escapeLF.replacement

Overrides the default LF escape sequence when escapeLF is on.

This parameter applies to imfile: Text File Input Module.

Name:

escapeLF.replacement

Scope:

input

Type:

string (see Rsyslog Parameter String Constants)

Default:

depending on use

Required?:

no

Introduced:

8.2001.0

Description

Works together with escapeLF. It is honored only if escapeLF="on". It permits replacing the default escape sequence, which historically may be #012 or \n. If not configured, that default remains.

Examples:

escapeLF.replacement=" "
escapeLF.replacement="[LF]"
escapeLF.replacement=""

Input usage

input(type="imfile" escapeLF="on" escapeLF.replacement="[LF]")

See also

See also imfile: Text File Input Module.

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