# Create References to New Algorithm

Create an ad hoc characteristic type and reference the previously created algorithm on it.

- Char type: CM J-iii
- Description: iii's Adhoc validation test / Expiration Date
- Type of Characteristic Value: Ad hoc Value
- Validation rule: CM EXPDT-iii
- Allow Search by Char Val: Not Allowed

Characteristic entity: choose Notification Upload Staging.

Parent topic: Plugging in Algorithms