Event log rules

Log rules define how events are indexed and stored for viewing on the timeline in the Matrix and in the event search function.

Log rules allow administrators to declare from which event-emitting resources events should be logged.

Creating a log rule

Navigate to log rules

1. From the navigation bar, select Configuration.
2. On the page menu, select Logs.
3. Click Add log rule in the upper-right corner.

Define rule scope

The source selection defines the capture scope of the event log rule. The wider the scope, the more events the rule will log.

1. Select from:
   • Sites: Capture events from all alarm groups, devices and things on a site.
   • Alarm groups: Capture events from a specific alarm group, including its member devices and things.
   • Devices: Capture events from a specific device, including its child things.
   • Barriers: Capture events from specific barriers on a site.
   • Peripherals: Capture events from specific peripherals on a site.
   • Sensors: Capture events from specific sensors on a site.
2. Click Save.

INFO

Things is an umbrella term for security endpoints hosted by a parent device, e.g. barriers, sensors and peripherals. See the resource reference for more info.

Reviewing event logs

Event flags will appear on the timeline in the Matrix and are designed to augment the viewing experience.

Video tutorial

See the video below for a hands-on tutorial on how to use event logs.