Batch macro disconnects from next tool on open

Question

Hi everyone,

I noticed some behavior in one of my workflows and I'm curious if anyone has come across this or has any idea why this might be happening. My workflow uses a pretty simple batch macro to read in a few thousand small CSV files. The batch macro is then connected to a formula tool. Occasionally when I open the workflow the connection between the batch macro and formula tool is gone and I need to reconnect before running. I don't have any concrete steps to reproduce and it seems to happen intermittently. Curious if anyone's seen this behavior or has any thoughts on why this could be happening?

Unfortunately I can't share the whole workflow but can try to come up with a simpler version if that'd be helpful.

YEM · Answer

I'm also having this issue.

Version 2021.1.

Only one workflow has the issue.

It seems to only happen after I reboot my PC.  So if I connect the macro to the next tool, save, close Alteryx, re-open Alteryx, open the workflow, everything seems to be fine.  But each morning when I boot up, it opens the workflow in a state where the macro is not connected the next tool.

When I have a few hours to run the Alteryx installer, I'll upgrade.

mceleavey · Answer

No problem, sorry I can't figure this one out, it's the inconsistency that's confusing me.

If it's broken, great, if it works, great. If it sometimes works and sometimes doesn't for no apparent reason and actually disconnects from the following tool automatically, then I say we should take off and nuke it from orbit.

M.

Luke_C · Answer

@mceleavey

Yeah it's physically removing the connecting line between the macro and the formula which I've never seen before. I'm on 2020.4. I'll play around with your macro, given the inconsistency this is occurring it'll be tough to say if it prevents it from happening but I appreciate you taking a look!