Automation: Alteryx Workflow using Batch File with XML file as input parameters.

[adluayon]

Hi All,

I want to automate my workflow any guide on how to do this?

1. A batch file will be called in a Task Scheduler.

2. Then execute a workflow with xml as file input.

3. Then create a log file.

Hope you can guide me on how to do this.

Thanks.

[Qiu]

@adluayon 
I think this is the same question as below?

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Discussions/Alteryx-Events-Batch-Job-Run-Question/...

[adluayon]

@Qiu 
I want to execute like this “C:\Program Files\Alteryx\bin\AlteryxEngineCmd.exe” C:\Alteryx\Workflows\ EventWorkflow.yxmd
But i think i dont have the required license to use the command line. 😅😅😅
https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Knowledge-Base/How-to-run-a-workflow-from-an-event...

[IraWatt]

Hey @adluayon,

Don't think you can run a workflow externally from designer without a Server license. However if you want to run a batch script before the workflow runs you can add an event for it in the workflow configuration:

[adluayon]

@IraWatt
Thank for pointing this out. I already suspected it is due to license since i encountered a license error when using this command “C:\Program Files\Alteryx\bin\AlteryxEngineCmd.exe” C:\Alteryx\Workflows\ EventWorkflow.yxmd