How to use a main workflow to trigger a sub-process based on what data is passed in?

Question

I am trying to build out a main workflow that is able to trigger sub-processes based upon what data is passed in. This all needs to be run from the server environment. Utilizing the server API functionality, data will be passed through to this main workflow. For this example we will use a subject field. I have many other workflows that could be run depending on which subject is passed through to the main workflow. How can I run a specific workflow off the back of the main workflow depending on what data is passed to it?

I have considered the conditional runner tool, but it seems clunky and I can't pass the data on to the sub-process (workflow). Looking for other ideas.

Thanks!

ripcityscorp94 · Answer

I am also trying to do this, did you ever find success?

chrisecoyne · Answer

Looking into using the run command tool. Was thinking it may be possible to check data coming in versus a reference data table. Linking a specific APP ID to certain data coming in, I could use run command tool to run specific workflow. Anyone ever test something like that?

SeanAdams · Answer

Hey @chrisecoyne

You could consider wrapping this in a macro and using detour tools - that way you can alter the flow dynamically; while also passing data along the flow?

https://www.thedataschool.co.uk/gregg-rimmer/using-detour-tool-alteryx