Store XML as YXDB and then Parse from YXDB

Question

Silly question...

I have a batch macro that reads in a few hundred XML files.  The batch macro returns the Root Element and Outer XML.

For grins, I immediately exported the result as an YXDB file.  I noticed I can then use the YXDB file in a new workflow and parse as if I was bringing in the XML directly.  Is this valid?  If so, it will save a ton of time.  It seems to work.

CharlieS · Accepted Answer

Hugo · Accepted Answer

It's valid - it's basically breaking your workflow up into steps - a very good technique when one part (i.e. the import process) takes a lot of time and you don't want to re-do that each time you run the workflow.

Another thing you may wish to investigate is the 'Cache and Run workflow' functionality.

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Engine-Works-Blog/Just-take-the-Cache-and-Run-Caching-in-2018-3/ba-p/306651