Create a transform definition

task australia Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read t_CreateATransformDefinition.md

The following example describes the procedure for creating a new transform definition. In this example, we create a definition that transforms a number field to an odd or even integer. The transform category is Numeric and the normalization field type is Integer.

Procedure

Navigate to All > Field Normalization > Administration > Transform Definitions.
Click New in the record list.
Enter a name for this definition.

Note: In this example, we enter Odd/Even.
Enter a brief description of the action, such as, Transforms an integer to an odd or even value.

This information appears in the definition choice list when a user selects a new transform.
Right-click in the header bar and select Save in the context menu.

Two Related Lists appear in the form.
- Transform Categories: Click Edit and select Numeric as the category to which this definition belongs. Currently, field transformation supports two categories: Numeric and Text. The Integer normalization field type is already associated with this category.
- Transform Variables: Define any variables required by this transform definition to perform an action on a field value. Variables are not necessary if a script can perform the action alone.

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title: Create a transform definition
description: The following example describes the procedure for creating a new transform definition. In this example, we create a definition that transforms a number field to an odd or even integer. The transform category is Numeric and the normalization field type is Integer.
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# Create a transform definition

The following example describes the procedure for creating a new transform definition. In this example, we create a definition that transforms a number field to an odd or even integer. The transform category is **Numeric** and the normalization field type is **Integer**.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to **All** &gt; **Field Normalization** &gt; **Administration** &gt; **Transform Definitions**.

2. Click **New** in the record list.

3. Enter a name for this definition.

**Note:** In this example, we enter `Odd/Even`.

4. Enter a brief description of the action, such as, `Transforms an integer to an odd or even value`.

This information appears in the definition choice list when a user selects a new transform.

5. Right-click in the header bar and select **Save** in the context menu.

Two Related Lists appear in the form.

- Transform Categories: Click **Edit** and select **Numeric** as the category to which this definition belongs. Currently, field transformation supports two categories: **Numeric** and **Text**. The **Integer** normalization field type is already associated with this category.
- Transform Variables: Define any variables required by this transform definition to perform an action on a field value. Variables are not necessary if a script can perform the action alone.