Logging Extended - JIT

Enhanced Logging for Automation Anywhere: Custom date formats, table-like CSV structure, log levels, error throwing, and more for more efficient logging.

Top Benefits

  • Improved logging mechansim for better debugging and analysis
  • Log levels to streamline outputs, logging only relevant entries
  • CSV-like table structure for better readable logs

Actions

  • Define specific log levels per statement for better control and clarity
  • Add delimiters for easy parsing, ideal for CSV-like logging
  • Choose from predefined date formats options or use your own format for consistent, readable logs
  • Throw errors directly through log statements

The Enhanced Logging Package for Automation Anywhere brings advanced logging capabilities, going beyond the standard log package to empower developers with more control and flexibility. Logging is a critical aspect of bot development, especially in debugging and monitoring complex workflows. This package adds flexibility, structure, and enhanced filtering, helping developers create logs that are easier to read, analyze, and act upon. It’s the ideal solution for teams aiming to maintain high standards of reliability and efficiency in their bot operations.

Key Features
Customizable Date Formats: Select from a list of predefined date-time formats or specify your custom format, ensuring consistency across logs and simplifying integration with external tools.
Table-Like Log Structure: Define a delimiter (e.g., comma or tab) to create a structured, CSV-like output for easy parsing and readability in tools like Excel or databases.
Granular Log Levels: Assign specific log levels (e.g., DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR) to individual statements, offering clear categorization of log messages.
Global Log Level Filtering: Set a general log level for the entire bot to log only relevant messages, reducing noise and improving performance in production.
Error Throwing via Logs: Integrate error handling seamlessly by enabling certain log statements to directly throw exceptions when needed.

Use Cases
Development and Debugging: Quickly identify issues by categorizing logs with custom levels and structured formats.
Production Monitoring: Reduce clutter with global log filtering, ensuring only critical logs are captured in production environments.
Audit and Reporting: Use structured logs to create detailed reports or audits, integrating seamlessly with data analysis tools.

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Bot Security Program
Level 1
Applications
Business Process
Category
Vendor
Automation Type
Package
Last Updated
January 10, 2025
First Published
November 19, 2024
Platform
Automation 360
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Setup Process

Install

Download the Package and follow the instructions to install it in your AAE Control Room.

Configure

Use the Package in a bot, configure keys and other credentials the package will need (see the ReadMe for details.)

Run

That's it - now the Package is ready to get going!

Requirements and Inputs

  • No system requirements