Disable container based on row count from macro input

Question

I have a macro with an optional input, and I want to disable a container in my workflow if it has not been connected. My initial thought was to simply add a count records tool to the macro input, and if the result is 0 I want it to disable the container. I have however not found any way of doing it. The only way I've found so far is using an interface tool like a checkbox to disable the container, but I want to avoid this if possible.

Is there some way to connect a count records tool to an action tool and then update the container value through a formula, or is there some other easier way to do it?

Thanks!

apathetichell · Accepted Answer

so two ideas - one you can use a filter tool and have the container after the true anchor.

two - you can place the container in it's own macro and access it depending upon count. You could also have specific containers in a batch macro for entries with and without the optional input.

Without knowing more details of your workflow and whats in your container it's a bit hard to advise.

CharlieS · Accepted Answer

@Adriankp

I would turn the macro into a Batch macro. Then you can feed the record count to the Control Parameter and use that Control Parameter to enable/disable the container in the macro. Leave the group by settings on the macro empty as you don't need to group the records.