Default Logging

The Logging option on a directory differs from the logging setting of a file. With files, the system allows you to keep a record of who accesses your files and when they do so.  However, logging on a directory merely represents the default logging setting for all files created within that directory. There is no logging history for a directory.

Note that this is a configurable system parameter. If your administrator has chosen to do so, default logging may be on or off and you may or may not be able to change that default.

If Logging is "Off' for a directory, each new file uploaded to that directory will be uploaded with Logging disabled. Additionally, all new subdirectories will have a Default Logging parameter of "Off". You may or may not be able to change that setting on a per-file basis depending on how your administrator configured the system.

If Logging is "On" for a directory, each new file uploaded to that directory will be uploaded with Logging enabled. Additionally, all new subdirectories will have a Default Logging parameter of "On". You may or may not be able to change that setting on a per-file basis.

To turn default logging on or off for a directory:
You may or may not be able to change this setting depending on your system's configuration. If this parameter is editable, the Logging link will appear on your Directory's info screen.

1. Navigate to the directory for which you wish to change default logging.
2. Click on the Manage icon for the respective directory.
3. Click on the "Logging" link in the Information screen.
4. Use the Logging on/off drop-down to turn logging on or off. If you would like this parameter changed for all existing files and subdirectories within this directory, check off the "Apply this setting to all sub-directories and file". Otherwise, this setting will only apply to new files and subdirectories created in the future in this directory.
5. Click the "Back" link to return to you directory's info screen.