LOG4j problem in Java application

Question

Hi,
I am using a standalone java program in my application.
This program consists of 5/6 classes.
These Class es are communicating Via method call.
Now I have to implemented log4j logging mechanisim.
in the main class , if I write
/*  STATIC BLOCK TO LOAD  LOG PROPERTIES  FILE */
    static{
        PropertyConfigurator.configure("conf//commLog.properties");
    }// end static blockand in the other calling classes if I use
private Logger log = Logger.getLogger(Communicator.class);
log.info(......);Is it working as a File appender Logging ???
What is the best approach to use log4j in this type off Application?
How can I load log4j during the start up of any desktop application and use it in File appender mode through out the application?

Answer 1

You have to config your log4j.properties file in your case commLog.properties
here is an example:
log4j.Logger=rooLog
log4j.appender.rootLog=org.apache.log4j.FileAppender
log4j.appender.rootLog.File=yourLogOutputFile
log4j.appender.rootLog.MaxFileSize=3MB
log4j.appender.rootLog.MaxBackupIndex=3
log4j.appender.rootLog.layout=org.apache.log4j.PatternLayout
log4j.appender.rootLog.layout.ConversionPattern=%d{ISO8601} %5p [%t] (%F:%L) - %m%n