Log Viewer enables you to view Essbase Server logs and application logs in a text window. Log Viewer displays a maximum of 5 MB of log information. If a log contains more information, Log Viewer displays the most recent information in the log.
To filter logs and view graphical charts based on your filters, use Log Analyzer.
Any activities that take place while you view a log are not reflected until you click Refresh.
You can use Log Viewer to perform the following tasks:
Logs consume disk space on Essbase Server. You can use settings in the essbase.cfg configuration file to control the size of log files. For information about using Essbase logs, see the Oracle Essbase Database Administrator's Guide.
“Using Essbase Logs” in the Oracle Essbase Database Administrator's Guide