Custom filter in the Log panel

In addition to the basic filters by the time of registration and the duration of the alarms (see Number of alarms displayed), it is possible to configure a custom filter to display certain alarms depending on the conditions. This filter is applied to both the Log panel and the Control panel.

Click  to set up the custom filter. The Filter builder dialog opens.

The following operations can be required for setting the filter:

1. Add a condition or subcondition. To add a condition click the press button to add new condition button or in the filter menu click the corresponding item. The condition menu opens by clicking the or Filter button.
   
2. Remove a condition. To remove a condition, click the corresponding item in the condition menu.
3. Select a logical function for combining conditions. A drop-down list for selecting the logical function opens on the left-click on the logical function.
   
4. Select a field for comparison. A drop-down list for selecting the field for comparison opens on the left-click on the field name.
   
5. Select a method of comparing. A drop-down list for selecting the method of comparing opens on the left-click on the method name.
   
6. Select a value for comparing with. A way to select the value depends on the field type. For example, a date can be set using a calendar, a name can be entered in a field, etc.
   Data selection:
   
   An array of values:
   

After completing settings, the filter can be saved to a file with the .flt extension by clicking the Save... button. This file can then be opened using the Open button.

The custom filter on the Log panel can be set by a script – see Monitoring PSIM Administrator's Guide, section Sample script for setting custom filter in the Log panel.