[Suggestion] Automatic log deletion

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[Suggestion] Automatic log deletion by _João_ on 07-15-2007 at 09:59 PM

I would like to suggest a new function in MP!L

When we choose the option to log conversations, we should have an option to select the time that the log will be saved, i.e., after x days/weeks/months/years, the logs of the Month y were automatically deleted from the computer!!

RE: [Suggestion] by deAd on 07-15-2007 at 10:07 PM

I agree, it'd be nice to see logs being automatically deleted after a certain amount of time (y)

RE: [Suggestion] Automatic log deletion by Voldemort on 07-16-2007 at 12:30 AM

Can't you do that with a script ;p?

RE: RE: [Suggestion] Automatic log deletion by _João_ on 07-17-2007 at 11:22 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Voldemort
Can't you do that with a script ;p?

I don't know how to do it! Can you do it for us?

thanks

RE: [Suggestion] Automatic log deletion by CookieRevised on 07-17-2007 at 08:24 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Voldemort
Can't you do that with a script ;p?

Sure.

But it would be relativly complex, as it needs to read out the Windows user's locale date/time settings and Plus!'s log file settings, etc...

It also needs to take in account that files can be locked, etc

It isn't as straightforward as it seems at first sight though...

EDIT: Not to mention that the names of the folders could have been changed compared to what is being used now. The same issues described here make it very difficult to make something properly and always working (without a lot of tweaking and interaction from the user).

EDIT: fixed some spelling

RE: [Suggestion] Automatic log deletion by Patchou on 07-18-2007 at 03:30 AM

A script would be appropriate for that. I don't want to add anything built in Plus! that deletes log files (there's already a bug with encrypted chat logs that I need to fix and that I still can't find).

RE: [Suggestion] Automatic log deletion by markee on 07-18-2007 at 01:31 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Patchou
A script would be appropriate for that. I don't want to add anything built in Plus! that deletes log files (there's already a bug with encrypted chat logs that I need to fix and that I still can't find).

Wasn't that with the normal HTML ones? I think you are getting confused.

* markee pats Patchou

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RE: [Suggestion] Automatic log deletion by _João_ on 07-19-2007 at 01:17 PM

As it is complex, and I don't have any experience, can anyone do it for me, and for all the people that don't know how to do it?
Thanks