Recover Macros paths and ODBC system connections

[jcardoso]

Hi,

as we've installed a new version of Alteryx, we would like to keep the same structure and variables in terms of macros paths/path names and odbc connections.

Is there any file in the previous installation which keeps these intact? 

Thank you,

[MichalM]

@jcardoso 

Installing a new version of Alteryx should keep these intact. Are you saying that after updating Alteryx your ODBC connections and path to your macro folder from the User Settings disappeared?

[jcardoso]

@MichalM 

no, this is a new installation with a different version in another hard drive.

Wondering if somehow there's a way to keep them intact.

Regards,

[MichalM · Accepted solution]

@jcardoso 

The macro folder setting is stored under 

%PROGRAMDATA%\Alteryx\DataProducts\AddOnData\Macros\User_xxxx.ini

This is a text file and mine looks like the below

[Settings]
DefaultFolder=Macros
Path=C:\Macros
MinimumAlteryxVersion=2019.2

The ODBC entries are defined on Windows side and are stored within your registry. The registry can be exported from your old system and imported into your new system - see here for more details. 

[jcardoso]

you're just a lifeguard! Thank you!