The following are examples of typical informational and error messages that can be found in the pipc.log file.
Informational
21-Nov-06 16:57:51 WriteSeconds.exe>PI-API> Attempting to initialize and validate cache file: c:/pipc/interfaces/test/test_freebird_abc_1_dgcache.dat.
Meaning:
The API Cache Manager will look for the digital cache file in the given path and attempt to initialize and validate the file. If the file is not found, an attempt will be made to create the file with the file path and filename shown in the message.
21-Nov-06 16:57:51 WriteSeconds.exe>PI-API> Attempting to initialize and validate cache file: c:/pipc/interfaces/test/test_freebird_abc_1_ptcache.dat.
Meaning:
The API Cache Manager will look for the point cache file in the given path and attempt to initialize and validate the file. If the file is not found, an attempt will be made to create the file with the file path and filename shown in the message.
The API Cache Manager was able to validate the existing digital cache file. A valid cache file means the digital cache file is designated for this particular instance of the interface, contains the host PI version information, and that the files are capable of receiving new data. The file may or may not have been completely constructed with the necessary point information.
