Alteryx randomly freeze for minute or so.

[Suyog_Sonawane]

Dear all, 

While working on simple workflows after every minute or so the Alteryx freezes randomly for sometime. It does not show any error but the screen goes blur and it says "not responding". 

I am unable to understand what is the issue. will really appreciate your help. 

Thanks,

Suyog. 

[Tjaronee]

Same issue here, especially when selecting an input tool of a large dataset. It makes Alteryx unusable.

[CSchaeffer]

This issue surfaced following a Windows 11 upgrade. Any resolution to the problem? 

[aasmith8116]

Same here, The only thing you might try that might *help* is to try the following

1. Delete files from your temp folder regularly, this is where Alteryx generally stores temp files

      C:\Users\~EnterUserNameHere~\AppData\Local\Temp

2. Limit the quantity of rows coming from initial data source(s) until you get most of the data manipulation tools in place. I notice Alteryx is extremely slow when I'm working with a query that is pulling in millions of rows of data. It is best to start up with a restriction on specific examples before opening your query to the broader data set.

3. You might consider working with "Disable Auto Configure" feature in Alteryx... I say this with some trepidation because it can be frustrating when working with filters since this prevents the data set inputs from refreshing without running the workflow which can be quite annoying so I find myself turning this feature on an off depending on what I'm working on. Probably not something you want to do when first creating a new workflow but if making changes to an existing and you already know what you are trying to do, this can be helpful temporarily.

These are just some suggestions that I've noticed help minimize the slowness but not eliminiate. I find Alteryx to be slow even using all of these tactics especially when working with containers (Why does it take a several seconds to deactivate a container? I don't need you to process all of the values within the workflow just to deactivate a container)

What is happening in the background is a "auto configuration" that is causing the slowness and once you begin playing with the "Disable Auto Configuration" checkbox, you begin to understand where the slowness is coming from at least.

Maybe not as helpful as you would like but maybe some suggestions?

[CSchaeffer]

Thank you for the feedback. Agree especially tiresome when working with Containers, and these are not large datasets.

Would you know at what point does an issue become a service request for Alteryx?

Best regards,