Can we use both RollingFileAppender and DailyRollingFileAppender

[itsnotmehere]

Hi all,

Fairly new to using Log4J. I have a state where I need to start a new log file once every week and if the file size exceeds 20 MB in the mean time then it needs to start a new logfile as well.

I understand that RollingFileAppender and DailyRollingFileAppender can be used individually but my questions is can we club these two together to achieve my purpose.

Thanks in advance for your time.

 

[timw]

Mmmm. I don't think you can 'chain' appenders together so you'll probably need to get hold of a 3rd party appender which has the behaviour you need. There are a few dotted around the web.

If you're feeling adventurous, you could always write your own appender. As a starter, it would probably be best to extend on of the two you mentioned.

This article may assist you if you have a go.

http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-12-2004/jw-1220-toolbox.html

Tim
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"Your morbid fear of losing,
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[timw]

... any response isnotmehere? I feel so alone ....

Tim
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"Your morbid fear of losing,
destroys the lives you're using." - Ozzy

 

[Dynapen]

isnotmehere-

Can you let us know if you found a answer? This could be very helpful becuase it would allow me to keep my daily log files trimmed down in size.

If not, I might look at extending the daily rolling file appender myself, so let me know what you are looking for so I can try to provide that as well.

Yeah.....I'm going to need you to go ahead and come in on Saturday.....Yeah.....That'd be great.