Feature Request: Ability to add test entry to log file (so you know for sure that you're viewing the live log)

[chetcuti]

It's very handy to be able to view the log in the UI sometimes, but when the log is empty it's hard to know for sure if the log file has actually loaded, or if HA or the add-on are having issues and the log just isn't displaying.

For me personally, if I go to the Log Viewer and there are no messages, it makes me think that it might not actually be opening the log file, and I then have to open a terminal so I can to view the log file manually and confirm that it is in fact empty.

I think it might be helpful to some users if in addition to the existing buttons in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen, that there was also a button to add a test line to the log file, so you can confirm that you are in fact viewing the log file.

[addons-assistant]

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[addons-assistant]

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