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Can i dynamically input from changing folder names in alteryx designer?

alitovch
6 - Meteoroid

Hi All, 

 

I have a workflow which runs every business day where i select a folder path directory and input the right file dynamically. 

 

in the this path ie work\desk\requests\2025 i have a folder for each month ....\January ....\February

 

My research goal was to automate this input - so that i can put the workflow on server and forget about it for the rest of the year (instead of selecting the right directory every month). 

 

>>>However, directory tool returns nothing if selected ie as work\desk\requests\2025  (hence i can not create formulas or filter the right folder) 

 

is there another way to do this?

 

 

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DavidSkaife
14 - Magnetar

Hi @alitovch 

 

Daft question but assume you have ticked the Include Subdirectories option?

 

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alitovch
6 - Meteoroid

and it works!

 

.... i do need to caffeinate

 

thank you

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