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# Functions

Functions are used to perform additional calculations or transformations on   incoming data that are not covered by the format configuration.

## Create a New Function

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1. Click on **\[A]**
2. Click on **\[B]**
3. Click on **\[C]**\
   ▷ A dialog opens
4. In **\[D]**, enter the name of the format
5. In **\[E]**, select an asset type
6. Click on **\[F]**\
   ▷ A dialog opens
7. In **\[G]**, select the parameters of the asset type
8. Click on **\[H]**\
   ▷ The "Configure Function" menu opens

## Configure a Function

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<table><thead><tr><th width="75.13332112630206">Element</th><th width="129">Title</th><th>Details</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>[A]</strong></td><td>Code editor</td><td>Enter the JavaScript function for the function here</td></tr><tr><td><strong>[B]</strong></td><td>Info</td><td>Here you can see info about the function and the format</td></tr><tr><td><strong>[C]</strong></td><td>Result</td><td>Here the result of the code entered in [A] is displayed</td></tr><tr><td><strong>[D]</strong></td><td>Test code</td><td>Click here to test the code entered in [A]. The result is displayed in [C]</td></tr><tr><td><strong>[E]</strong></td><td>Save</td><td>Click here to save</td></tr></tbody></table>


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