Reset Python in Workflows after upgrading the server from 2023.1 to 2023.2

PeterPerera

Hi

We are planning to upgrade our single node Alteryx environment from 2023.1 to 2023.2. 

In the "Server_Upgrade_Version-to-Version_Guide.pdf" , under version 2023.2 I saw following

Python Upgrade - Embedded Python upgrades from 3.8.5 to 3.8.16
Users should retest Python in workflows. Engine still uses Python Version 3 so there should be little impact on scripts.

Lets say the workflow in Gallery has Python Tool and workflow fails after upgrade.

In this situation will following work and rest the python issue ?

- install Designer 2023.2 in a local machine

- download the workflow from Gallery and open using Designer 2023.2 just installed

- Run locally and test

- Push to Gallery, run and test

Thanks

fmvizcaino

Hi @PeterPerera ,

You can download the Designer Desktop 23.2 and test the workflow there, even before the upgrade, to ensure it will work.

If the workflow throws an error, that could be related to a package not being installed or not working anymore in the new version and you will have to fix your script accordingly. If you have complex scripts with very specific libs, this might occur but it is not common for most scripts.

Be aware that after every upgrade, you must install all custom Python and R packages again on your Server.

Best,

Fernando Vizcaino