Logging package

Use the Logging package to generate a log file to capture the bot runtime data and errors that can occur during the execution process.

Important: From package version 3.10.0, the Log To File package is renamed as Logging.
The Logging package enables the following:
  • Verify that a bot ran properly.
  • Create a new log file.
  • Specify custom text to be included in the log file.
  • Add a time stamp to the log file.
  • Use a log file as a variable.
    Note: The package supports ANSI, Unicode, and UTF8. It can save files as .csv and .txt.
  • Export log file to an external SIEM server.

Actions in the Logging package

The Logging package includes the following actions:
Note: When you create an automation on the macOS platform, a confirmation window prompts you to grant app permissions in macOS. See this topic for a list of prompt messages and instructions on managing app permissions.

Application permissions on macOS

Action Description
Log text to file See Using Log text to file action.
Log variables to file See Using Log variables to file action.
Log to Server See Log to Server action.