How to assign dynamic workflow constants?

Hello,

I would like to know if there is a way to assign constants in Alteryx that change each time I run it. I require the variables to change based on the data inputs. For example, each month I add an additional month of data to the dataset and I want the workflow to make the whole period as a constant. I require it to help with the Dynamic filters.

I know I can solve the issue by using the Interface tools, but I do not know if the dynamic assignment of workflow constants is an option in Alteryx.

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afv2688

Hello @sarunas_stulga

You can do this by clicking on the canvas, then on the configuration window click on Workflow and on the '+'.

You will be able to type the name and the value for the constant

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Regards

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afv2688

Hello @sarunas_stulga

You can do this by clicking on the canvas, then on the configuration window click on Workflow and on the '+'.

You will be able to type the name and the value for the constant

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Regards

sarunas_stulga

Would it be possible to define the value as the output of a specific tool on the canvas?

franc1s

I am looking for exactly the same implementation. I have dynamic "workflow constants" that I want to set, so that they are easily available in the rest of the workflows.

I dont want to access the parameters through user dialog for exactly the same reason as you, which is, they interfere with running the workflow unattended.

I do feel that it should be a lot easier to be able to add/edit the constants at run time. I am not sure how this could be directed as a feature request...

I have worked with another solution that loads in parameters based upon an input file, this continues to be cumbersome as the parameters are used in various places in the workflow. In the end I ended up using "wireless connections" to prevent connection lines all over the place.

franc1s

This certainly doesnt cover all scenarios, but, I think it might be helpful sometimes. You can load the parameters from an external file of course. The downside is what I mention in my earlier post above.

I am interested to hear from others.

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