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Creating an Event File

Event files can be authored in two ways: through the Event Builder in Event Hub, or by editing the CSV file directly in a spreadsheet application. The two workflows produce the same file format — pick the tab that matches your setup.

1

Open Event Builder​

Open Event Hub and select the Event Builder sub-tab. Confirm the Table view is selected (not Gantt Chart).

2

Load Database​

Check the Database: label — it must show a database name. If it shows no database, click ↻ Reload to re-read from disk. The Type, Object ID, and Property dropdowns remain empty until a database is loaded.

3

Seed Rows (Optional)​

To start from an existing event file, pick a file from the Load from existing: dropdown and press + Add. Click ↻ Refresh list to re-scan DirEvt if the file does not appear. Each added source is shown as a tag; click × on a tag to remove its rows.

4

Add Rows​

Press + Add Row to insert a blank row. The EID auto-fills as Ev_<n> (row number).

5

Fill Each Row​

Fill in every column for each row. Select Type first — the Object ID and Property dropdowns unlock only after a Type is chosen. Changing Type resets Object ID and Property.

Note

The Object ID field in the form and DUID in the CSV file are the same thing.

6

Set Times​

Use the Start Time and End Time pickers. Times snap to a 5-minute grid (slots 00:00–23:55). Times not on the 5-minute grid will block the Save Event File button.

7

Name the File​

Type a base name in the Output file field. The file is always saved as Ev_<name>.csv into the DirEvt directory. There is no folder picker.

8

Save Event File​

Press Save Event File. If a file with that name already exists in DirEvt, an overwrite-confirmation banner appears before writing. After a successful save the editor resets — all rows and the file name are cleared for a fresh session.