How to Configure the Discard Option in Event Filters

Problem (Issue) Statement:	How to Configure the Discard 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 Discard Option in this article. When using this option, the event transaction will be discarded 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 Discard 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.* . . 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.* . . Summary To Configure the Discard Option. Step-by-step Guide: To Configure the Discard 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. ^{Figure 1: Event Filters Setup Window.} Step 3: The following window will be shown. ^{Figure 2: Add Event Filters Window.} Step 4: Setup the Event Filters accordingly. Discard Option Scenario Step 1: Fill up the following field as shown below: Display Option: Discard Log to Database: No ^{(Must set to No, otherwise the 'DiscardedTrans' folder will not be created)} Activation TimeZone: Always ^{Figure 3: Add Event Filters WIndow.} Step 2: Add the Event Filters Configuration. Click Add button. Event Category: Alarm Definition Library Alarm Definition Library: Select Alarm Definition Device Type: Controller Device Code: Select Device Code Time Schedule: Always ^{Figure 4: Event Filters Configuration Window.} Step 3: The Filter List is only enabled for Filtered Option. Click OK to confirm and save the changes. ^{Figure 5: Filter List Window.} Step 4: Observe the Latest Event List from the Server software when the configured event is triggered. ^{Figure 6: Server Transaction List.} Step 5: Observe the Latest Event List from the Client software when the configured event is triggered. ^{Figure 7: Client Transaction List.} Step 6: Check the transaction report. Login to xPortalNet Client. Go to Reports > Event Report > Transaction Reporting. ^{Figure 8: Transaction Reporting.} Step 7: You have successfully configured the Discard Option configuration. Explanation: The configured event transaction "`(NK) Controller Tamper On"` is not displayed in the Latest Event List from the Server and Client software when the event is occurred. This is according to the configured Event Filters. Info Discarded Transaction will not be saving into database. Any transaction match with condition defined in event filters, the transaction will be logged in <Log Folder>\Discarded Trans as backlog. C:\ProgramData\MicroEngine\xPortalNet v1\Server\DiscardedTrans Figure 9: Discarded TransLog Related article: How to Configure the Display Option in Event Filters How to Configure the Filtered Option in Event Filters
Document Date	20/07/2018 (Rev 1.0)