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[suby]

Hello,

Just wondering when we produce an excel output file from Alteryx designer is there way set the file to open the file automatically rather than navigating to the folder.

[Luke_C]

I don't know that there's an option for this (perhaps something could be done with run command tools), but you should be able to click the file in the workflow messages after it runs and have it open. That saves a bit of time navigating through your folders.

[suby]

Thanks for the Idea.

[atcodedog05 · Accepted solution]

Hi @suby 

When you run the workflow. Output tool creates a log in the message window. Which provides you a link to click on and directly opens the output file. Refer below highlighted section. 

Hope this helps 🙂

[suby · Accepted solution]

Thanks i see that link and thanks for your workflow. 

Thought if there is an option to open it automatically.

[Maskell_Rascal · Accepted solution]

Hey @suby 

One method you can try is to create an Event as part of the Workflow Configuration using a Run Command. Below are some screenshots of one that I use to delete any .BAK files that are generated after I run my workflow, since the outputs are linked to a OneDrive folder and OneDrive will not sync .BAK files. 

Cheers!

Phil

[suby]

Great thanks will give it a go.

[JokeFun]

Hi @Maskell_Rascal ,

Would you please share the BAT file for deleting the BAK file? Thanks! 

Actually, I am not sure if one BAT file can work for all work flows based on destination folder selection or default setup.