I’ve seen a suggestion to learn the log …
That could be a good suggestion.
Usually it would not be wanted. This system ought to clarify to the consumer when it’s unable to do one thing. Nevertheless if in case you have been deleting, renaming or transferring it is information recordsdata, you might be undermining it is foundations in a means that this system designers will not have anticipated – in these circumstances, a logfile is an efficient place to look to attempt to perceive what the issue is.
For any program, not simply bitcoin core, you possibly can test for program choices to extend the quantity of data logged – for instance there may be a debug choice – usually a -d or -debug command-line flag.
… however actually I am undecided what I am on the lookout for.
You’re on the lookout for something that appears like a serious error slightly than routine exercise. Principally indicated by phrases like “error”, “failed”, “unable”, “denied” and so forth.
You’re additionally on the lookout for messages relating the the motion you took simply earlier than the undesirable behaviour occurred. In your instance, you clicked “Open pockets” so you might be on the lookout for messages that include the phrase “pockets” or “file” or “open”. In Bitcoin core the pockets is saved in a file named “pockets.dat” so that could be a good factor to search for.
Probably these messages are close to the top of the log file, in order that may be place to begin wanting.
In the event you discover traces within the log file that look attention-grabbing, additionally take a look at close by traces to get a way of what this system is making an attempt to do and what may be taking place. In the event you put up an extract of the log to a Q&A web site like this, embrace possibly ten or so traces both aspect of those that caught your consideration. Do not embrace an excessive amount of as no-one needs to learn a whole bunch of traces. Do not put up too little.
