Rename Table Tool Header via Text Box glitch

Question

Hi there,

I have designed a macro that produces a number of tables via multiple table tools and then saves these into an Excel file. Each table contains a field named "Segment" that I want the users to be able to rename. So I set up an alias for "Segment" (which is "SplitBy") in each table and set up the Text Box action tool to update the Alias value.

Interestingly, this method works for some tables, but not for others, even though the action and table tools are set up exactly the same for all. I have tried different methods for the action tool, e.g. update via formula and update via XML. If I try these different approaches, the outcome is the same. So some tables are renamed, other aren't. What is renamed and what isn't remains the same.

Does anyone have an idea why this could occur? I am puzzled at this point.

All help is much appreciated!

apathetichell · Answer

Turn off amp? The options are 1) it's an order of processing jobs. 2) you are using a replace in your action tool which replaces sometimes, but not others. That would mean that your alias is not static - or some other part of your action tool is touching something dynamic in the table header.

Reporting tools aren't really 100% core Alteryx - so if it's not 2) - and Amp doesn't help - assume it's 1) and open a bug ticket.

Raj · Answer

@U1250058 
it will be great if you can share sample workflow with sample data 
will be in better position to help.