Analytics Tool Export Results in a new file to user's Downloads folder?

[Marcus_Rehnberg42]

Is there a way to write an Analytics App that exports the results of the workflow to the user's Downloads folder with a new filename.

I'm trying to make a workflow that doesn't need to ask the user where to save the results.

[Warcry · Accepted solution]

**This will only work if the App is run on that person's PC (local). It will not work running it on Alteryx Server.**

Use the formula tool to build the Path. 

Example:  C:\Users\WarCry\Downloads\myfile.xlsx

Use the following formula to get the users USERNAME:  

GetEnvironmentVariable("USERNAME")

 

[caltang]

You could also make it dynamic by allowing options to users to save in their desired directory. If no option is selected, the default goes to Downloads folder. What @Warcry did is excellent for your usecase. 

[Warcry]

Please accept this as the solution, thank you.