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How to setup logging of errors in Synch, about:synch-log does not exist do not know how about services.sync.log.appender.dump etc work

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I have found this on synch-logging : https://philikon.wordpress.com/2011/06/16/aboutsync-log/ and my guess is that is out of date. I a few references to things that could be about logging in about config similar to the above; however I am confused. The real problem is frequently get: "Synch encountered an error while syncing: Unknown error". I thought I would see if logging would give me any clues. I really like synch and it does work for me. I wanted an idea of whether "Unkown" was a transient network type error or "were busy" try back later etc. In my case, I only synch bookmarks to 2 other computers. A schedule of once a day works for me, with the option to synch now.

I have found this on synch-logging : https://philikon.wordpress.com/2011/06/16/aboutsync-log/ and my guess is that is out of date. I a few references to things that could be about logging in about config similar to the above; however I am confused. The real problem is frequently get: "Synch encountered an error while syncing: Unknown error". I thought I would see if logging would give me any clues. I really like synch and it does work for me. I wanted an idea of whether "Unkown" was a transient network type error or "were busy" try back later etc. In my case, I only synch bookmarks to 2 other computers. A schedule of once a day works for me, with the option to synch now.

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cor-el
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Try to disconnect from Sync (Unlink This Device) on the desktop computer, quit Firefox, delete places.sqlite, restart Firefox, and re-set up Sync.

gmgj
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Thank you for the reply. It did not answer my question; however, I will try it

I see this in the console 1366302623065 Sync.Engine.Forms WARN GUID query returned undefined; turn on Trace logging for details.

1366302623065 Sync.Tracker.Forms WARN Attempted to add undefined ID to tracker

I would still like an answer about logging.

Is logging avilable or do the error messages and doc need to be fixed?