Configure workflow to run as soon as the workflow file is opened in Alteryx?

Question

Hello,

I'm just curious if anyone knows if it is possible for a workflow to be configured to run as soon as the workflow file is opened in Alteryx? Basically once Alteryx is already open, as soon as I open the workflow I'd like it to run without having to click the "Run" button. Just wondering if this possible.

Thanks

echuong1 · Answer

A workflow will only be executed when the "run" button is clicked, or CTRL + R. There is unfortunately not a way to trigger an action of any sort until this is done.

If you have access to Alteryx Server or Scheduler, you do have the ability to run a workflow via command line. That will get around actually having the open the workflow and click run.

https://help.alteryx.com/current/designer/run-workflows-command-line#:~:text=Workflows%20can%20be%20run%20via,license%20to%20use%20AlteryxEngineCmd.exe.

Qiu · Answer

@rachellauf

Very interesting question.

Thinking using interface tool but stil needs one click.