How do I add custom events to the M-Files event log?

EventType can be any string, and the XmlData can be any format (there's no schema).  In fact, it can be a simple string as well if you want.

This code:

job.Vault.EventLogOperations.AddCustomEventEntry("test", "<hello></hello>");

Produces this:

Hi Craig,

Thx. What does it look like if non-xml is passed in

E.x.: 

ob.Vault.EventLogOperations.AddCustomEventEntry("test", "Hello World!");

Hi Hasani, 

I am in meetings for much of today so may not have a chance to grab a screenshot. If you're near a machine then it may be quicker for you to test...?

Craig.

Hi Craig,

I would but I get the below error when I try to view entries in th event log.

CoSnapIn.cpp, 561, This operation requires the Electronic Signatures and Advanced Logging module. (0x80040895)
Item_Event.cpp, 657, This operation requires the Electronic Signatures and Advanced Logging module. (0x80040895)
Item_Event.cpp, 709, This operation requires the Electronic Signatures and Advanced Logging module. (0x80040895)
(M-Files 23.10.13060.5 2023-11-23T06:25:58.978Z)

It would appear like this:

(sorry: I just noticed that I didn't include your formatting!)

It would appear like this:

(sorry: I just noticed that I didn't include your formatting!)

Awesome. Thank you!