# 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](/pba/pipeline-designer/working-with-transformations/create-a-transformation.md)

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

  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](/pba/pipeline-designer/working-with-transformations/run-a-transformation.md)

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

  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](/pba/pipeline-designer/working-with-transformations/transformation-steps-in-pipeline-designer.md)

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


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