# Defining the indicator

Available in...

* Big Data Platform
* Cloud API Services Platform
* Cloud Big Data Platform
* Cloud Data Fabric
* Cloud Data Management Platform
* Data Fabric
* Data Management Platform
* Data Services Platform
* MDM Platform
* Real-Time Big Data Platform

## Procedure

1. In the DQ Repository tree view, expand Libraries > Indicators.
2. Right-click User Defined Indicators.

   ![](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/studio-user-guide/Resources/images/User_Defined_Indicator.png)
3. Select New Indicator from the contextual menu.

   The New Indicator wizard is displayed.
4. In the Name field, enter a name for the indicator you want to create.

   Information noteImportant:

   Do not use the following special characters in the item names: ~ ! ` # ^ * & \\ / ? : ; \ , . ( ) ¥ ' " « » < >

   These characters are all replaced with "\_" in the file system and you may end up creating duplicate items.
5. Optional: Set other metadata (Purpose, Description and Author) in the corresponding fields and click Finish.

## Results

The indicator editor opens displaying the metadata of the user-defined indicator.

The indicator editor opens displaying the metadata of the user-defined indicator. ![](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/studio-user-guide/Resources/images/User_Defined_Indicator3.png)