Configure log4j to write to different log files conditionally

Hi folks,
Is there is way log4j could be configured to write to multiple log files conditionally? Let me try to explain what i am trying to do.
I have two classes DatabaseChecker and FTPChecker extends Checker class. Within Checker class, there is a method logTestResult(CheckerType c, boolean isFailed, int retry, int isMaxRetryExceeded). Depending on the CheckerType(database or FTP), I need to write log outputs to different files (dbchecker.log or ftpchecker.log). How do i configure log4j to do this?
I've seen how to configure log4j based on classes from different package, but not sure on this one. Any clue would be much appreciated.

lgmqy2000 wrote:
I have two classes DatabaseChecker and FTPChecker extends Checker class. Within Checker class, there is a method logTestResult(CheckerType c, boolean isFailed, int retry, int isMaxRetryExceeded). Depending on the CheckerType(database or FTP), I need to write log outputs to different files (dbchecker.log or ftpchecker.log). How do i configure log4j to do this?
if (checker.isType(CheckerType.DATABASE)) {
    dbLogger.info(someMessage);
} else if (checker.isType(CheckerType.FTP)) {
    ftpLogger.info(someMessage);
} else {
    defaultLogger.info(someMessage);
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