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Log system function

Use the Log system function to record a custom message in the event log when this system step executes.

To specify the properties of the Log system function

  1. Place a system step on the workflow map where you want to record a message in the event log.
  2. In the Properties pane under Available Functions, select Log, then click the right arrow to move it to the Selected Functions column.
  3. Double-click Log in the Selected Functions column.
  4. In Event Type Expression, enter a number--an integer or integer expression--that identifies this message.

    Specify a number above 1000; integers between 1 and 1000 are reserved for other events.

    NOTE If you enter an integer between 1 and 1000, the system will add 1000 to your entry and use this new number for your event log entry

  5. In Event Message Expression, enter a string expression that will be recorded in the event log.

For example, to record the value of the data field my_string_field in the event log, you specify the following:

  • Event Type Expression: 2000
  • EventMessage Expression: my_string_field

When the workflow runs and the Log system step executes, use Process Administrator to find the message in the event log:

  • F_EventType=2000

NOTE The events logged by this system function are unrelated to event logging options designated in the Process Configuration Console. See About event logs regarding general information about event logging.