Accessing Logfile on ctrlX with tail program

[Zeugwerker]

Hi,

I'm writing a log file on the controller with the CXA_FileAsync functin blocks and this works fine.
I also can access the file via the web interface of the controller. (/plc/run/linux-gcc-x64/data/Messages.log)

Now I would like to open the file with a tail program which automatically shows new entries in the file.
I tried to establish a webdav connection via windows explorer, but it doesn't work.
Using a webdav client like WinSCP works.

Here a screenshot of what I've tried:

Has anybody an idea? Or is there a better way to access files on the controller?

br

[CodeShepherd · Accepted solution]

Did you try the full path mentioned in this post?

For me it worked to connect a ctrlX COREvirtual to the path https://localhost/solutions/webdav using the map network device function:

choose "Map network drive..."

set up network folder

 

connected webdav

 

[Zeugwerker]

That would be exactly what I need, but when I try this I get an error.

When I try it in Edge Browser I also get an error after entering credentials, maybe you have another idea?

[Zeugwerker]

I tried it with virtual core , version 1.12.6

[CodeShepherd]

could you please send me a private message with your contact data so we can have a direct meeting?

[Kookoolinoo]

Hi,

In case someone would like to connect to WebDAV of CtrlX using only MS Windows tools like map network drive (or connect to web resource) without WINSCP you have to take under consideration that MS Windows will not let you connect to WebDAV folder using the untrusted cert. In this case you have to follow this

HOW-TO

to import the cert into MS Windows local machine store. Once it is done you can connect your CtrlX WebDAV folders without issues to your computer just using the Windows Explorer or command line tools.

I attached a pdf (enhanced a little bit with the example command in MS Windows to map network drives) with the above HOW-TO content in case it is gone from internet.

Regards,

Kookoolinoo