Issue with Stop Untill Done when using with Macros

[NiranjanKale]

I try to use Stop Untill Done along with macros

I have many Macros and they need to be executed in sequence

I followed tip to the eye documentation on Stop Untill Done; however, found that tool is not working expected as we scale up in number of paths and number of macros.

I was able to solve my use case using Parallel Block Until Done however why is this macro not available with standard pack? Isn't it supported ? Why i have to make a separate download for this macro?

[Emil_Kos]

Hi @NiranjanKale,

I think it was created by one of the members of the community and that is the reason why it isn't included in the Alteryx standard package.

http://www.chaosreignswithin.com/

I think it was created by @MarqueeCrew so maybe he will be able to answer your question. 

[MarqueeCrew · Accepted solution]

@NiranjanKale  ,

The bottom line is that Alteryx doesn't natively support order of operations (do these containers in this exact order). 

Block until done will take incoming data, wait until the last record arrives then send the data out to anchor 1 then repeat the output of data to each anchor. 

CReW parallel block until done waits to Output all of input 1 data before sending data to the next output. https://youtu.be/g4lN92sXZlY 

Neither  tool has any control over subsequent processes. When I need to control steps my solutions vary in their complexity. An answer in this post is not possible for all cases. 

CReW conditional runner macros give you control of individual workflows. Batch macros can be linked together to force order of execution. 

There are multiple suggestions for supporting this requirement that have been written as ideas for Alteryx. I'd like to have a generic answer that would help. In order for me to help you architect a solution I'd need more information about your process and environment. 

It is quite possible that your only a short distance from your goal. 

cheers,

 mark

[Emil_Kos]

Hi @MarqueeCrew,

I believe the question is why this macro isn't just preinstalled to Alteryx when the user is downloading it.

Actually, I think that would be a great idea if most popular macros would be preinstalled automatically. 

[MarqueeCrew]

Alteryx has been offered all of the crew macros without cost. Perhaps more people should write that idea and get community votes to show your support. 

cheers,

 mark