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Utility
Easy Converter
The EasyConverter application is used to view data log files (*.dtl) and event log files (*.evt) that are created
by the HMI during operation. Data log files are files the HMI creates when capturing data using the Data
Sampling object. Event log files are history files the HMI creates when using the Event (Alarm) Log object. Both
files are in binary format to minimize the amount of file space required.
To view these files with a computer, you must use the EasyConverter application. In addition, EasyConverter
can take a data or event log file and convert it into a CSV (Comma Separated Value) file that can be easily
imported into other applications such as Microsoft Excel. For more information on how to do data logging, see
Chapter 11 “Data Sampling and Trend Displays.” For more information on how to use Event Log files, see
Chapter 12 “Capturing Alarms and Events” section “Monitoring Alarms with the Event (Alarm) Log.”
 To start the EasyConverter Application
1. Click the EasyConverter button in the Utility Manager window or click the EasyConverter icon in the
Project Toolbar. The EasyConverter application appears.
2. Click File > Open to display the Open dialog box. Search for the data log file (*.dtl) or event log file
(*.evt) that you wish to view, then click the Open button.
Please Note:
These files are captured by the HMI and stored in internal HMI memory, an attached SD card, or USB flash
drive. You must copy these files into your computer before using the EasyConverter utility. If you are running a
project that is capturing data log or event log files using the Offline Simulator, the EZwarePlus application
automatically creates new folders on your computer and creates the files
(C:\\MapleSystems\EZPlus\HMI_memory).
Data log files are stored in a folder using the name that you assigned in the Data Sampling Object attribute box
(e.g., C:\\MapleSystems\EZPlus\HMI_memory\datalog\History Data1\20100618.dtl)
Event log files are stored in an eventlog folder (e.g., C:\\MapleSystems\EZPlus\eventlog\EL_20100625.evt).
Viewing an Event Log File (*.evt)
1. From the EasyConverter application, click File… Open and locate the Event Log file (*.evt).
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