Start/notes.ini Parameters/DEBUG_OUTFILE_UNIQUE

DEBUG_OUTFILE_UNIQUE

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Parameter: DEBUG_OUTFILE_UNIQUE
Short description: Creates a separate, timestamped Debug_Outfile on every server start instead of overwriting the existing one.

Profile

Parameter
DEBUG_OUTFILE_UNIQUE
Category
Logging / Debug
Component
Server, Client
Available since
10.0
Supported versions
10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 14.0, 14.5, 14.5.1
GUI equivalent
notes.ini only (no GUI)
Possible values
0 = overwrite (default), 1 = unique file per start

Description

The central log file addressed via Debug_Outfile is normally overwritten on every server/client start. For longer error analyses (e.g. sporadic crashes or restart loops), this means previous logs are lost. With DEBUG_OUTFILE_UNIQUE=1, a timestamp/PID is automatically appended to the file name so that every session gets its own file.

Example configuration

Debug_Outfile=C:\Domino\Debug\debug.txt
DEBUG_OUTFILE_UNIQUE=1

Notes & pitfalls

  • Don't forget to clean up – files accumulate.
  • Pairs well with DEBUG_CAPTURE_TIMEOUT and individual DEBUG_* flags.
  • Indispensable for crash analyses, because otherwise the last run would be lost after the crash.
  • A clear naming convention makes HCL Support uploads easier.
  • Takes effect after a server/client restart.