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Batch Macro not working as intended

Trailduck
7 - Meteor

Hi all!

 

I have a Google Analytics connector I would like to have custom start and end date based on text input. 

 

The macro is set up as following:

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The actual workflow running the macro is set up like this. The text input contains start and end dates.

 

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The issue I am facing is the fact that the Google Analytics connector is extracting data from all dates even though (from my understanding) I have narrowed it to the dates in the text input. Any smart people that can see what I'm doing wrong?

 

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TheOC
16 - Nebula
16 - Nebula

hi @Trailduck 

Just gave it a test on mine, and can confirm a few things:

  • Action tools can change the google analytics configuration
  • changing the configuration with interface tools, does bring back different results.

 

What does your data look like when input into the macro?

I would recommend opening the macro, opening interface designer (view - interface designer), and hitting the 2nd option:
 

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This allows you to test your macro based on your interface tools. Input into the control parameter inputs what you are trying to input into the tool, and then hit 'open debug'. This should produce and open a workflow with the changes made to it from what would change with your control parameters. The tool should be configured differently (here in my case):

(initial workflow)

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(debug workflow showing changed start date)

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Hope this helps,
TheOC

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TheOC
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