Chilkat2-Python

Clear the POP3 Session Log

Demonstrates the Chilkat MailMan.ClearPop3SessionLog method, which clears the current contents of the Pop3SessionLog property. This example performs a POP3 operation (which populates the log) and then clears it.

Background: The Pop3SessionLog accumulates the raw protocol conversation — the commands Chilkat sent and the server's replies — which is invaluable for diagnosing connection or authentication problems. When performing many operations on one MailMan object, the log grows continuously; ClearPop3SessionLog resets it so you can capture just the exchange for the next operation.

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import chilkat2

# Demonstrates the MailMan.ClearPop3SessionLog method, which clears the current contents of
# the Pop3SessionLog property.

mailman = chilkat2.MailMan()

# Configure the POP3 server connection.
mailman.MailHost = "pop.example.com"
mailman.MailPort = 995
mailman.PopSsl = True
mailman.PopUsername = "user@example.com"
mailman.PopPassword = "myPassword"

# Perform a POP3 operation, which populates the session log.
count = mailman.GetMailboxCount()
print("Mailbox count: " + str(count))

# Clear the POP3 session log (for example, before the next operation).
mailman.ClearPop3SessionLog()

print("POP3 session log cleared.")

# Note: Explicitly connecting/authenticating is optional.  Chilkat MailMan automatically
# connects and authenticates -- using the property settings above -- whenever a server
# operation requires it.  Calling the explicit connect/authenticate methods can still be
# helpful to determine whether a failure occurs while connecting or while authenticating.