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Provide File Details

Provide file details for a new DM file. You can save a subscription file as a custom file under a different name.

To provide mapping file details

1. Open the mapping file wizard.
2. Enter a name for the DM file. The file name is required, and cannot contain the characters: / \ : * ? “ < > ^;'`,&{}[]. or |.
3. Select the Parsing File name and version you want to use to parse the sample events from the Parsing File drop-down list.

   The log name field is automatically populated with the name of the parsing file you enter.

4. (Optional) Enter a description.
5. (Optional) Click Add Product in the Support Information area to enter product name and versions for reference.
6. Click the appropriate arrow to advance to the wizard step you want to complete next, or click Save and Close.

   If you click Save and Close, the new file appears in the Mapping File User folder, otherwise the step you select appears.