Alteryx: How to execute only one input file

Hi, Thanks for answering my question in advance.

I have data set that are being generated in 2 different ways depending on the condition. Each may have other columns but they all have some common columns I am interested in. After processing the data from each file, they ended up with the common columns (say column A, B, and C). Then I take these columns and process them further. Currently I have two different workflow but they are identical besides the Input file and individualized processing of each file. Is it possible to combine into one workflow and run Alteryx on only one of the input file block? Please see illustration below.

Workflow

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danilang

Hi @SurferJim

If this workflow is being launched manually, you can use convert it to an analytic app and use Radio Buttons linked to containers to switch between your input files.

The Radio buttons are linked so that when one is checked, the other is unchecked. This has the effect of disabling one or the other connected containers, so only one is active at any time.

Note that a container is disabled when a Radio Button is checked, so you have to set the questions the opposite of effect you want. The Radio Button with the question "File 1" is actually connected to the container with File 2

Dan

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SurferJim

Thanks all. Solutions look promising and should be able to make it work.

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SurferJim

Just to clarify, both files are not available together. I received only 1 file per data set.

Qiu

@SurferJim
How about use a Union Tool to connect the two data stream.

We actually use it for local mode and on-line mode.

danilang

Hi @SurferJim

If this workflow is being launched manually, you can use convert it to an analytic app and use Radio Buttons linked to containers to switch between your input files.

The Radio buttons are linked so that when one is checked, the other is unchecked. This has the effect of disabling one or the other connected containers, so only one is active at any time.

Dan

ConditionalRead.yxzp

SurferJim

Thanks all. Solutions look promising and should be able to make it work.

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