ExtraKeys Logging Example for .NET - Where?

[nCubed]

In the official docs, the Extra Keys example shows the AppendKeys method - looks to be a mistake in the docs.

Is there a clear example of using the Extra Keys operation?

I've found some code references to an extension with a generic type argument, but cannot find the signature in the V2 or V3 of the logging tools for .net.

[hjgraca]

Hi @nCubed thanks for reporting, will have a look and report soon.
That might be an error in the docs.
You could use message templates would that work for your use case?

[nCubed]

A message template will not work in this case. We need the ability to include one or more keys to a single log entry. Our current method will add the keys, make the log entry, then remove the keys. We already have a framework that takes care of this - trying to pigeon hole the message template into this behavior really isn't a solution.

IIRC, the ExtraKeys has been around for awhile. I've never been able to find any documentation or examples, though.

[hjgraca]

Got it.
So I would suggest using AppendKey or AppendKeys methods and after the log entry call the RemoveKey or RemoveKeys.
Would that work? We can add the helper method ExtraKeys which will do the Append and Remove key automatically.
let me know if that works or maybe I am missing something

[nCubed]

Hey @hjgraca - that is the process we are currently using, re: Append/Remove. The ExtraKeys is what this thread is asking about.

[hjgraca]

Ok, so let's add it! This will be a new feature, I don't believe we had it in the past maybe some mentions in the docs (which are wrong).
Can I ask if you can open an issue?
Thank you

[nCubed]

Done - #1037