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Help needed to include time constraints in macro

Problem: I am trying to union multiple  tables  with different fields in each table dynamically .  I am able to do that using a macro. In the workflow, I gave the connection names of the tables in a...

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writing to excel based on a value

i have this, as a multi row formula, which sets a new field "newfield" :   if abs(DateTimeDiff([Row+1:EDWTD02_DOC_ISSUE_Y],[EDWTD02_DOC_ISSUE_Y],"days"))>400 then "Y" else "N" endif//take the...

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Parsing a weeks work of data

Here is the challenge:I need to dynamically create a begin and end date for report parameters.For this example:-I create dates in the input data.-I convert the date so I can use the Alteryx date...

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Repeating Macro for Multiple Formulas

Hi All! I am struggling to figure out how to automate the need to create multiple formulas.  My current data looks as follows: ProjectSIGNAL ASIGNAL BSIGNAL CA101B000C101D100 I will need to create...

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Using batch macro with summarize function

Hello, We are sending API calls to a program that only accepts 100 records at a time. To that end, I'm trying to use Alteryx to separate my data into groups per 100 records, and then use a batch macro...

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Parsing log text

Hi Team,I have a error log text like this:File Name:xyzkey.csv----Some texts----record accepted :1---some texts---now i need to parse followingxyzkey1(text accepted after record accepted)Any...

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'Cleanse' I con not visible on 10.5

Hi All, I am working with my colleague, and we both have Alteryx 10.5. He is using a 'Cleanse' icone ( see picture) in his workflow. when i want to open his workflow it says there are macros in his...

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Update specific data points when joining two different data streams

Hello Everyone, I have a file "reference" that only has unique data and takes data from another file "input".But "reference" file should always contain up to date information.And I only need to update,...

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Dynamic Input - Rename Full Path to Just Tabs

I have gotten the dynamic input to work to bring in multiple tabs and selected full path to add the file but all I really want is a column with each tab name from excel. Is there a way to do that?  The...

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Using Advanced Join Macro for Large Data Set

Hi, I am trying to join two tables say, T1 and T2. Table T1 has around 8 million records and T2 has 20k records. Table T1 has two fields enterance_date and exit_date and T2 has field movement_time. All...

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Converting a concatenated string variable into columns with booleans

Hello,  I'm kind of new to Alteryx and haven't yet gotten the hang of manipulated tables in the program I was wondering if anyone knows of an efficient way to convert a variable that is a concatenation...

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Running a .exe program with arguments and getting results

Hi All   I am trying to run an executable program in Alteryx which takes in a file path as an argument and returns whatever is written to the console within the application. The idea is that I can pass...

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Case sensitive string comparison

I am comparing two string fields in a Filter tool and getting unexpected results. When I use the Filter tool to compare two strings with values of "Extendicare Fort MacLeod" and "Extendicare Fort...

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Altering data within a String

Is there a way to remove certain data from a String when it is found? I only want to report the hour the store is Open.  So this:...

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Querying multiple databases

I am new to Alteryx and am trying to figure out how to use it. I have an Access database that I use for processing data that runs on a timer and then stores the processed data in another back end...

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Multiple rows but only one Unique ID - need to add to another column and...

I am new to alteryx and have an issue where my data has unique ID's but one of the columns can have multiple values, leading to a duplication of the unique ID in a table.  An example is below:...

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Can't get email link to work

I have a formula starting with a shared location.. i then edit it using replace to update the date hierarchy of the location.. i then made a report text to write the body of the email and included the...

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Churn prediction without a FLAT table

Hello friends,I am building the churn prediction model.Most of my data consists of  transactions (several rows for each customer) with dates: purchases, logins,calls, etc. I also have a table that has...

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How to run a specific workflow based on a drop down list which contains the...

Dear Alteryx Community, I really need some help as I am struggling with an important task that will help me to achieve my demonstration of Alteryx utility in my work. Here below the details.I have...

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