Mapping

NOTE: In order to do Mapping, your configuration.xml file must be pointing to a Communication Server that has DAS_Binary and DAS_Query connected to it. This will normally be the case, by default, as long as the Communication Server and DAS processes are running.

The Mapping tab allows you to:

Mapping works together with the Referenced from Map Data Source option under Event Configuration. You can map by using a string or number range.

To view maps in the GUI:

  1. Navigate to Admin tab and select Mapping Configuration from the navigation pane or click Mapping Configuration button image\ebx_671549460.gif.

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The main Mapping GUI displays a listing of all of the maps that have been defined for the system.

NOTE: Maps under UNMANAGED ITEMS folder cannot be edited or deleted.

To add a map definition:

  1. Navigate to Admin tab and select Mapping Configuration from the navigation pane or click Mapping Configuration button.

  2. Click Add.

  3. If you are creating a new map folder, click New Dir. Enter a folder name.

NOTE: If this is your first map definition, it is recommended that you create a new map definition folder. Creating a map definition under the UNMANAGED ITEMS folder will not allow you to edit or delete your map definition.

  1. Ensure that the folder you want to enter your map definition into is selected. (that is, the folder indicates that it is open).

  2. Enter your Map Name.

  3. Click Next.

NOTE: The Map Type field box is disabled.

  1. Select either Local File or Remote File.

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Select your map definition file. Click Next.

NOTE: For map files that contain more than 500 lines, you will not see all the lines in the SDM.

  1. In the New Map Definition window, set the following:

As you configure each setting and filter, the data table will automatically update to allow you to preview your data and ensure your data is being parsed as expected.

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  1. Once you finish configuring all parameters and filters for the definition, click Finish.

  2. If you chose Local File in step 7 above, you will be prompted to upload your file to the Remote Files virtual folder located: %ESEC_HOME%\data\map_data. Enter a file name and click OK.