 6 update. Thanks for all the suggestions. (sorry to see a flame exchange from two of out best posters)/Andy
dietz333a at 2007-7-8 22:54:05 > top of Java-index,Desktop,Deploying...
# 10
Thanks for the definitive info regarding this. I also received some very helpful and detailed information in the java.net forums. If you're interested see http://forums.java.net/jive/thread.jspa?forumID=78&threadID=22250RegardsStephen.
sg3a at 2007-7-8 22:54:05 > top of Java-index,Desktop,Deploying...