Is browsing possible in an Alteryx process

Question

I'm fairly new to Alteryx and I receive a file with a date and timestamp daily which I need to split. The file name is going to be different every day and stored in a different folder. Is it possible to use Alteryx to create a process that will require the user to browse for the correct file and can the original name and path be used to create multiple output files (name obviously has to be a derivative)? At this stage I'm exploring the possibilities.

Regards

Mark

TravisR · Accepted Answer

It is possible! I would suggest checking out creating Apps in Alteryx - specifically the Folder Browse tool (and all the other interface tools).

https://help.alteryx.com/2018.3/FolderBrowse.htm

http://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Knowledge-Base/Tool-Mastery-Apps-and-Macros/ta-p/35375

http://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Knowledge-Base/Convert-a-Workflow-into-an-App/ta-p/33274

http://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Knowledge-Base/Interface-Designer-Part-2-Analtyic-Apps/ta-p/...

Regarding the file output - you can append values/use values from fields as the file name for an output.

Here's a help doc on that. https://help.alteryx.com/2018.3/DbFileOutput.htm Check out the section under Configure the tool.