Using system environment variables in log4j xml configuration

Question

Is it possible to reference system environment variables (as opposed to Java system properties) in a log4j xml configuration file?

I\'d like to be able to do somethi

Answer 1

This syntax is documented only in log4j 2.X so make sure you are using the correct version. It does not work on the 1.X versions.

    
    
        
            %d %p %c{1.} [%t] %m %ex%n