How to build an interface like the Email Attachments interface for a macro

[rfoster7]

I need to build an interface for a macro that would let the person select multiple files (or send multiple files via fields) virtually identical to how the email tool interface works for attachments. 

IN the email tool, when you go to add attachments, you get a mutlitext field with buttons for adding a new attachment. And when you click the button you can add a new attachment. You can add as many as you need to. 

Anyone know how they did this interface with the email tool? Anyone know how I can implement a similar interface for a macro where they can add multiple files via file browse or field that works like this tool does? 

[Dean4U]

Hi @rfoster7,

Thanks for reaching out to the community. Alteryx Designer provides a set of Interface Tools specifically for creating interactive questions for apps/macros. In your case, you can combine tools like:

File Browse Tool - lets the user browse and select a file.

List Box Tool - enables the user to select multiple values.

Control Parameter Tool - useful when building batch macros that pass dynamic values into the macro.

Below are a few links that can help you.

Here's a link to help you better understand the Interface tools. 

Here's another link that explains how interface tools behave in a macro/app.

Interface Designer Widow Doc.

Hope this helps! Reach out to the community if you need any further assistance. 🙂

Take care.