Controlling Rule Operation Mode

The mode of operation (that is, the trace mode) for a rule is determined by parameter MODE in its rule definition. Sometimes it is useful to override the operation mode of all active rules and verify that events and actions are recorded in a particular way. For example

Ensure a full trace of all rules (that is, all events and actions are recorded) to facilitate analysis of the interaction between rules.

Record (trace) only the triggering of every rule.

Global trace operations are requested using the following operator commands:

• Activate a full trace

  F CONTROLO,LOG=ALL

  All rules are fully traced as if they were defined with mode LOG. This operator command must only be used temporarily for specific tests, because extended use of full trace mode can adversely affect Control‑O performance.

  Trace rule triggering only

  F CONTROLO,LOG=TRIGGER

  Only rule triggering is traced for all rules. However, rules defined with mode LOG are fully recorded.

• Restore the default operation mode (as defined in the rule definition) for each rule

  F CONTROLO,LOG=DEFAULT

  Note: All of the Control‑O modify commands and their parameters are listed in Control-O Monitor and CMEM Modify Commands.