Initializing a simple or complex output element by using the Create transform

In the Graphical Data Mapping editor, use the Create transform to create a simple or complex empty output element.

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The Create transform creates an output element without the use of input data. You can create either simple or complex type output elements.

You can create a simple empty output element for elements defined as string or hexBinary.

Complete the following steps to create a simple or complex empty output element:

For simple type output elements, complete the following steps:
1. Add a Create transform to set the value of the output element, by using either of the following methods:
  - Create an Assign transform by using either of the following methods:
    
    Click the output element and drag the connector towards the input elements, releasing the connector onto a blank part of the canvas. When you release the connector, an Assign transform is created.
    
    Right-click the output element and then select Create Assign.
  - Use the drop-down, and select Core transforms > Create.
2. In the Properties panel, select the General tab. Then, select Create empty.
For complex type output elements, complete the following steps:
1. Click the output element and drag the connector towards the input elements, releasing the connector onto a blank part of the canvas. When you release the connector, a Create transform is created.
2. In the Properties panel, select the General tab. Then, select Create empty.
3. Optional: Open the nested map associated to the Create transform. You can define how each target element or attribute will be created in a complex element.
  You can use the Create transform to create an empty complex output element. then, you can enter the Create transform nested map and use more Create transforms, Assign transforms, or any other mapping transforms that do not require an input. You can use this method to populate as many fields as required in the complex output structure.