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Paste functionality not working after update

vi_lam1901
5 - Atom

I recently updated to Version: 2025.1.1.27 and I can no longer copy/paste in chunks of workflow from one Alteryx workflow to another. I have tried using both the keyboard shortcuts and clicking on Copy/ Paste in Edit.

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alexnajm
18 - Pollux
18 - Pollux

@vi_lam1901 it worked for me just fine in that same version... what error are you getting?

caltang
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

I would suggest restarting your machine / check if you really copied (sometimes the CTRL key + C key may not be working because it’s a hardware problem or maybe you didn’t click CTRL key) / reinstalling Alteryx as a last resort. 

if all else fails, submit a ticket to Alteryx support and they can assist.

Calvin Tang
Alteryx ACE
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvintangkw/
vi_lam1901
5 - Atom

I'm able to copy chunks within the workflow but unable to paste. neither ctrl+v nor Edit> Paste works :(

caltang
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

This is a unique problem indeed... it is the first time I hear of such a thing.

 

Just to confirm, is your copy paste working outside of Alteryx? 

Calvin Tang
Alteryx ACE
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvintangkw/
vi_lam1901
5 - Atom

yes my copy paste works fine in other apps. it's just Alteryx that's giving me this issue.

caltang
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

I would suggest logging a ticket to Alteryx support then. Because I don’t think there’s a setting control that disables copy pasting on Alteryx, so I doubt you activated it by accident too. 

I suppose you can also try reinstalling Alteryx or downgrading a version to see if it still persists.

Calvin Tang
Alteryx ACE
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvintangkw/
j1fergu
5 - Atom

I have the same issue, but I am in an older version.  It started about 3 weeks ago for me.

 

vi_lam1901
5 - Atom

It kind of resolved itself after I restarted the application a couple times. I think the new version is just super buggy and unpredictable.

hankirby
5 - Atom

I am also experiencing intermittent issues with the copy/paste functionality no longer working in Alteryx. It weirdly comes and goes, regardless of which version I am using. Only started happening within the last few weeks like j1fergu mentioned. Has anyone been able to find the crux of this issue?

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