Automation dependency on another workflow run

[AdwaitTarudkar]

Hi all 

Just curious to know whether it is possible or if there is a workaround to set up an automation that is dependent on another workflow automation run on the Alteryx scheduler.

Appreciate any input :)

[FilipR · Accepted solution]

@AdwaitTarudkar I am not sure if it is possible to do without a workaround, but I have a simple workaround for you:

1. Have your first workflow save a status in a file on your shared drive.

2. Have your second workflow read the file to check the status.

[Hongsen_T · Accepted solution]

Hi @AdwaitTarudkar ,

I think @FilipR 's solution can be a quick and easy way to set things up!

The need for Orchestration has always been around for more advanced users like yourself, perhaps these articles below may have a solution for your use-case?

1. How to run a workflow from an event: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Knowledge-Base/How-to-run-a-workflow-from-an-event...

2. Fairly comprehensive article on Chaining Workflows: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Server-Knowledge-Base/Chaining-Workflows-Together/ta-p/3857...

3. Alteryx Server APIs: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Engine-Works/Server-Runner-Macros/ba-p/889767#toc-hId--2022666845

[MarqueeCrew]

@AdwaitTarudkar ,

 there's a macro available that is part of the CReW package, it is the conditional runner.  You can find more about it here:

http://www.chaosreignswithin.com/p/macros.html?m=1

cheers,

 mark

[alphayash]

Thanks for sharing the info I was also thinking about this situation and your answer helped me.😀

[AdwaitTarudkar]

Thanks all for sharing your experience! 

@FilipR @Hongsen_T @Hongsen_T 

[FilipR]

@AdwaitTarudkar please mark the solution in the thread (you can mark more than one post).