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Transform Site Info to Work for You
Transform Site Info to Work for You

Change the format, convert the units, or extract other data from site info.

Updated over 2 months ago

Overview

Transform information between systems exactly how you want it. With Magical's automatic data transformation feature, you can convert dates, extract specific details, or summarize text while transferring data between apps. No more manual reformatting or data cleanup – set it up once and watch the magic happen.
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Common Use Cases

Our transformation feature helps you handle various data conversion scenarios:

  • Date Format Conversion: Convert patient birth dates from year-date-month format in one system to date-month-year in another

  • Data Extraction: Pull specific information (like BMI) from longer medical notes for targeted form fields

  • Unit Conversion: Automatically convert measurements between different systems (e.g., height from meters to feet)

  • Text Summarization: Condense lengthy paragraphs into concise summaries

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

  1. Navigate to the webpage containing your source information

  2. Access the Magical panel and locate the pencil icon labeled "Add Site Info"

  3. Find the site info you want to transform and click the ellipsis (β‹―) menu next to it

  4. Select "Transform" from the menu options

  5. Enter your transformation command in the text box

    • Example: "Transform patient's birth date from year-date-month to date-month-year"

  6. Click the "Transform" button and review the output

  7. If satisfied with the results, click "Save" to store your transformation

Using Your Transformation

Once saved, your transformation will automatically apply whenever you use this site info in any automation. This ensures consistent data formatting across all your workflows without manual intervention.

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