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## BaseService.convertModel() method

Applies a given modifier function on a model object. Since the model object can be a map, or an array, or a model, these types needs different handling. Considering whether the input object is a map happens with an explicit parameter.

**Signature:**

```typescript
static convertModel(input: any, converterFn: any, isMap?: boolean): any;
```

## Parameters

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Parameter


</th><th>

Type


</th><th>

Description


</th></tr></thead>
<tbody><tr><td>

input


</td><td>

any


</td><td>

the input model object


</td></tr>
<tr><td>

converterFn


</td><td>

any


</td><td>

the function that is applied on the input object


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<tr><td>

isMap


</td><td>

boolean


</td><td>

_(Optional)_ is `true` when the input object should be handled as a map


</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
**Returns:**

any