If I understand the situation, a PC with Windows 98 is running Analog. If this is the case, the file path would normally specify a platter or drive for the log file (e.g., C:\Exproxy\exproxy.log). If the path to the logfile isn't specified correctly, then analog can't open the logfile. To test the path, launch Windows Notepad or Windows Wordpad; then, on the menu bar, click File and click Open. Finally, type or paste the entire path of the logfile (including the file name) into the file name field. If Notepad can find the file, the path should be okay.
Assuming that the path to the logfile is correct, other conditions might prevent Analog from opening it. A corrupted logfile is one condition that might cause problems. A logfile that is being accessed by another application might also be such a condition. To test for such conditions, use Windows Notepad or Windows Wordpad to open the logfile. If it can't be opened by Notepad, then another application is probably using the file. If it can be opened, check for corruption. Ignoring the logfile is the result of being unable to find and read the logfile. Another way of thinking about it is that Analog is ignoring that parameter as it continues to follow the other parameters that are established in the configuration file(s). Rather than exit prematurely, Analog follows every parameter possible (and reports all unsuccessful attempts) before exiting. HTH, -- Duke Hillard Joel Rudy wrote: >Hello, > >I'm a newbie to the list and to Analog--any advice and assitance will be >most appreciated! > >Analog was downloaded from the website and installed on my computer. We >using Ezproxy on an Linux server to proxy and authenticate user access to >fee-based databases available through our library. Only individuals in the >password file (or those IP's that are exempted) are allowed access. I FTP >over the log file (exproxy.log) to my Windows 98 machine. The idea is to >get statistics on the use of these fee-based databases by analyzing the >exproxy log file. > >The analog.cfg file is edited to specify the path of the logfile, i.e.: >LOGFILE \Ezproxy\exproxy.log >The problem is that Analog is not reading, or is at least "ignoring," the >exproxy.log file. > >When analog.exe is either clicked on in Windows or run manually from DOS, no >output file appears as it is supposed to do (report.html) When executed in >DOS, one of the errors given is: >Warning F: Failed to open logfile \Exproxy\exproxy.log: ignoring it. > >Looking in the Analog "Errors and Warnings" documention on the Analog >website, Category F errors are the most serious. But this specific error is >not covered in the listing. The error message itself does not give a reason >why the logfile is ignored or what to do about it. > >Does anyone have an idea of what the problem may be? Why is Analog >"ignoring" the exproxy.log file? > >Thanks! > >Best regards, > >Joel Rudy >Librarian for Sciences and Technology >Averett University Library >344 West Main Street >Danville, VA 24541 >* email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >* Telephone: 434-791-5695 >* FAX: 434-791-5637 >* web: http://library.averett.edu > >"The Car That Made Good in One Day" -- advertising slogan for the Stutz >Bearcat > > >+------------------------------------------------------------------------ >| This is the analog-help mailing list. To unsubscribe from this >| mailing list, go to >| http://lists.isite.net/listgate/analog-help/unsubscribe.html >| >| List archives are available at >| http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >| http://lists.isite.net/listgate/analog-help/archives/ >| http://www.tallylist.com/archives/index.cfm/mlist.7 >+------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > +------------------------------------------------------------------------ | This is the analog-help mailing list. To unsubscribe from this | mailing list, go to | http://lists.isite.net/listgate/analog-help/unsubscribe.html | | List archives are available at | http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ | http://lists.isite.net/listgate/analog-help/archives/ | http://www.tallylist.com/archives/index.cfm/mlist.7 +------------------------------------------------------------------------
