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Export Custom Parsers

Use the export functionality to download a custom parser to your local computer. The resulting file can then be imported into other deployments.

To export a custom parser:

  1. Click the CRSelectCheckBoxIcon.png icon in the header row to select all parsers, or on individual rows to select one or multiple parsers.

    Note

    There are several ways to export a single parser:

    • Click the The more menu; three vertical grey dots on a white background. menu on the parser you wish to export, and then select Export.

    • From the Parser Details screen click PMExportParserIcon.png.

    The Export Parsers and Event Builders dialog displays.

    PMExportParsers.png

    Specify a name for your downloaded file and click Export.

    Note

    Select Matching filters to export all parsers in the current view, instead of just the selected parser(s). Select All parsers to export all parsers in the system.

  2. The export file is compressed and downloaded to your local computer, The compressed file contains the following files:

    • parser.com - Contains all of the parser details and all the custom and default fields extracted by the parser.

    • event_builder.conf - Contains the events created by the parser.

    • field_datatype.json - This file contains all of the custom fields extracted by the parser.

  3. You will receive a notification once the export is complete.

    PMParserExportComplete.png