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Setting Up Custom Services

Step-by-step guide to create your first custom service in RDN.

Step 1: Create a New Service​

To begin creating a custom service:

  1. Click the '+' icon to create a new service

    Create service

  2. Enter the service name in the dialog box

    • Choose a unique, descriptive name for your service
    • The system will automatically prefix the function name with srv_
    • For example, if you enter addScore, your function will be srv_addScore

    Enter service name

  3. Click Save to create the service

Step 2: Choose Script Type​

After creating your service, you'll need to select the script type:

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By default, Draft Script is selected, which is recommended for development.

Draft Script​

Draft vs Production

Draft Script is used during development and testing:

  • ✅ Editable - You can make changes and updates
  • ✅ For development - Used during active development
  • ✅ Can contain errors - Experimental code is allowed
  • ✅ Select Draft to edit - You MUST select Draft mode to modify code

When to use: Always select Draft mode when making changes to your code.

Production Script​

Production Script contains finalized, error-free code:

  • 🔒 Immutable - Cannot be modified directly
  • ✅ Stable - Error-free code runs in live environment
  • ✅ Deployed - Active in the production environment
  • 🔄 Requires redeployment - Changes must be made in Draft, then redeployed

When to use: Once tested and ready for live use.

Step 3: Configure Editor Settings​

Font Size Adjustment​

To adjust the font size of the JavaScript editor for better readability:

  1. Click the Font Size button in the editor toolbar

    Font size button

  2. Select your preferred size from the options

  3. The editor will immediately update with your chosen font size

Service Structure​

Once you've created a service, here's what you'll see:

Custom Service: srv_[serviceName]
├── Draft Script          (Edit here during development)
├── Production Script      (Deployed version)
├── Font Size Control     (Adjust readability)
├── Code Editor           (Write your JavaScript)
├── Test Input Area       (Test your code)
└── Logs                  (View execution logs)

Workflow: From Draft to Production​

Follow this workflow for safe development and deployment:

1. Create Service
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2. Select Draft Mode
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3. Write JavaScript Code
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4. Test with Draft Script
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5. Fix Any Errors
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6. Deploy to Production
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7. Production Script Is Now Live
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Important: You cannot edit the Production Script directly. Any changes must be made in Draft mode and then redeployed.

Next Steps​

  1. Learn about code structure - Main function, inputs, and outputs
  2. Write your first script - Get started with JavaScript
  3. Use RDN functions - Add built-in functionality
  4. Test your service - Validate before going live

Ready to write code? Move to the Coding Guide to learn the JavaScript basics! 📝