Values for filters

Filters are constructed through a prefixed logical sequence. You can use these values with these filters.

Filter Values

"field"

Matches a log field.

"id" — references the field by its integer ID.
Example:
```
{"type":"field", "id":14}
```
"name" — references the field by its string name.
Example:
```
{"type":"field", "name":"Action"}
```

"element"

Matches a specific element using its URI.

"href" specifies the URI for the element.

Example:

{"type":"element", "href":"elements/host/42"}

"constant"

Matches a constant value for a given field.

"value" specifies the numeric value for the constant.

Example:

{"type": "constant", "value":1}

"service"

Matches a service.

"value" specifies the service using one of the following formats depending on the protocol:

You can optionally include one or more parameter values depending on the Ethernet FrameType:

Example:

{"type":"service","value":"TCP/80"}

For more information about Ethernet services, see the Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN Product Guide.

"ip"

Matches an IP address.

"value" specifies the IP address as a string.

Example:

{"type":"ip", "value":"127.0.0.1"}

"number"

Matches the specified numeric value.

"value" specifies the numeric value.

Example:

{"type":"number", "value":42}

"string"

Matches the specified string.

"value" specifies the string.

Example:

{"type":"string", "value":"mystring"}

"translated"

Uses the internal SMC filter format.

"value" specifies a string in the internal SMC filter format.

Example:

{"type":"translated", "value":"$Number == 42"}