How to Create a Derived Script

This lesson explains how to create a derived script column during the mapping phase in Asset Vision's importer feature.

1. Adding a Derived Script Column

1. Adding a Derived Script Column

Derived script is used to pre-process incoming data to create records with custom values. The user is able to add text as well as use the existing columns as variables within the script. A Derived Script can be added at any time by clicking the "Add Derived Script" button.

2. Entering the Script

2. Entering the Script
  1. A window will popup allowing the user to enter the derived script. In the example to the right, the value in column 2 will be concatenated to the value of column 1.
  2. When the user is satisfied with the script they can select “Ok”.

When a derived script is added it adds a Source row record which can be mapped to a target tree item just like any other source row. The value in the Data field on the source row record shows the derived script as it was entered.

Editing/Deleting a Derived Script

Editing/Deleting a Derived Script
  1. The user is able to delete or edit the derived script by right-clicking on a derived script row. If the user selects "Delete Derived Script", it will remove the derived script row. Other source rows cannot be removed in this manner. A target tree item can either be mapped to a source row or to a derived column, but not both.