Data Type issue

In my workflow, the data types (VString, double, etc.) get changed whenever there's a new input or any other change in the flow, I want the type to remain fixed i.e., whatever has been set at the start of the flow should remain constant throughout the flow.

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FrederikE

Hey @Aakanksha_chandak,

You can pull in a select tool and change the data types to "xxx : Forced" - this locks the type, even if the input would be different.

caltang

You can also use Dynamic Select on the name, and use the functions to force the data type to be consistent. So if you get new fields, but if they share certain characteristics such as their names, then Alteryx can get the proper data type for you.