How to output to the source data file?
I am brand new to Alteryx and am building a workflow that will be reused with several different Excel reports. Each report has a different format (different column headers, etc).
Before running the workflow, I change the Data Input and update the fields in the Select Tool.
At the end of the workflow, I need to output the results to a new sheet within the original Excel workbook.
I know that the Input Tool has the "Output File Name as Field" option, but I can not figure out how to use that within the Output Tool.
Is there a better way to do this? Right now, I am having to select the new file in the Input Tool and the Output Tool on each run; if I forget to change the output, it will overwrite the sheet in the wrong file.
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I am brand new to Alteryx and am building a workflow that will be reused with several different Excel reports. Each report has a different format (different column headers, etc).
Before running the workflow, I change the Data Input and update the fields in the Select Tool.
At the end of the workflow, I need to output the results to a new sheet within the original Excel workbook.
I know that the Input Tool has the "Output File Name as Field" option, but I can not figure out how to use that within the Output Tool.
Is there a better way to do this? Right now, I am having to select the new file in the Input Tool and the Output Tool on each run; if I forget to change the output, it will overwrite the sheet in the wrong file.
alteryx
asked Nov 15 '18 at 23:38
ZephyrZephyr
4,25821032
add a comment |
I am brand new to Alteryx and am building a workflow that will be reused with several different Excel reports. Each report has a different format (different column headers, etc).
Before running the workflow, I change the Data Input and update the fields in the Select Tool.
At the end of the workflow, I need to output the results to a new sheet within the original Excel workbook.
I know that the Input Tool has the "Output File Name as Field" option, but I can not figure out how to use that within the Output Tool.
Is there a better way to do this? Right now, I am having to select the new file in the Input Tool and the Output Tool on each run; if I forget to change the output, it will overwrite the sheet in the wrong file.
alteryx
asked Nov 15 '18 at 23:38
ZephyrZephyr
4,25821032
I am brand new to Alteryx and am building a workflow that will be reused with several different Excel reports. Each report has a different format (different column headers, etc).
Before running the workflow, I change the Data Input and update the fields in the Select Tool.
At the end of the workflow, I need to output the results to a new sheet within the original Excel workbook.
I know that the Input Tool has the "Output File Name as Field" option, but I can not figure out how to use that within the Output Tool.
Is there a better way to do this? Right now, I am having to select the new file in the Input Tool and the Output Tool on each run; if I forget to change the output, it will overwrite the sheet in the wrong file.
alteryx
alteryx
asked Nov 15 '18 at 23:38
ZephyrZephyr
4,25821032
asked Nov 15 '18 at 23:38
ZephyrZephyr
4,25821032
asked Nov 15 '18 at 23:38
ZephyrZephyr
4,25821032
asked Nov 15 '18 at 23:38
ZephyrZephyr
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asked Nov 15 '18 at 23:38
ZephyrZephyr
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You can chose a field to determine the file that will be output.
In the Output Data tool, check "Take File/Table Name from Field" and select "Change Entire File Path". You then choose which field contains the output file name. Does that help with your problem?
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You can chose a field to determine the file that will be output.
In the Output Data tool, check "Take File/Table Name from Field" and select "Change Entire File Path". You then choose which field contains the output file name. Does that help with your problem?
edited Dec 7 '18 at 21:07
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You can chose a field to determine the file that will be output.
In the Output Data tool, check "Take File/Table Name from Field" and select "Change Entire File Path". You then choose which field contains the output file name. Does that help with your problem?
edited Dec 7 '18 at 21:07
Degan
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answered Nov 23 '18 at 11:02
asmothasmoth
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You can chose a field to determine the file that will be output.
In the Output Data tool, check "Take File/Table Name from Field" and select "Change Entire File Path". You then choose which field contains the output file name. Does that help with your problem?
edited Dec 7 '18 at 21:07
Degan
92411427
answered Nov 23 '18 at 11:02
asmothasmoth
112
You can chose a field to determine the file that will be output.
In the Output Data tool, check "Take File/Table Name from Field" and select "Change Entire File Path". You then choose which field contains the output file name. Does that help with your problem?
edited Dec 7 '18 at 21:07
Degan
92411427
answered Nov 23 '18 at 11:02
asmothasmoth
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edited Dec 7 '18 at 21:07
Degan
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