> > To control a trace session you need its numerical ID. But how do I get it? isc_action_svc_trace_start mentions nothing about a session ID. Should I parse the text stream? - it seems rather crude.
>
> Did you read the release notes? ;-)

Sure I did. What did I miss? :)

>
> The application which executed the isc_action_svc_trace_start call can
> directly query the trace data output like when you query the output of
> e.g. a backup/restore via the Services API.

I know, but I don't understand how that answers the question about getting the numerical session ID.

>
> Btw, questions about 2.5, as long as the final release isn't available,
> should go to firebird-devel. ;-)
>

Got it.

Thanks,
Cosmin.