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What Are Reference Shortcuts? (And Why You Should Be Using Them)
Reference Shortcuts are a hidden gem in Alteryx. They are the easiest way to use data from interface tools. And yet, most alteryx users don’t know anything about them. I’ll walk through several examples below to show you just how powerful they can be. But First… What is a reference shortcut? A reference shortcut is simply…
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Maveryx Monthly - September 2024
Greetings, Maveryx! It’s feeling like fall in some parts of the world but the innovation pipeline is heating up at Alteryx. We’re excited to give you a preview of a new product feature and how you can be the first to try it out! Plus, learn tips for debugging errors and cleaning dirty data in this edition of Maveryx…
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Retrieving Tableau Calculations with Alteryx
Introduction I had a problem where I corrupted a table that one of my Tableau dashboards was driven by. As a result, the workbook would no longer open, and I was stuck facing the sad probability that I had to redo all my work from scratch, creating all my calculated fields again. A colleague reminded me that you could open…
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Fixing Macros and Analytic Apps Using Debug Mode
When building a Macro or Analytic App, it’s easy to fall into the trap of troubleshooting by making a change inside the Macro/App, saving it, and then inspecting the results by running. This can be useful for small changes. However, if you are testing an issue that occurs in the middle of a large workflow, this can be…
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Introducing Alteryx Marketplace: Add Ons for All
By Hannah Erlsten (@Herlsten) and Megan Harron (@Mwharron) Attention data analytics enthusiasts: We're excited to introduce Alteryx Marketplace – your go-to destination for verified, creator-supported and ready-to-install Add-Ons like connectors, macros and more! It’s time to unlock new possibilities and do even more with…
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Utilizing the Alteryx License Portal API for License Management
Using the Alteryx License Portal API can simplify many typical reporting requirements regarding licenses and governance and can support understanding the usage of Alteryx in larger organizations better. Alteryx License API Tool Combining the exports of the License Portal can be challenging and time-consuming when you have…
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Top Contributor - August
We all remember that feeling of going to school on the first day. Whether you remember the excitement, the nervousness, or being tired because school starts early, this month’s Top Contributors is all about school starting. New User Spotlight via GIPHY The first day of starting something new isn't easy for anyone unless…
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Certification Housekeeping Alert
Did you know that when you pass an Alteryx Certification exam, you actually earn two badges? That’s right! You get a shiny new badge on your Community profile right away, and you also receive a virtual badge from Credly. What’s the Difference? Your Community badge is visible to other users on the Alteryx Community, while…
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Community Highlights & Release Notes | July/August 2024
This month, we have a double issue for you—Community highlights from both July and August. That’s a lot of content! Let’s get into it. Source: GIPHY Need To Know This month, the Event User Group and Community Calendars received a few updates to help streamline the user experience. Along with those upgrades, users now…
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Dremio, will it Alteryx?
Welcome back to another entry in the "will it Alteryx?" series. In this installment, we'll look at Dremio. We'll begin with an introduction to Dremio and then explore how Alteryx can integrate with this technology. So as we enter this holiday season, grab a cup of hot chocolate, curl up by the fire, and let's find out,…
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New Alteryx AI Platform for Enterprise Analytics Features | August 2024
As a leading provider of AI for enterprise analytics, Alteryx focuses on automating data and analytics processes to transform raw, siloed data into powerful business insights and outcomes. The Alteryx AI Platform for Enterprise Analytics offers an integrated suite of generative and conversational AI capabilities, tools for…
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Maveryx Monthly - August 2024
Greetings, Maveryx! We’re making magic happen here at Alteryx and are excited to let you in on the action. Find out how to get exclusive access to our new Magic Reports solution, plus learn the benefits of automated checks for workflows and read how DoorDash saves 25,000 hours annually with Alteryx in this edition of…
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Core Micro-Credential Credly Badge Changes Ahead
We have some news to share about our Core Micro-Credential Credly badges, and we wanted to give you the scoop directly. Starting September 3, 2024, we are updating our Credly badge award process. Credly badges will no longer be issued for our four Designer Core Micro-Credentials. But don't worry--you will still earn your…
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Activate Your New Alteryx Licenses
Once you have downloaded Alteryx Designer and the software installation is complete, you can initiate the license. This should have been received by email, usually from the Fulfillment address <fulfillment@alteryx.com>. Pro tip: save your license key in a text file in a location you'll remember, for safekeeping. Once you…
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100 Ways to Use a Top 100 Software!
Hey Maveryx, we’re excited to announce that we were named #1 on the list of The Top 100 Software Companies of 2023 by the Software Report. We are honored to receive this recognition, and one thing is clear to us—this wouldn’t be possible without our fantastic Community members. Whether asking and answering discussion…
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Connecting to GitLab in Alteryx Using APIs
Introduction This article is for Alteryx users who want to know how to make API Connections and those who are interested in GitLab integration. Fortunately, Alteryx makes it very simple by offering amazing connectors such as the GitHub Connector. These connectors are intuitive, typically requiring just credentials and a…
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Workflow Documentation in Designer Cloud
Imagine this: you’ve saved up your vacation time to take an amazing 2-week trip. Then you (begrudgingly) come back to work. You pull up your Alteryx workflows to jump in where you left off and… hmmm. You’ve forgotten exactly what you were thinking 2 weeks ago. Devastating! Your workflow could have really used some…
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Creating XML Files in Alteryx
If you've ever wanted to create a SEPA XML (or XML) file using Alteryx, then this is the blog for you! The Analytics Swiss Army Knife A couple of weeks ago, our illustrious Finance Director came to me with a challenge: he wanted to simplify the paying of expenses in our German team by automating the creation of SEPA files.…
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New in 5.0: Calgary Link Tables
The Calgary engine within Alteryx has allowed very fast queries, but it has had the limitation that it can only refer to a single data table. This can be a severe limitation at times. A good example is when using a national household/individual file. In the past we have used the same hack that our data vendors use of…
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Maveryx Summer Cup 2024 Standings
It has been a pleasure to see the excitement and participation in our first annual Maveryx Cup competition. As we are tallying up the results, we wanted to share preliminary findings as the competition is now complete. In total, we had 3,034 users earn points during the challenge! Here are some additional fun stats: *…