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Java Toolbox Trace Instructions for IBM Navigator for i

How To


Summary

Steps to enable Java toolbox tracing for IBM Navigator for i

Steps

1) Open a web browser to the Navigator for i page and sign in (replace systemName with the IBM i IP address or system name):

 

http://systemName:2002/Navigator

https://systemName:2003/Navigator

2) On the left menu select image-20250402080049-1icon and select 'Configure GUI Logs':

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3) Set 'Navigator GUI Log Level' to 'FINEST',  set 'Finest Trace Component Selection' by selecting the components as instructed by IBM service and toggle 'Java Toolbox Tracing' on.  It is best to give a unique file name to the trace file (or it will append to any previously existing file).  Then click Save:

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NOTE: The trace data will be dynamically enabled.

 

4) Reproduce the problem.

 

5) To gather the data and submit it to IBM, please use the following instructions to gather an ADMIN collector:

 

QMGTOOLS: HTTPAdmin Collector for IBM i

 

6) Once you have the trace, you will want to turn OFF toolbox tracing as the file created from this because large very fast.  Reverse the changes made in step 3 to disable tracing and set the log level back to 'Warning'.  Then click Save again.

 

 

 

Document Location

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Document Information

Modified date:
26 January 2026

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ibm10888149

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