xesFileDS

Using the xesFileDS Data Source

Purpose

The aim of this Data Source is to read or write into a XES file format. An XES file, which stands for eXtensible Event Stream, is a standardized format for storing event log data. It is commonly used in the field of process mining, which involves the analysis of event data to gain insights into business processes. XES files provide a way to represent event data in a structured and standardized format, making it easier to analyze and extract useful information.

The XES standard was developed by the IEEE Task Force on Process Mining and is intended to provide a common format for representing event data that can be used by different process mining tools. XES files typically contain information about events, such as their timestamps, activities, and other relevant data. This standardized format allows for the interchange of event data between different systems and tools, enabling better collaboration and interoperability in the field of process mining.

Please note that this Data Source is readonly (only for extractors)

Configuration

The specific configuration (as a Datasource) in the configuration file section parameters includes the following parameters:

• filename: file name (without path)
• path : path of the file to read and/or write

Configuration example:

"classname" : "pipelite.pipelines.sequentialPL",
"extractors" : [ {
    "id": "S1",
    "classname": "pipelite.datasources.xesFileDS",
    "parameters": {
        "filename": "test.xes",
        "path": "tests/data/"
    }   
    ... ] ...