FWIW: I run Tomcat from NetBeans (I guess the Tomcat integration is a plugin? Part of "Java Web and EE"?). When I start the Tomcat Server from within NetBeans, it opens several tabs within the Output window for logging. I mention this in case this is functionality that can be leveraged or adapted, or which a new log viewing feature should harmonize with.

Cheers,

Eric

On 8/27/21 4:03 PM, Tim Mullé wrote:
Hi,

I use a feature in IntelliJ at work when running applications from the IDE that allows me to view one or more log files
In separate tabs when the program starts up.

I was wondering if Netbeans has this kind of support or is there a plugin already to support this kind of action?

If not, I was thinking of taking a shot at writing one since I do like using Netbeans and it would be a fun and useful way to expand the IDE.

I’m guessing it would be an extension of the Java project or editor to add a new configuration option in the project settings dialog? I saw something in the New Project wizard tutorial on how to add customizers for Projects so I think that might be where it should go..still learning.


I know I can always tail the logs in the terminal, but that’s no fun :)

I’d like a new tab to open up and stream the log file(s) just like IDEA does.

You can configure it in the configuration settings in IntelliJ on a per project basis:

Here is the description how to use it: https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/2021.2/setting-log-options.html


Thanks,
- Tim

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