topic Re: SAS EG Project Log Error Message: maximum size exceeded in SAS Enterprise Guide

SAS EG Project Log Error Message: maximum size exceeded

Hadrien — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:43:17 GMT

I have been working on a SAS project and all of a sudden when I run it the following error message window pops up 10+ times:

"The project log exceeds the maximum size of 5 megabytes.

To clear or turn off the project log, select View > Project Log, and use the Clear Log or Turn Off options."

Can someone explain the issue as well as the best solution for it? I am not sure how to turn off the project log, "Enable project log for new projects" is not checked off in my options. I am using SAS EG 7.11 64 bit.

Thank you

Re: SAS EG Project Log Error Message: maximum size exceeded

SASKiwi — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 19:59:04 GMT

To turn off the Project Log go to EG menu View >> Project Log >> Turn Off (this option is clearly visible in the Project Log window)

Re: SAS EG Project Log Error Message: maximum size exceeded

Hadrien — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:02:21 GMT

After I click "Project Log" the following message appears:
"Project Log is too large to open inside Enterprise Guide and will be opened externally".

Is there an option to turn it off in the external window?

Re: SAS EG Project Log Error Message: maximum size exceeded

Hadrien — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:36:12 GMT

Found the solution for this:

File --> Project Properties --> Project Log --> Clear Log & uncheck Project Log

Re: SAS EG Project Log Error Message: maximum size exceeded

SASKiwi — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 07:10:48 GMT

Great. That's an option I didn't spot. As a general rule I don't bother with project logs as my programs tend to be large and I've found they slow EG performance as the logs grow.