Field Created for Output File name Truncates and the Output file is not being generated

[Praneeth1996]

Hi team,

I have created a field for Output file name. However, in the results pane it shows the field is being truncated.

As a result, the output file is not being created in the required folder. How do I overcome this?

[caltang]

Can you export the workflow and/or provide screenshots of the error/warning? 

Thanks,

Cal

[geraldo]

@Praneeth1996 

if you are creating it in a formula, increase the field size setting.
If you are reusing a field that was previously created, it will keep the field size and will not allow changing the settings.
And finally, place a select tool after the created field and change its size

[Praneeth1996]

Hi @geraldo @caltang,

The field length has been increased. However, I found out that the length of the output filepath string is exceeding 260 characters and hence getting the error. However, when I reduce the file name and limit the filepath length to below 255, it seems to be working fine.

However, I want to use a larger name and that will exceed the 260 characters. Is there a way I can still acheive without error?

[caltang]

255 is the limit. Refer here: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Desktop-Discussions/Output-path-lenght-limited/td-...

The workaround is outside of Alteryx capabilities though…