NEED HELP: Saving desktop workflow to cloud does not work

[Lancefrazer]

We recently got alteryx one cloud and I want to add all our files into the cloud so we can use them. They were all built on desktop and stored on a computer. When I try to save as alteryx one cloud it says "user not have create privilege on desktop workflow". I checked all user permission settings and couldn't find anything that shows why I wouldn't be able to do it. Any guidance is much appreciated - thank you!

[alexnajm]

You can’t save .yxmd files to Alteryx Cloud and use them there - you have to rebuild Desktop workflows in cloud

[Lancefrazer]

Thanks for your quick reply. Got it. That makes things challenging... so what is the point of being able to save to cloud from desktop?

[c-lopez]

Hi @Lancefrazer,
The specific product to run Desktop workflows on the cloud is Cloud Execution for Desktop  it must be enabled in your cloud console. Given you have AlteryxOne you are very likely able to use this product, you just have to verify that it is enabled, it is not enabled by default.

In addition you must have the "Cloud Execution for Desktop Creator" role assigned to your user account

I encourage you to submit a support ticket as knowing your entitlements and CEFD activation state we could give you a faster answer and assistance.
Thank you

[alexnajm]

@Lancefrazer can you confirm your intention to "use" Desktop workflows on Cloud?

[Lancefrazer]

That was the original idea as I use a mac and have a shared PC to run alteryx. Seems like I would have to rebuild the workflows in cloud to use and run them on my mac via cloud. 

[alexnajm]

That is currently correct - if you have CEFD available as @c-lopez mentioned, then you can use that instead. But this is unlikely in my opinion so rebuilding would be the path forward.