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Dynamic filtering and file creation

jfaubert
5 - Atom

Hello, 

 

I want to run this work flow but for 18 different departments, to create 18 different files. Basically changing dynamically the dept_id, based on a list of department numbers. Is there a way to do this using macros? jfaubert_1-1668191023615.png

 

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Luke_C
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

Hi @jfaubert 

 

Get rid of the dept id filter and update your output tool to this setting. This will produce one file for every department. 

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jfaubert
5 - Atom

Hi Luke, but I do want to filter the data so that the new file only has the data of that department. Then once done, I want it to go to the next department automatically. And then the next one, etc. 

binu_acs
21 - Polaris

@jfaubert as @Luke_C suggested you don't need to filter by department. The output tool will write each dept seperate output files. Attaching a sample workflow for your reference

 

binuacs_0-1668192073008.png

 

jfaubert
5 - Atom

That worked!!! Thank you so much!!

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