Hello.

I am trying to retrieve the connection string within my logging.config (a separate file outside the web.config in case that is significant) file.

I am using the code below but it seems to use a default(?) logger which is not defined in my config file (a TextWriterAppender).

I am wondering if this is occurring because the config file cant be located or the code I am using is just wrong.

Pointers/Tips/Advice very much appreciated.

        internal static string LoggerConnectionString

        {

            get

            {

                // determine the logging hierarchy

                Hierarchy log4netHierarchy = LogManager.GetRepository() as Hierarchy;

                // magic number used because there should only ever be one appender defined in this application

                // the appender variable evaluates to null!

                AdoNetAppender appender = log4netHierarchy.Root.AppendersΎ] as AdoNetAppender;

                // return connection string if it is found

                return appender.ConnectionString ?? string.Empty;

            }

        }