How to Configure the Filtered Option in Event Filters


Problem (Issue) Statement:

How to Configure the Filtered Option in Event Filters

Description:

There are 3 options available in Event Filters Display Option which are to display / filter / discard event if the transaction match any condition that is defined in Event Filters.

User will be guided to configure the Filtered Option in this article. When using this option, the event transaction will be filtered to be shown from the selected workstation.

Related Software:

xPortalNet v1.5.0.147 or higher

Related Hardware:

NIL

System Application:

Door Access System

Symptom and Finding:

NIL

Cause:

For first time guide to configure the Display Option in Event Filters.

Solution:

Warning!

  • Users are not recommended to run any xPortal software in Windows XP operating system as the system is unstable

  • Users are also advised to stop the xPortal Services before shutting down the Server PC to prevent any missing transaction issues.

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Important

User must configure the Event Filters prior to configuring the Display Option. See article How to Configure Event Filters in xPortalNet Software for the steps.

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Summary 

  • To Configure the Filtered Option.


Step-by-step Guide:

  • To Configure the Filtered Option.


Step 1: Login to xPortalNet Server. Go to Server Admin > Event Filters.


Step 2: The following window will be shown. Click Add to add new Event Filters
Event Filters Setup Window
Figure 1:  Event Filters Setup Window.


Step 3: The following window will be shown.
 Add Event Filters Window
Figure 2: Add Event Filters Window.


Step 4: Setup the Event Filters accordingly.

Filtered Option Scenario


Step 1: Fill up the following field as shown below:

  • Display Option: Filtered
  • Log to Database: Yes
  • Activation TimeZone: Always

Add Event Filters WIndow
Figure 3: Add Event Filters WIndow.


Step 2: Add the Event Filters Configuration.  Click Add button.

  • Event Category: Custom 
    1. Event Type: Device
    2. Transaction: (PG) Door Forced Open
  • Device Type: Door
  • Device Code: Select Device Code
  • Time Schedule: Always

Event Filters Configuration Window
Figure 4: Event Filters Configuration Window.


Step 3: Filter the Monitoring Station. Click Filter List tab. 

  • Select Computer Name from the Monitoring Station List.
  • Then click > button to add the selected Computer Name into the Filter List.

Filter List Window
Figure 5: Filter List Window.


Step 4: Click OK to confirm and save the changes.


Step 5: Observe the Latest Event List from the Server software when the configured event is triggered.

  • The filtered event is displayed in the transaction list.

Server Transaction List
Figure 6: Server Transaction List. 


Step 6: Observe the Latest Event List from the Client software when the configured event is triggered.

  • The filtered event is displayed in the transaction list if this is not a filtered Monitoring Station.

Client Transaction List
Figure 7: Client Transaction List.


Step 7: Check the transaction report. Login to xPortalNet Client. Go to Reports > Event Report > Transaction Reporting

  • The filtered event is displayed in the report.

Transaction Reporting
Figure 8: Transaction Reporting.


Step 8: Observe the Transaction List from the filtered Monitoring Station.

  • The filtered event is not displayed when the event is occurred.

Monitoring Station Transaction List
Figure 9: Monitoring Station Transaction List.


Step 9: You have successfully configured the Filtered Option configuration

Explanation: The configured event transaction "(PG) Door Forced Open" is not be displayed in the Monitoring Station's Latest Event List when the event is occurred. This is according to the configured Event Filters.

Related article: 

How to Configure the Display Option in Event Filters

How to Configure the Discard Option in Event Filters

Document Date

20/07/2018 (Rev 1.0)

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