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Importing FaceReader Detailed Log Files Into The Observer XT

On the FaceReader > Drivers & Tools section of our MyNoldus portal (my.noldus.com) you will find an import profile to import Detailed log files. Follow the steps below to copy the import profile to your computer:

1. Make sure The Observer XT is not running.
2. Download the Import Profile from the MyNoldus portal.
3. Copy the import profile FaceReader 10 Detailed log as external data.eip to the default directory for import profiles: C:\ProgramData\Noldus\Common\Profiles.

   The ProgramData folder is a hidden folder. To view this folder, browse to C:\ and from the View drop-down list select Show and then Hidden items.

You are now ready to import your log files into The Observer XT. To do so:

1. Choose File > Import > External Data.
2. In the Files of type field, select FaceReader 10 Detailed log as external data (*.txt) from the drop-down list.
3. Browse to the location on your computer where you stored your log file. The default location is:

   C:\Users\<your username>\Documents\Noldus\FaceReader 10\Projects\[project name]\Logs.

4. Select the observation into which you want to import the log file.
5. If a message appears that missing values are found, choose Import and Ignore > OK.
6. Select the appropriate log file and click Open. The data are imported into The Observer XT.

If you have additional modules and selected additional data when you exported the Detailed log data (like Action Units or Expressions from voice), you need to make a new import profile. See External Data in The Observer XT Help how to do so, or contact Noldus Support.

What's Next

Synchronize the data sets. See Carry out an observation/Synchronize data sets in The Observer XT Help.

Notes

• IMPORTANT Importing FaceReader data adds FaceReader elements to the coding scheme. However, these elements cannot be scored in a new observation in The Observer XT. Make sure the FaceReader elements do not already exist in the coding scheme of The Observer XT.
• If you only import FaceReader data as external data into The Observer XT, the videos are not imported. Continue with Import FaceReader videos only.
• If you import FaceReader data as .odx file into The Observer XT, the FaceReader independent variables and videos are also imported.
• If you import the detailed logs as external data, they are imported as continuous values.
• You can calculate statistics like, e.g., the mean and maximum classification value for each of the facial expressions in The Observer XT. For more information see Calculate Statistics in The Observer XT Help.

Source: FaceReader 10 Reference Manual (Help), Noldus Information Technology