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== Gecko Logging == | == Gecko Logging == | ||
Gecko logging using module names is the classic method of getting log data. Gecko logging | Gecko logging using module names is the classic method of getting log data. Gecko logging may be enabled via preferences (not discussed in this document), or command line, which is discussed here. | ||
Thunderbird gets its module logging capabilities from Firefox core aka Gecko. Gecko logging capabilities are thoroughly documented in this [https://firefox-source-docs.mozilla.org/xpcom/logging.html excellent reference]. | Thunderbird gets its module logging capabilities from Firefox core aka Gecko. Gecko logging capabilities are thoroughly documented in this [https://firefox-source-docs.mozilla.org/xpcom/logging.html excellent reference]. | ||
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=== Environment Variables to set === | === Environment Variables to set === | ||
'''NOTE - do not use this section for ldap, nntp, pop3 and smtp | '''NOTE - do not use this section for ldap, nntp, pop3 and smtp, which are configured per [[MailNews:Logging#Thunderbird_Logging|Thunderbird logging]]. | ||
Two variables must be set, '''MOZ_LOG''' and '''MOZ_LOG_FILE''' as local environment variables in a batch file/script (described [[MailNews:Logging#Generating_a_Gecko_Log|below]]) or on a command line. (using global system environment variables is not recommended) | Two variables must be set, '''MOZ_LOG''' and '''MOZ_LOG_FILE''' as local environment variables in a batch file/script (described [[MailNews:Logging#Generating_a_Gecko_Log|below]]) or on a command line. (using global system environment variables is not recommended) | ||
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===== Logging Level ===== | ===== Logging Level ===== | ||
'''NOTE - do not use this section for ldap, nntp, pop3 and smtp | '''NOTE - do not use this section for ldap, nntp, pop3 and smtp, which are configured per [[MailNews:Logging#Thunderbird_Logging|Thunderbird logging]]. | ||
The number in MOZ_LOG specifies the level of logging to be used. A lower number reduces the amount of information being logged. Use "5" unless requested otherwise. | The number in MOZ_LOG specifies the level of logging to be used. A lower number reduces the amount of information being logged. Use "5" unless requested otherwise. | ||
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=== Generating a Gecko Log === | === Generating a Gecko Log === | ||
'''NOTE - do not use this section for ldap, nntp, pop3 and smtp | '''NOTE - do not use this section for ldap, nntp, pop3 and smtp, which are configured per [[MailNews:Logging#Thunderbird_Logging|Thunderbird logging]]. | ||
For Gecko logging, use [[MailNews:Logging#Thunderbird_Module_Names|module names]]. | |||
==== Windows ==== | ==== Windows ==== | ||