Tracing Tab
Specifies 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.
Control |
Description |
|---|---|
Start Tracing Now/Stop Tracing Now (toggle) |
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. |
Log file Path |
Displays the path and file name where the tracing information will be stored. Use the default path and file name (\sql.log), or alternatively, specify a new file either by entering a new path and file name or by clicking Browse and selecting a directory and file. |
Browse |
Lets you select the path and file name for the log file by browsing machine directories. |
Custom Trace DLL |
Lets you select a .dll file other than Odbctrac.dll to perform tracing. Enter the path and file name of the custom .dll, or click Select DLL to browse the directories. Odbctrac.dll can be replaced by a custom .dll of your choice. |
Select DLL |
Lets the user browse the directory structure for a custom trace .dll. The path and file name of the chosen .dll will appear in the Custom Trace DLL text box. |
OK |
Accepts changes to the Log file path and Custom Trace DLL settings and closes the ODBC Data Source Administrator dialog box. |
Cancel |
Closes the ODBC Data Source Administrator dialog box without accepting changes to settings. |
Apply |
Accepts changes to tracing settings and leaves the ODBC Data Source Administrator dialog box open. |
Help |
Displays this Help screen. |