.DSEVENTS File Extension
Driver Station Events Log
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What is a DSEVENTS file?
A DSEVENTS file is a text-based data log created by the FRC Driver Station used in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), where high school teams design, build, and compete with robots in various challenges. It contains event-based messages generated during communication between the driver station and a robot. These messages provide a readable history of what occurred during operation, such as connection changes, errors, and system notifications, helping engineering teams understand when specific issues occurred and provide context for diagnosing problems seen in other logs.
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DSEVENTS files are saved in a structured text-based format, making them easier to read than binary log files. Each entry includes a timestamp and a description of an event, such as the robot's enabling or disabling, communication interruptions, or system warnings. This format complements .DSLOG files, which store detailed performance data, by focusing instead on key events and status messages.
How to open a DSEVENTS file
You can open DSEVENTS files with the log viewer included with the FRC Driver Station (packaged with FRC Game Tools). Since the files are text-based, you can also view them with standard text editors, such as Microsoft Notepad or Apple TextEdit. However, the Driver Station viewer provides better organization and formatting for reviewing events in context.