hello there, when the log statement is output, i found out that the time is not the same as the server time! i suspect that the TimeZone is not set properly. Is there a way that i can provide the TimeZone info in the configuration file? log4j.appender.A2.layout.ConversionPattern=[%d] %-5p %c - %m%n thanks derek --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]