# Constant Value Transformation

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

## **Steps**

To add a *ConstantValue* transformation, drag the *ConstantValue* 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://627607815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F6xzBT0roYJkfVS5klkLl%2Fuploads%2FbZQUPEW1zjHvjYOlSxXy%2F0.jpeg?alt=media)

To configure the properties of a *ConstantValue* 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 *ConstantValue* objects is shown below:

![](https://627607815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F6xzBT0roYJkfVS5klkLl%2Fuploads%2FSvMTzdqKpxfUPrabe2i5%2F1.png?alt=media)