I am just starting to play with Log4j on the SilverStream app server. I have the code to load the configuration from a properties file in an object that gets called on server startup: PropertyConfigurator.configure(sPathName); I then have code in a SilverStream test page (basically a servlet) that will write log events based on different buttons on the page. I have noticed that when I make changes in the props file, they never take effect unless I restart the server. I have seen messages on this mailing list that indicate the the props file is reloaded every so often. It looks like the FileWatchdog class is responsible for this. Any ideas on how I can make Log4J understand that the file has changed? Obviously bouncing the server is not what I have in mind. TIA for any help, Bill Pfeiffer --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]