Disable Container if there is no record in the stream

[owenkosnen]

Hi Alteryxians,

Just wondering if anyone has idea on how to disable container if there is no data in the stream/flow?

Some people suggested to utilize Count Record Tool to create a record of 0, and then use Action task based tools to dynamically disable container if value is 0.

From what I understand, it seems that interface tools are needed to achieve this.

As I am not familiar with interface tools, is anyone willing to build a mock up or sample flow in this post?

Thank you very much!

[ArtApa]

Hi @owenkosnen - You can implement conditional routing in a couple of ways in Alteryx. If you're keen to use containers, please review the following interactive lesson: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Interactive-Lessons/Implementing-Conditional-Routing/ta-p/243117

Also, you may want to explore the Detour Tool, which can be a good alternative to Disabling Containers: https://www.thedataschool.co.uk/gregg-rimmer/using-detour-tool-alteryx/ 

[JingZuo]

Hi I'm facing the same issue. the conditional routing lesson is based on Radio button which requires user to choose. what I need is to dynamically enable/disable based on count of record. If record count is zero, then disable container A. If record count isn't zero, then disable container B. Any suggestions will be appreciated. 

[apathetichell]

you can feed in count via batch macro and have the optionality set in the formula config of action tool to enable/disable container.