# Working with transformations

Create, configure, and then run transformations to perform ETL tasks as part of specified workflow. After running a transformation, analyze its results to explore the data or to identify possible improvements or problems.

**Note:** You can schedule a transformation to run a single time or on a recurring schedule. For details, see 

* [Create a transformation](https://docs.pentaho.com/pba/pipeline-designer/working-with-transformations/create-a-transformation)

  Create a transformation to arrange a network of logical ETL tasks, called steps, into a data workflow.
* [Edit transformation properties](https://docs.pentaho.com/pba/pipeline-designer/working-with-transformations/edit-transformation-properties)

  Transformation properties describe the transformation and configure its behavior. You can use transformation properties to customize the processing of your data to achieve the desired output.
* [Run a transformation](https://docs.pentaho.com/pba/pipeline-designer/working-with-transformations/run-a-transformation)

  Run a transformation to step through the ETL tasks you set up, in the order specified by the transformation.
* [Analyze transformation results](https://docs.pentaho.com/pba/pipeline-designer/working-with-transformations/analyze-transformation-results)

  You can see if errors occurred, explore the data, and review how your transformation performed, by viewing logs, previewing data, and reviewing step metrics.
* [Transformation steps in Pipeline Designer](https://docs.pentaho.com/pba/pipeline-designer/working-with-transformations/transformation-steps-in-pipeline-designer)

  Steps extend and expand the functionality of transformations. You can use the following steps in Pipeline Designer.