.alter function

Alters an existing function and stores it inside the database metadata. Rules for parameter types and CSL statements are the same as for let statements.

Syntax

.alter function [with (docstring = '<description>', folder='<name>', skipvalidation='true')] [FunctionName] ([paramName:paramType], ...) { CSL-statement }

Output parameter	Type	Description
Name	String	The name of the function.
Parameters	String	The parameters required by the function.
Body	String	(Zero or more) let statements followed by a valid CSL expression that is evaluated upon function invocation.
Folder	String	A folder used for UI functions categorization. This parameter does not change the way function is invoked.
DocString	String	A description of the function for UI purposes.

Note

• If the function doesn't exist, an error is returned. For creating a new function, see .create function
• Requires database admin permission
• The database user who originally created the function is allowed to modify the function.
• Not all Kusto types are supported in let statements. Supported types are: string, long, datetime, timespan, and double.
• Use skipvalidation to skip semantic validation of the function. This is useful when functions are created in an incorrect order and F1 that uses F2 is created earlier.

Example

.alter function
with (docstring = 'Demo function with parameter', folder='MyFolder')
 MyFunction2(myLimit: long)  {StormEvents | take myLimit}

Name	Parameters	Body	Folder	DocString
MyFunction2	(myLimit: long)	{StormEvents | take myLimit}	MyFolder	Demo function with parameter