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Add Global Fields

You can add global fields, which are static pairs that match a field name with a specific value. The parsing process adds the global fields to all parsed events, so they are best used for default values such as the ideal model.

To add global fields

1. Open the parsing file wizard and advance to the Global Fields step.

   The Global Fields screen appears.

2. Click Add Global Field in the Global Fields area.

   A new global field row appears in the fields table, displaying New Global Field and New Value entries.

3. Click the New Global Field text to enter the name information you want. The auto-complete feature presents available CEG field names as you type. You can click one to select it, or type a non-CEG field name.
4. Click the New Value text to enter the name information you want.
5. (Optional) Repeat steps 2-4 to add additional global fields as needed.
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 Parsing File User folder, otherwise the step you select appears.