How to Get Crash Log for Foxit PDF Editor/Reader for Mac When It Crashes?
Explains how to collect a crash log when Foxit PDF Editor or Foxit PDF Reader for Mac crashes, for troubleshooting.
Answer
This article provides detailed instructions on how to retrieve and share crash logs when Foxit PDF Editor/Reader for Mac crashes.
Steps:
1.Open Console:
Open Finder and go to Applications, then open the Utilities folder and double-click Console.app to launch it.
2.Find Crash Reports:
Navigate to the Crash Reports section in the Console app.
3.Locate the App:
In Console, use the search field to look for entries related to Foxit PDF Editor or Foxit PDF Reader.
4.Reveal File:
Right-click the relevant crash entry and select Reveal in Finder to locate the .ips crash log file which you can then copy or attach when contacting Support.
5.Send Log:
Attach the .ips file to your support case when you submit it via the Foxit Case Submission Center (https://kb.foxit.com/s/).
Additionally, when sending the log, please provide other information that will assist Foxit Support in diagnosing the issue, such as:
1) Your operating system details.
2) The version number of Foxit PDF Editor/Reader you are using.
3) A description of the specific steps or actions that led to the crash.
4) Any sample files if the crash occurred while using a specific document.
Note:
This process applies to all versions of Foxit PDF Editor/Reader for Mac, including older releases.