Concept
Write to File Notification Distribution Method
The write to file notification is written to a text file or to an XLSX file when the configured notification condition is met.
You can also convert your text file or XLSX file to a PDF file. You can sign the PDF notification report with a document signature certificate. For more information, see Document Signature Certificate .
You can configure whether new information is appended to the existing file, overwrites the current content of the file, or if it is written to a unique file. By default, new information is appended to the existing file. If the file does not exist, a new text file is created.
You can make the file name dynamic by replacing it with a string variable whose value you control from a program.
The text file or an XLSX file, or a PDF file is saved in the EcoStruxure Building Operation database folder: '...db/notifications'. This location cannot be changed.
You access the notification file from the WorkStation 'System' folder, 'Notification files' subfolder of the EcoStruxure BMS server where the file was generated. You can open the notification file with a text editor or an XLSX file editor, or a PDF file reader installed on the computer.
You can save the notification file, from the WorkStation 'System' folder, 'Notification files' subfolder, to a different location and rename it. You can also delete the notification file.
When you delete the notification file, it is deleted from the physical device.
If the EcoStruxure BMS server fails to create a write to file notification, this is indicated by a system information alarm.
Notification Distribution Methods
Document Signature Certificate
Create Object Wizard - Configure Write to File Page
Accessing a Notification Written to a File
Saving a Notification Written to a File
Deleting a Notification Written to a File
Email Notification Distribution Method
SNMP Notification Distribution Method
XML Notation for Substitution Codes in XLSX Report Template