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Add multiple records to a column via Textbox

BautistaC888
8 - Asteroid

Hello,

The user needs to add multiple records to a column via textbox. I tried using a separator, but the client refuse. They want a prompt or button to create another line. Is that possible via Alteryx?
I share with you an example of the workflow with the separator.

Thank you.

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SoccerTil
8 - Asteroid

You can check the Mulitline box in the configuration of the Text Box widget,the split the data into rows with the Text To Columns widget using \n [carrage return] as the delimiter to get the rows input.

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csmith11
11 - Bolide

You client wants to see a single text box.

 

If they want to add additional lines, they'd like to click on a box, which creates additional text boxes. Each new line would have its own text box.

 

This is NOT currently possible in Alteryx.

 

Cheers!

 

csmith11
11 - Bolide

As @SoccerTil  mentioned you can use the multi line input, and then you can load a many lines as desired. But this is technically still a separator. Unfortunately, its the best approach. 

 

Attached is my preferred approach. Avoids the action tool which makes testing easier.

 

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