Tracing Tab |
The Tracing tab enables you to specify how the ODBC Driver Manager traces calls to ODBC functions. The Driver Manager can trace calls continuously, or for one connection only; can perform tracing dynamically; or can allow tracing to be performed by a custom trace DLL.
When to trace
Start Tracing Now. Enables continuous dynamic tracing, whether or not a connection has been made, as long as the ODBC Data Source Administrator dialog box is displayed or until you click Stop Tracing Now. This is a toggle button; once you have clicked Start Tracing Now, the button becomes Stop Tracing Now.
Start Visual Studio Analyzer. Enables Visual Studio Analyzer (for debugging and analyzing your distributed application), which remains enabled until you click Stop Visual Studio Analyzer. This is a toggle button; once you have clicked Start Visual Studio Analyzer, the button becomes Stop Visual Studio Analyzer.
Machine-Wide tracing for all user identities. When checked, enables machine-wide tracing for all user identities. When not checked, per-user tracing is enabled. This tracing mode must be set prior to beginning tracing; stop current tracing before changing this mode. Machine-wide tracing should only be enabled when it is needed; otherwise it should be turned off.
Log File Path
The Log File Path section displays the path and file name where the tracing information will be stored. You can use the default path and file name (\sql.log) or specify a new file either by entering a new path and file name or by clicking Browse and selecting a directory and file.
Custom Trace DLL
The Custom Trace DLL section displays the path and file name for DLL tracing. You can use the default path and file name (Odbctrac.dll) or specify a new file either by entering the path and file name of the custom .dll, or by clicking Select DLL to browse and selecting a directory and file.
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