topic Re: Invalid Directory when Saving to Server in Alteryx Server Discussions

Invalid Directory when Saving to Server

Ryan_Myers — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:14:40 GMT

I created a workflow for others to use on the our Alteryx Server. The workflow uses a Folder browse tool that will enable users to select their own folder for the workflow to run against (on their harddrive). Currently it is pointed at my PCs harddrive. When i go to load the workflow to the server i am getting an Invalid Directory error. I have taken this approach several times when using File browse tools and have never encountered this same issue.

Re: Invalid Directory when Saving to Server

jamielaird — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 22:19:50 GMT

Hi @Ryan_Myers ,

When publishing a workflow to any files will need to be in a location that is accessible to the Server. From the screenshot, you can see that the filepath points to your C drive which the Server won't be able to access.

Try saving the file to a network location that the Server can access and include the UNC filepath. This post provides some more useful pointers:

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Server-Discussions/Reading-Writing-to-Network-Folders-with-Alteryx-Server/td-p/593741

Re: Invalid Directory when Saving to Server

CristianoJ — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:14:18 GMT

@Ryan_Myers

As per published documentation at https://help.alteryx.com/current/designer/folder-browse-tool

The Folder Browse Interface tool is not supported for running apps in both the Alteryx Public Gallery (gallery.alteryx.com) and a Private Gallery.