This sample shows how to log messages and data to a file continuously as your app runs. You can view the log files by using the Windows Performance Toolkit (WPT) and other utilities like tracerpt.exe.
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The sample demonstrates these tasks:
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Send messages and data to a log file
Uses the LogMessage and LogValuePair methods to send messages and data to a FileLoggingSession.
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Log file has reached the maximum size
Handles the LogFileGenerated event, which indicates when a log file has reached the maximum size and is ready for analysis.
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Move a logging session file to an app's log repository folder
Uses the LocalFolder property and the MoveAsync method to move a log file to the app's log repository folder.
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Manage generated logs in an app's log repository folder
Queries for log files and generates names for new log files.
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Track logging state during suspend and resume
Handles the Suspending and Resuming events and enables logging accordingly.
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Operating system requirements
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Build the sample
- Start Visual Studio 2013 and select File > Open > Project/Solution.
- Go to the directory in which you unzipped the sample. Go to the directory named for the sample, and double-click the Visual Studio 2013 Solution (.sln) file.
- Press F7 or use Build > Build Solution to build the sample.
Run the sample
To debug the app and then run it, press F5 or use Debug > Start Debugging. To run the app without debugging, press Ctrl+F5 or use Debug > Start Without Debugging.