GMAT: How Can I Share My Log Files to Help GMAC Troubleshoot My Issue (MacOS)

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Here's a step-by-step process to accomplish the task:

Step 1: Open Terminal

1. Open Terminal: You can do this by pressing Command + Space, typing "Terminal," and pressing Enter.

Step 2: Navigate to the Directory

2. Navigate to the Directory: Copy and paste the following command into the Terminal and replace <name> with the actual username of the account:

cd "/Users/<name>/Library/Application Support/LockDown Browser OEM/"

Step 3: Locate the Latest .dat File

3. Find the Latest Log File: Run the following command to identify the latest .dat file generated in the directory:

ls -t *.dat | head -n 1

This command lists all `.dat` files sorted by the last modification time and shows the most recent one.

Step 4: Copy the File to the Desktop

4. Copy the File to Desktop: After identifying the latest log file, use the following command to copy it to the desktop:

cp "<latest_file_name>.dat" ~/Desktop/

Step 5: Confirm the File on the Desktop

5. Confirm the File: You should now find the log file on your desktop. If you encounter any issues, you can verify that the file is copied by checking the Desktop directory:

ls ~/Desktop/

Step 6: Share the Log File

6. Send the File: You can now send the .dat file from your desktop to the required recipient or platform as needed.

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This process ensures you copy the latest `.dat` log file from a hidden directory to your desktop on a Mac using Terminal.