topic Trigger Workflow Run Based on Availability of Data in Shared Folder in Alteryx Server Discussions

Trigger Workflow Run Based on Availability of Data in Shared Folder

chineeloh — Wed, 27 May 2020 07:27:02 GMT

Hi Alteryx Experts!

Is there a setting in Alteryx Server whereby you can trigger a workflow to run if - and only if - there is data (e.g. an Excel Input file) that's made available in a Shared Folder where the workflow picks the file from?

On normal occassion, the shared folder will be blank. When data is "refreshed", is when there is a new file that's placed inside the shared folder - hence this query.

Thank you!

Regards,

Chinee

Re: Trigger Workflow Run Based on Availability of Data in Shared Folder

hroderick-thr — Wed, 27 May 2020 12:00:43 GMT

I don't think Server provides any watcher capability.

This describes how to write one with powershell

https://mcpmag.com/articles/2019/05/01/monitor-windows-folder-for-new-files.aspx

I usually use a directory tool to see files in directory and all the info about them.

You might also have them use an analytic app to copy the file and process it.