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Re: .log files...how often do they change out, how big can they get?
March 21, 2011, 08:04:04 am

The upgrade automatically nukes that directory, to avoid a lot of log file buildup

would be great if u can submit a patch that disables CiviLogging if Drupal Logging is enabled

the code to change it is here:

CRM/Core/Error.php, function debug_log_message

the md5 hash that we introduced was to prevent hackers from viewing the log file and making it hard to guess. We later introduced the .htaccess file there to prevent any snooping in that directory

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Re: .log files...how often do they change out, how big can they get?
March 24, 2011, 11:15:37 pm
I've endeavored to make a script that will delete .log files older than 31 days.   The script works outside of CiviCRM, but not inside it.  Please review the code and offer advice, thanks.  then we can make a working patch

http://forum.civicrm.org/index.php/topic,19197.msg79897.html#msg79897
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Re: .log files...how often do they change out, how big can they get?
March 25, 2011, 03:59:39 am
It seems like turning off CiviCRM file-based logging if Drupal (database) Watchdog logging is turned on is the right way to go. Then you already have user-defined deletion here: /admin/settings/logging/dblog    That solves it for a Drupal install anyways.

While I appreciate that you want to delete logs every 30 days, Stoob, I don't think we should have that hardcoded. We should give the user flexibility via the web UI, don't you think?

I'm not sure how to throw an error so I can test the attached patch? What's a good way to make an error?  :)

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Re: .log files...how often do they change out, how big can they get?
March 25, 2011, 09:54:42 am
Quote from: arielqgold on March 25, 2011, 03:59:39 am
I'm not sure how to throw an error so I can test the attached patch? What's a good way to make an error?  :)

Good next logical question!  :)

I am going to take on making the code adjustments to 3.3.5, but that was the one logical next question... some way to generate Civi log messages so I can test the code to make sure it works properly.
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