# Creating Constant Value Maps

Constant Value map returns a single, predefined value for all records.

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To add a Constant Value map, drag the *Constant Value* object from the *Maps* group in the Flow toolbox and drop it on the dataflow.

An example of what a *Constant Value* object might look like is shown below:

![](https://3768133094-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FH4WCHHphSt0ALtMJlqot%2Fuploads%2FofGTKo5LGz8x31nDcZiY%2F0.jpeg?alt=media)

To configure the properties of a *Constant Value* map object after it was added to the dataflow, right-click on it and select *Properties* from the context menu. The following properties are available:

* *Constant Value:* Enter the value that will be returned by this object.
* *General Options screen:* This screen shares the options common to most objects on the dataflow.

## **Usage**

An example of a dataflow using *Constant Value* objects is shown below:

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