Importing Files into ICPAM

After the XML and properties files have been created, import the files into the ICPAM External Events module.

Step 1            Select External Events from the Events & Alarms menu.

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Step 2            Click Import.

Step 3    On the resulting window, perform the following:

a.  Select the XML and Properties files.

        The XML file defines the event log codes and category for the external events.

        The Properties file defines the text string for each code and category. The text string is the name that appears in ICPAM.

b. Click Next to preview the settings, or click Finish to save the changes.

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For instructions to create these files, see:

§        Define External Event Types Using the Event Definition Format

§        Create a Text File to Define the Event Names in ICPAM

Step 4            (Optional) Preview the settings.

Step 5            Click Finish to save the changes

Step 6            Click Back to select a different file.

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Step 7            The new log codes are displayed in the External Events main window.

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Step 8            Add external events and alarms to ICPAM using the recordExtEvent API, as described in the Cisco Physical Access Control API Reference Guide.

 

See also:

Recording External Events