Nested Iterative Macro

sbaker

Is it possible to nest iterative macros to accomplish nested loops?

The first loop returns the starting record for a group of records to be ordered.  The second loop orders all records associated with the starting record.  Once the second loop completes, the first loop provides the next starting record for the next group of records to be ordered.

The Interface Designer for iterative macros appears to provide only global configurations, where only one Iteration Input and one Iteration Output can be selected.

SeanAdams

Hi @sbaker,

We've nested macros several levels deep - and at each level the interface tool gives the interface for that macro.

I'm not sure I understand your case fully (perhaps worth posting a sample workflow or sample data with required inputs and outputs - that way the community will treat this like a weekly challenge :-)) - but what I'd try is:

1 - Create a standard canvas

2 - create an iterative macro - insert it onto the standard canvas

3 - create another iterative macro- drop it onto the canvas number 2 (your first iterative macro)

Then you edit number 3 and you should see a distinct interface designer for the canvas number 3.

If I've missed your question; or if you have an example to share or can provide the required inputs and outputs as a table, possibly the community can tear into this

Thanks @sbaker

Sean