Iterative Macro - Updating Output Mode (Output Configuration)

[c_leary]

Hello Alteryx community, 

I am building an iterative macro which inputs multiple data types. I am hoping to have it so that the user can select the output mode of the macro in the configuration window. In the current iteration of this macro the user has to open the macro and update the output mode which is not as user friendly as I'd like. Does anyone know if there is a way to update the output mode? I'm thinking it may be possible by updating the XML with a formula and connecting a drop down. 

[IraWatt]

Hey @c_leary,

Just make three versions of the macro and use a tick boxes for which one the user wants to run:

[c_leary]

Hi @IraWatt, 

I have a similar configuration to this using detours. The problem is inside each of my macros I have four additional file input macros. I am hoping to have the user update the interface output mode to limit the amount of macros contained. 

I do like your config better than mine so if updating the XML to change the output mode is not possible I will for sure adjust my workflow to what you have. 

Thanks!

[IraWatt]

@c_leary Updating the XML is definitely possible:

You can then run another app after you've updated it. In a chained app setup

[c_leary]

@irawatt my issue is I'm unsure how to update the XML to change the output mode.

[IraWatt · Accepted solution]

Ow apologies @c_leary should have read the question better. you can output it as a flat file and it works fine:

[c_leary]

Thanks IraWatt!

[IraWatt]

No worries @c_leary :) best of luck with the project !