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title: "10.4.1 Functions for Data Logging"
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Some of Data Logging’s functions are only accessible through the use of scripts. The commands related to Data Logging are explained in further detail in the below table.

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| --- | --- |
| Format | datalog.start(“LogModelName”) |
| Description | Manually starts the targeted Data Log Model when used. |
| Example | Starts the Data Log Model “TempTracker”  
datalog.start(“TempTracker”) |

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| --- | --- |
| Format | datalog.stop(“LogModelName”) |
| Description | Manually stops the targeted Data Log Model when used. |
| Example | Stops the Data Log Model “TempTracker”  
datalog.stop(“TempTracker”) |


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| --- | --- |
| Format | datalog.addrow(“LogModelName”) |
| Description | Manually adds a new row to the targeted Data Log Model when used. |
| Example | Adds a row to the Data Log Model “TempTracker”  
datalog.addrow(“TempTracker”) |


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| --- | --- |
| Format | datalog.createCsv(“LogModelName”,Location) |
| Description | Creates a .csv file using the data currently stored in the targeted Data Log Model’s block. The Location field can be used to designate where the generated .csv file is stored. |
| Example | Creates a .csv file using the information stored in the Data Log Model “TempTracker”  
datalog.createCsv(“TempTracker”) |