Parallel Block Until Done

[OksanaBezpyata]

Hi,

My question is regarding Parallel Block Until Done. Could you instruct how should I save the macro, if I want it to be run on Alteryx server. When I save the analytical application to Alteryx Gallery, which includes Parallel Block Until Done, after reopening it from Alteryx Gallery on Alteryx designer I receive an attached error.

I had downloaded Parallel Block Until Done from here: http://downloads.chaosreignswithin.com/Macros.zip

and did the following installations:

 - Download the zip file above
 - Extract it to a location on your machine where you want to keep the macros.  
 - Run Install.yxwz

While saving the analytical application I used Workflow option: Manage workflow assets and ticked all macros.

I also saved the macro: CReW_Version.yxmc on Alteryx Gallery (because when I wanted to save the analytical app in the Gallery I received an error: Can't find CReW_Version.yxmc.)

Thank you in advance!

[DavidP]

Best is to install the macro separately on your Alteryx server and then uncheck it under manage workflow assets when you publish.

[OksanaBezpyata]

Hi @DavidP

Thank you for the answer!

I have one more question regarding this tool. I have an analytical application with this macro and I would like to provide my colleague with the application, but I don't want him to make any additional steps like installing Parallel Block Until Done macro on his computer. What are the best practices to accomplish this? 

Thank you in advance!

[DavidP · Accepted solution]

In Alteryx Designer, under Options, there's an Export Workflow option. 

If you pick this, you have the option to include related files such as input files or Macros used in the workflow/app.

You should be able to include the Parallel BUD macro in there, which means that when your colleague double clicks on the package file, the Macro will install automatically.

[OksanaBezpyata]

Thank you a lot! 

Have a nice day!

Oksana