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Archiving or deleting log file data
that occurred during the session. You can save data-only reports in
comma-delimited format or fixed-field format.
To create an activity log report
1
In the Symantec pcAnywhere window, on the left navigation bar, click
pcAnywhere Tools.
2
In the right pane, under Application, double-click Activity Log Processing.
3
In the Activity Log Processing window, click Report.
4
In the Choose Input Log file window, select the event log file (*.PL9) from
which you want to generate a report, and then click Open.
If you do not see a .PL9 file, you should verify that you have enabled
pcAnywhere logging to a local log file.
See
"To generate a pcAnywhere log file"
5
In the Host and Remote Session Log Report dialog box, select the report type
that you want to use.
6
Type the date range for the report.
7
Click OK.
8
In the Select Destination File For Output dialog box, type a name for the
report.
Fully formatted reports use a .log extension. Comma-delimited reports use a
.csv extension. Fixed-field reports use a .txt extension.
9
Click Save.
10
To view the file, in the confirmation dialog box, click Yes.
Symantec pcAnywhere-generated log files are not cleared automatically. New log
information is appended to these log files, which causes them to increase in size.
When a log file becomes too large, you can archive or delete older data.
To archive or delete log file data
1
In the Symantec pcAnywhere window, on the left navigation bar, click
pcAnywhere Tools.
2
In the right pane, under Application, double-click Activity Log Processing.
3
In the Activity Log Processing window, click Archive/Delete.
4
Select the event log file (*.PL9) that you want to archive or delete, and then
click Open.
Monitoring and recording sessions
Managing log files
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