2 different containers used for 2 different tasks... wait for 30 mins before invoking con2

Question

Hi

I have this scenario in Alteryx 2022.1 - I have 2 containers and each container has its own output at the end so these 2 containers are not shared or linked

I have to wait for 30 to 40 minutes before starting or invoking the tools in container 2 - the container2 starts with the macro and an input tool

anything in Container2 has to start after waiting for 30 to 40 minutes - Container 1 has an output tool at the end and after the output tool - i need to wait for say 30 minutes before starting anything in container 2 -

what tools do i have in container2? it starts with macro, an input tool

any suggestions...thanks a lot

Raj_007 · Answer

Hi, Thanks a lot for your time.

These 2 containers are not related to each other meaning they are independent - I generate an API end point URL and need to wait around 30 minutes to use the generated end point URL

looks like i have to go with 2 different workflows which iam trying to avoid...

caltang · Answer

If your input in your 2nd container is dependent on your 1st output, then you can consider adding this:

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Desktop-Discussions/Setting-timing-delay-within-the-workflow/m-p/970717/highlight/true#M239709

If it's not connected, then that'll be a bit hard to do because the inputs in Alteryx are read simultaneously, therefore your idea of having it in the same workflow doesn't work. You'll need to split it and make it a chained application.

Chain it like this, for the first workflow, export as per your diagram, but add an R Tool (as per link) to delay the time by 30 minutes (1800 seconds in this case). Chain it to your 2nd workflow which contains your 2nd container and output.

That's what I can think of based on your requirements.

caltang · Answer

Why the 30 minute wait? Is there a time sensitive element in your workflow / output that depends on a timer?