Functions

A Function, often referred to as a Function Component (FC), is a component much like a Connector, except that it does not have a mode setting. Whereas Connectors provide standard access verbs for connected systems (Lookup, Delete, Update, and so forth), Functions on the other hand only perform a single operation, like pushing data through a Parser, dispatching work to another AssemblyLine or making a Web service call.

Overview

Functions can appear anywhere in the Flow section of an AL. The Functions library folder in the Config browser can be used to manage your library of Function Components.

Like Connectors, Functions in AssemblyLines provide an Initialize option to determine when this component starts. By default, Functions initialize during AL startup.