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# New Custom Script Action Item

Selecting **Custom Script Action** creates a **New Custom Script Action Item** under the **Action Steps Tab**.

Click on the item to access the fields.

## Fields

| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Active | Tick this box to make this step “*active*”. You can skip this step by deactivating it. |
| Source Type | Select the type of **Definition** you want to reference. |
| Source Data | Select the **Definition** whose data will be available to in your **Custom Script Code**. There must be an item under the **Data** tab that this step can reference. |

## Buttons

| Button Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Design Custom Script | Click to open the **Script Editor** so you can provide the script code for this Action Step. |

Please refer to [Scripting Reference](/statelake/scripting-reference/) for a further and in-depth explanation of the scripting process.