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# Analyze Log Data with Salesforce Direct

Transform your log data into clear, insightful visualizations. Explore Event Log Objects in CRM Analytics with Salesforce Direct using a variety of engaging chart types.

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Important This feature is only available to Hyperforce customers. Log data is retained for up to 30 days.

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              <p>Available in: <strong>Enterprise</strong>, <strong>Performance</strong>, and <strong>Unlimited</strong>
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              <p style="margin-bottom:0;">Requires Salesforce Shield or Salesforce Event Monitoring add-on
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              <p style="margin-bottom:0;">To query and view event log object data: </p>
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1. From Setup, in the Quick Find box, enter Analytics Studio, and select **Analytics Studio**.
2. To create a dashboard, click **Create** and then, from the dropdown list, select **Dashboard**.
3. Drag the **Chart** option to your dashboard.
4. To select a data source, click the new chart.
5. In the data source window, go to the **Salesforce Object** tab.
6. To see all event log objects, search for event log.
7. Select the event log object data you want to visualize. See [Visualize Data With Charts](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=analytics.bi_visualize.htm&type=5&language=en_US).
8. You can visualize your data in a variety of chart types using Salesforce Direct. Limit the number of panels on your dashboard to avoid any timeouts. See [Salesforce Direct Data Queries](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=analytics.bi_dashboard_step_sf_direct_limitations.htm&type=5&language=en_US).
    
    ![Event Log Object dashboard](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-xcloud-setup-264-0-0-production-enus/6f21df35-9ea0-4f53-ac94-45c3b5dfd5bc/setup/images/ELO_Dashboard.png)