How to view output of workflows run as an app without saving a file?

[EKBS83]

Hi all,

I have been using the drop down interface on a workflow connected to a filter.

Spent a long time on this wondering why it wasn't working, despite the config seeming sound - then when I connected a genuine output to excel file, I could see in fact it was working exactly how i wanted.

I would have thought I should get the same effect connecting a browse tool as my output, but I just get "no data available".

Is there a way of viewing the App-run output more easily?  I feel like I could troubleshoot far more effectively this way than having to save a file each time.

Feel a bit daft having spent so much time on such a simple thing!

[fmvizcaino · Accepted solution]

Hey @EKBS83 ,

You can go to the interface designer and configure your browse tool to show results.

Another suggestion I have to you when developing analytical apps, take a look on the debug mode, where you can easily identify problems in your action tools configuration.

https://help.alteryx.com/20213/designer/debug-workflow

Best,

Fernando Vizcaino

[HomesickSurfer]

Hi @EKBS83 

I assume that you may need to do something with/about the output records.

How about outputting your workflow results to a temporary file, calling a chained app that will show specified fields, allowing you (de)select, then possibly another chained app that allows you to modify or delete the selected record(s)? 

Have a look at something I've offered: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Discussions/Unable-to-pass-data-using-the-drop-dow...

[danishimam]

@fmvizcainoIs it possible to view/preview the output when we run this app in Gallery?

Thanks in advance.

Danish

[fmvizcaino]

Hey @danishimam ,

It is possible to preview your dataset when using the yxdb format in your output tool.

Another suggestion is for you to use a table + render tool (select the pcxml format), then you will be able to see the whole dataset in the gallery.

Best,

Fernando Vizcaino

[EKBS83]

Hey,

Thanks for this - fairly new to the interface tool but the designer and debug worked great thank you!

BR

Ed

[danishimam]

Thank you @fmvizcaino , i can see the data preview on gallery now.