Alteryx Server API

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Hi

can any help me to get the following solution.

My requirement: User has to view the list of states and search required state in the interface tool like list. Post selection Alteryx  needs to run  the workflow for example. Excel file sheet1 -a-column contain around 43000 states, i need to select the only required state. For suppose , if i enter 'ap' should be visible 'ap' related state, similarly if i enter any state name should select the list box and check it.

will it possible to build that solution.

I have total 43000 states. that i can't put into single place. also i used link to click and select required state.

that's not the client requirement, they need similar to excel

VinodKammula28 · Answer

Here's a sample Excel file with 43,000 rows of simulated "state-like" entries to help you build your Alteryx app:

Download large_state_list.xlsx

How to Use This in Alteryx:

* Input Tool → Load this Excel (Sheet1, Column A = "State").

* Text Box Interface Tool → Label it: "Search for a state".

* Filter Tool → Use this expression:

plaintextContains(Uppercase([State]), Uppercase([#1]))
This filters the list based on what's typed.

* Optional: List Box Tool (Dynamic) → If you want users to select from filtered results.

* Add processing logic → Downstream after filter.

large_state_list.xlsx

VinodKammula28 · Answer

Additional Resources:

For more detailed guidance and examples, you might find the following resources helpful:

* Creating Chained Apps in Alteryx:

* This guide explains how to create chained analytic apps, which can be useful if you want to break down the process into multiple steps.

* How to create a chained App in Alteryx? - The Data School

* Dynamic Filter Based on Data Values:

* This community discussion delves into creating dynamic filters based on user input, similar to your use case.

* Solved: Dynamic Filter - Based on list of data values - Alteryx Community
* Dynamic Chained App Example:

* An example workflow demonstrating the use of chained apps for dynamic filtering.

* Dynamic Chained App example - Alteryx Community
* Conditional Launching of Chained Applications - Alteryx Community

VinodKammula28 · Answer

Alteryx Community Links for Your Use Case

1. How to Search Within a List Box

This thread discusses exactly what you're trying to do — let users search for values in a list box. Since Alteryx list boxes don’t support typing/search by default, this post offers workarounds, like using a text input + filter logic.

Search function within a List Box? - Alteryx Community

Using a Text Box to Filter a List (Your Best Option)

Instead of loading 43,000 rows into a List Box, use a Text Box where users can type in part of the state name (e.g., "ap"), and Alteryx filters the list based on that input.

Solved: Text Box Interface Tool to Modify Custom Filter - Alteryx Community

Dynamic List Box + Filter — How to Make It Work Together

If you’re using a chained app or want to dynamically populate a List Box from a filtered list (based on user input), this guide walks you through it.

Dynamic Filter with Dynamic List Box Interface - Alteryx Community

How to Update a List Box Dynamically Based on User Input

This shows how to dynamically create your list of values for the List Box, based on what's typed in a Text Box — perfect if your list is long and needs trimming based on search.

Solved: Dynamically update a list box and filter - Alteryx Community

How to Create a List Box Based on a Column (from Excel etc.)

If your 43,000 states are in Excel (like Sheet1, Column A), this post shows how to read them into Alteryx and turn them into a List Box you can use in your app.

Create a List Box interface based on a column of d... - Alteryx Community