How to pass date to the google analytics macro ?

Question

I'm using the alteryx interface for the first time and I want to pass the date to the google analytics macro. I'm first specifying the date and then selected the startDatePicker before I run the workflow. But all i could see the start date hasn't changed. Can anyone explain in detail how to achieve this ? Any help would be highly appreciated
Start date.. below text interface can be ignored as I was just trying to enter the end date differentlyThe final date hasn't changed

SeanAdams · Answer

Hey @asingh15

Interface tools don't update the action tools or the other tools if you run them using the normal "run" button - you need to do one of the following 3 to test & debug this:

a) Run in wizard mode (that's the button that looks like a magic wand next to run)

b) Run in debug mode - this is more complex because you need to set the values of your interface tools in the workflow variables pane; then go into the interface designer; and hit the "debug" button.

c) Call this macro from another canvas.    Create a new canvas - and drag your new macro onto it.

Option C is the most common and that will fire the action tools to change the values.

Good luck with learning the Interface tools & macros - this really does open up a WHOLE new world!

asingh15 · Answer

I ran the workflow. The value isn't updating even after running

Qiu · Answer

@asingh15 
If I understand correctly, you have not run workflow the get the value relected?

If your action tool is configured correctly, the start date will be updated when you run the workflow.