Use logs streaming to collect runtime issues from the active sandbox while you reproduce a problem. The current extension exposes the streaming controls in the Log Center sidebar view inside Intellij SFCC.
Before you start
Configure a connection and confirm that its remote log folder is readable. Open the matching local source project so stack frames can resolve to your files.
Start watching the sandbox
Confirm the active connection
Check the sandbox in Explorer and the status bar. This is the instance whose logs will be read.
Start logs streaming
Open Log Center in the Intellij SFCC sidebar and use Start Logs Streaming. Choose Parse and Watch to include existing records and watch new ones, or Watch to collect new records only.
Reproduce the problem
Trigger the failing request or job on that sandbox. Allow the watcher to collect its log entries, then inspect the reported issues in the sidebar or Problems panel.
Inspect the relevant issue
Open the log in Log Center, narrow the time window or severity, and inspect its message and stack trace. Follow a source frame when the local project can resolve it.
Choose what to inspect
Use the log selection controls to include the files you need. The sandbox's logging configuration determines which entries are written; starting a watcher does not enable debug logging on the server.
Use Log Center's own severity, search, and time controls to narrow the results. For a one-time investigation, you can also open a downloaded .log file directly without starting a watcher.
Finish the session
Stop the relevant watcher or stop all watchers when you finish. Review the active target again before starting a new investigation on another connection.
Troubleshooting
| What you see | What to check |
|---|---|
| The remote log list is empty | Confirm the connection and permission to read its log folder. |
| An old error does not appear | Use Parse and Watch to include existing entries, or open the log file directly. |
| New entries do not appear | Confirm the watcher is running and reproduce the issue on the same sandbox. Check whether that log type is enabled server-side. |
| Source navigation cannot find a file | Open the matching project and cartridge sources; check that they correspond to the deployed code. |
See Log Center for grouped issues, filtering, and source navigation.