How to add same Alias for multiple input from MS SQL server

[allendom]

Hello, I am trying to retrieve data from multiple tables (around 30 tables) in MS SQL server and check for different dates. Those tables have the same alias (timestamp) like _20230612 is same for every single table.

For example, the input tables (30) are like below and will be union together for checking.

Staging_A_20230612

Staging_B_20230612

Staging_C_20230612

Staging_D_20230612

Since I need to update the table alias (_20230612) for each checking and I have tons of table to update, is anyone knowing how to update the timestamp once and have all my 30 table names updated So I don't have to update all the table names manually each time. Thank you so much!

for example I input 20230611 then all my input get updated to:

Staging_A_20230611

Staging_B_20230611

Staging_C_20230611

Stagng_D_20230611

[nagakavyasri · Accepted solution]

This might help

[apathetichell]

Here's what I would do:

outer workflow:

1) Follow @SeanAdams 's advice on grabbing MS SQL tables here:

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Server-Discussions/Tool-or-workflow-if-an-input-redshift-ta...

2) filter for your tablenames that you want.

macro:

3) create a macro with a text input containing a base query and your connection name.

4) attach the macro to your dynamic input in-DB tool.

5) use a formula tool to adjust your timestamp logic.

6) use a write in-db tool to write back to MS SQL.

7) turn your macro into a batch macro and use a control parameter/action tool combo to update your base table in your query in your text input tool.

outer workflow:

8) in your outer workflow - bring your macro onto your canvas.

9) connect your table names to your control parameter.

[jdminton]

I might be over simplifying your request, but is this what you're looking for?