Business Objects 4.0 (Custom functions) -- Expert advise required

Good day All!!!
I require a technical expert advise from this forum ASAP. I hope you have some time amidst
your busy schedule and answer the required clarifications.
Problem Description:
I would like to write a custom function (e.g to convert local time zone to utc and from utc time zone to local) and import that function in the BO 4.0 universe so that universe has the ability to use this function.
I understand BO 4.0 supports importing of the custom functions e.g data_quality_custom_functions.atl.
Expert advise Required from you on below questions:
Now my question is how to write a custom function and generate the required .atl files that can be imported in the universe?
Does this require any specific tool/API's to generate these functions ?
Can we use traditional languages like C/C++ to generate the custom functions or does it uses any script based languages?
Is there any flexibility to accommodate complex algorithms in the custom based function?
Are do we have to approach SAP to generate the .atl files by giving some interface document?
It would be of great help at this stage if you could provide some insight into the mentioned areas as we are in a critical stage to finalize a design approach. If you have time to answer our queries and require additional details on why we have to go for custom functions then I will be glad to provide right level of details.
Looking forward to your expert advise early....
Thanks
NAGSCAT

Yes, it is. Please, look at chapter 8.5.2 in the Business Intelligence Platform Administrator Guide.

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