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Converting Macro to VXI File or Alteryx Tool

saiirangam
8 - Asteroid

Hello Everyone,

 

I have created a macro to perform certain steps in the existing data, I want to deploy this to team by creating a drag and drop tool instead of sharing the workflow.

 

is there any way I could convert my macro into Alteryx tool.I guess converting to VXI files does meet my requirement if yes could anyone help me how to achieve this

 

 

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DanielG
12 - Quasar

@saiirangam - turn it into an Alteryx Analytic App where the end-user can select the start file they want to use with a Browse Tool (or something like that).  Not 100% sure it has drag/drop capability, but Browse is hopefully good enough.  The Interface Tools will be required to change it from a macro to an App, but it shouldnt be too difficult since you can build macros.

DanielG
12 - Quasar

Folder Browse Tool is what I was referencing.  Not a regular Browse Tool.  Sorry.  😁

SPetrie
13 - Pulsar

Do you all have a common network location you can access? If you save the macro to a network location and you and the others add that location as a macro path, it will show up in your tool pallet where you can drag and drop in onto your own workflows. Thats how my group usually shares macros.

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saiirangam
8 - Asteroid

Thank You, this should help is there any way to lock the workflow for anyone to change the configuration.so that it will not create impact on another jobs

SPetrie
13 - Pulsar

We usually use the honor system. If you didnt make the macro, dont make changes to the macro or else you get publicly shamed in the group. :)

Beyond that, if you have the ability to set file or folder level security, you can set your security level to Full Control and give everyone else Read & Execute but not Modify.

If you dont have the ability to set permissions, im sure your IT would be able to assist with creating a folder with those settings.

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