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Managing Log Files

Supported Formats​

  • WPILOG (.wpilog) - Produced by WPILib's built-in data logging and AdvantageKit. URCL can be used to capture signals from REV motor controllers to a WPILOG file.
  • Driver Station logs (.dslog and .dsevents) - Produced by the FRC Driver Station. AdvantageScope automatically searches for the corresponding log file when opening either log type.
  • Hoot (.hoot) - Produced by CTRE's Phoenix 6 signal logger.
  • RLOG (.rlog) - Legacy, produced by AdvantageKit 2022.
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Hoot files can only be opened on Windows and require an installation of Phoenix Tuner X.

Opening Logs​

In the menu bar, click File > Open Log(s)..., then choose a one or more log files from the local disk. Dragging a log file from the system file browser to the AdvantageScope icon or window also causes it to open.

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If multiple files are opened simultaneously, the timestamps will be aligned automatically. This enables easy comparison of log files from multiple sources.

Opening a saved log

Adding New Logs​

After opening a log file, additional logs can be easily added to the visualization. Timestamps will be realigned automatically to synchronize with existing data.

In the menu bar, click File > Add News Log(s)..., then choose a one or more log files to add to the current visualization. The fields from each log will be recorded under tables named Log0, Log1, etc.

Downloading from a roboRIO​

Configuration

Open the preferences window by clicking Help > Show Preferences... (Windows/Linux) or AdvantageScope > Settings... (macOS). Update the roboRIO address and log folder. Click File > Use USB roboRIO Address to temporarily use the IP address 172.22.11.2 for all connections.

Diagram of roboRIO preferences

Click File > Download Logs... to open the download window. Once connected to the roboRIO, available logs are shown with the newest at the top. Select one or more log files to download (shift-click to select a range or cmd/ctrl + A to select all). Then click the ↓ symbol and select a save location.

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When downloading multiple files, AdvantageScope skips any that already exist in the destination folder.

Downloading log files