The number of rolled over log files to keep on disk at any one time, for ABL session, including the current log file.

Data type: INTEGER

Access: Read-only

Applies to: DSLOG-MANAGER system handle, LOG-MANAGER system handle

Valid values are:

  • 0 — This means there is no limit on the number of log files to keep.
  • 2 or greater — The default is 3.

The NUM-LOG-FILES attribute corresponds to the Number of Log Files to Keep (-numlogfiles) startup parameter.

For ABL clients, use the LOG-THRESHOLD attribute of the LOG-MANAGER or the Log Threshold (-logthreshold) startup parameter to specify the file size at which OpenEdge rolls over (renames and saves) log files.

For DataServers, use the Log Threshold (-logthreshold) startup parameter to specify the file size at which the DataServer context will roll over (renames and saves) its log files when using self-service clients or ProBroker.

For more information about the Number of Log Files to Keep (-numlogfiles) and Log Threshold (-logthreshold) startup parameters, see Startup Command and Parameter Reference, Use the Microsoft SQL Data Server, and Troubleshoot ABL Applications.