I use method 2, but it doesn't require a call into that servlet. I just use it to initialize log4j. After this servlet loads, I just call log4j object methods, and it works. I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong) that the servlet loads in the same JVM, so you have access to its objects in the other servlets...
Mark -----Original Message----- From: Eric Ma [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 11:33 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: How to use Log4j with a startup logging servlet I want to use Log4J for logging exceptions thrown in a Struts-based web app. After searching through this list, I found 2 common solutions: 1. Extend the Struts ActionServlet and override the init() method to set up a Log4J Category. Then in any custom Action class I can just call servlet.Category.debug() (let's assume Category is a protected or public variable). 2. Write a separate startup servlet and again set up LOG4J in the init() method. But my question is, how do I invoke this servlet from my custom Action class? Do I need to do a RequestDispatcher.forward() to the servlet when an exception is thrown? Then how do I get back to the page I am on to display the error message? Eric Ma -- This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
