Trace files

The trace file is a text or XML file that records the steps of map execution. You can use the information in the trace file to diagnose invalid data or incorrect type definitions.

Trace for general data
The trace file records map execution progress. You can enable the trace option from the map settings or from the adapter command line. You can trace the input data, the output data, or both.
Static file validation and tracing
Transformation Extender (TX) validates a static input file in a compiled map only once, when the map loads, and produces a trace file only if the static file fails validation. TX validates other map inputs each time the map runs, and logs them in the map trace file as specified by the map settings.
Trace for XML data
Trace for XML parser errors only

Parent topic: Troubleshooting

Related reference

MapTrace settings