Using Log4j for writing files

Hello,
Is possible to use log4j for writing files?
For example:
I have an application that produce several report txt files is possible at runtime produce them using log4j features?
Thanks

Did you ever got an answer for this??? I'm starting a new project with ORACLE 9i and the site have a NAS. It will be very helpfull to know if it's possible and how can it be done.
Thank you,
Ulises Feliciano Troche
GIS Analyst
GMT

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