Chapter 13: Log

Logs help you observe the operation state of hardware, the connection of EtherCAT network, the change of variable values, and importantly, help you debug when errors occur. In this chapter, you'll learn how to record specified data, add your own variables, and display them in KINGSTAR Analysis Console.

Add a header and .cpp file

You need to add a header and a .cpp file to learn the code of this chapter. The steps of adding them are written in Chapter 2 > Add a header and .cpp file.

• Add a header file:

In Solution Explorer, in Header Files, add a header file and name it "Log.h."

• Add a .cpp file:

In Solution Explorer, in Source Files, add a C++ file and name it "Log.cpp."

Tutorial

Take the following steps to complete the training:

• Work with user variables
• Record user variables
• Debug messages
• Use user variables between projects

Complete code

• Main function
• Log complete code
• Log header

Additional information

• Log functions
• Debug
• UserVariable