What is needed to create an Event

Note: Mandatory information are marked with an ‘*’.

This section helps you to prepare information you need to create an Event.

Name*: Name given to the Event.
Inputs: Tags linked to values or tag of input data coming from the Expression calling this Event.
Description: Description of the event or situation that the Expression detects. Can embed Inputs in the description.

You should

Know what Action(s) the Event should perform upon execution.
If Notification is required:
- Have on hand the list of email addresses or mobile numbers to add in notification list.
- Prepare the message
If Command is required:
- Ensure external system is ready to receive command
- Ensure Connector is able to send the command to the external system
- Know the Measurement, Metric, Tags and Metric Data for the command
- Decide on the time to live (TTL) for the command.
If Webhook is required:
- Have on hand the Webhook address
- Know the format to write the message to be sent in the Webhook.

V2/Concepts/Preparing for Event Creation