How can I delete old saved expressions

[hellyars]

I am trying to do some house cleaning.  How can I delete old saved expressions?

[danilang]

Hi @hellyars 

Before we start, make sure to heed Microsoft's warning.

Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall the operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.

Saved expressions are saved in the registry under Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SRC\Alteryx\4.0\Exp.  In there you'll find something like this

with one SaveExpX and SaveNameX per expression.  The SaveNum Key holds the number available so If you delete some, modify the value in this key as well

Dan

[jaclyn]

Hi,

An easy and non-risky way to delete saved expressions in Alteryx can be found in the Alteryx application. Below are the steps:

1. Open up the formula tool
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2. Click the open folder icon
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3. Expand the "Saved Expressions" subfolder
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4. Find the expression you're wanting to delete
5. Hover your mouse over the blank space to the right of the expression's name until you see a pencil icon appear
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6. Click the pencil icon and select the trashcan icon
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   2. If you'd rather just rename the saved expression, you can do that here instead

It will then be deleted once you hit the trashcan, without an "are you sure?" popup! These steps are also outlined here.

[diegosantos]

How share the saved expressions with my team?

Is there some directory like "Default Workflow Template Directory" ? wicht i could use in version control system?

[EdP]

@diegosantos 

The Saved Expressions are stored in the Registry:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SRC\Alteryx\4.0\Exp