Automatic Triggering of Workflow

Hi everyone,

My Client wants to automate workflow based on when a new file is updated in the folder. My question is how to trigger the workflow. I can schedule them if there is a fixed time when the file is dumped in the folder, however that isn't the case.

Regards,

Deba

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Drussek

If you are familiar with Python you can write script which will observe your directory. If it detects file creation then it can run an Alteryx workflow.

You can use eg watchdog library http://thepythoncorner.com/dev/how-to-create-a-watchdog-in-python-to-look-for-filesystem-changes/

Deba93

I tried understanding what the blog said but it is way beyond my scope as I am not much familiar with Python. Any easier alternative to this? Also found out a solution wherein it is saying I need to have Alteryx Automation license to resolve the same. Not getting any clear idea.

Drussek

Unfortunately, my solution requires running a script on a machine with a designer and with an automation license.

Alternatively, you can use the Alteryx server API, but in this case the script needs to be modified.

If you dont have any of them, try with other solutions.

Good luck.

Mahadeva

@Drussek Hi,

In order to trigger alteryx workflows via third party applications like python etc. is Alteryx Server license mandatory ?

Or do we have any other way to achieve this just by using the Alteryx Designer license.

And how can we trigger workflows via Alteryx Server API and is Server license required for this ?

Thanks for your response.

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