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Add an Event Type

When creating an event type, the adapters that generate the event type can be defined, as well as the resource types to which the event refers to. The structure of the event type must also be defined. This definition includes the field name of each value reported and the value type (string, integer, etc.), corresponding to the relevant parts of the data required by the business logic.

The event type and its structure definition can be used when:

• Writing a business logic formula
• Defining alert profiles for a specific event type
• Performing a raw data correction

Important: These definitions should only be defined by users who are thoroughly familiar with the data source, the adapters and the data they report.

To add an event type

1. In the Event Types page, click Add New.

   The Event Type Details page opens.

2. In Name, enter a name for the event type.
3. In Description, enter a description for the event type.
4. In Fields:
   1. Click Add field to add an event field. A field row displays.
   • In Field name, type the name of the field.
   • In Field type, select the field type (String, Date, Integer, or Float).
   • Click to cancel and return to the previous page.
   • Click to update the changes.
   • Click to cancel.
   1. Click Import fields to import event fields. The Import Event Type Fields page opens.
   • In Adapter, select the relevant adapter from the list.
   • In Output structure, select the structure.
   • Click Done to return to the Event Type Details page.
5. In Generated by Adapters, select the adapter that will generate this event type from the Available list and move to the Included list.

   Note: Use the scroll bar to view additional fields.

6. In Reported on resource types, select the resource type on which this event type reports from the Available list and move to the Included list.
7. Click Save to save changes and return to the previous page.
8. Click Cancel to discard changes and return to the previous page.

   Note: Use features in the dialog to edit, delete, duplicate, search and view details for an event type.