Run set of code based on checkbox

Hi All- I have 2 workfloes which take input from User one in the form of text box and other as a file input. Now I want that there should be checkbox based on which one set of code should run. Like if user selected checkbox then set of code 1 should be activated(which mean textbox input) and code 2 should be disbaled(file input).

Kindly help with this. any example would be really helpful.

Thanks

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Claje

Hi,

Sorry about that! I missed a critical step - connecting the "True" condition to the action that updates the text input and input data tools. Because the condition wasn't tied to the actions, the action kept trying to run even though the tool it was updating was disabled. Adding the "T" evaluation of the condition as a connection to the action enforces that dependency.

I've attached a "final" version here. It should resolve the issue (I ran it and got an error because I didn't update your file locations. I'd expect it to work on your machine).

New Workflow111.yxwz

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NicoleJohnson

You could put each set of code into it's own Container Box, which can be enabled/disabled, and then use the results of the checkbox to configure the action tool to change the enabled/disabled status in both Container Boxes depending on which one should be running.

If you'd like some more direction/detail on this method, please let me know

Cheers!
NJ

taranoberoi

Thanks for the help. I tried using containers with condition and tis not working so what i did you can see below too that if condition is true then disable the container 33 and if condition is false then enable container32.

In condition expression i have stated [#1] but it gives me error disabled containers may not contain interface tools.

Since I am new to alteryx so need your help. Really appreciate it.

Claje

Hi,

So the particular issue here is that the File Browse and Action tools cannot be inside of the tool containers. If you pull them out, while leaving your Input Data and Output Data tools inside the Container that should resolve the error message.

Additionally, if these are truly mutually exclusive, your solution will work, but I recommend using two Radio Buttons instead. I've attached some screenshots of how to configure this, but the benefit of this option is that you can leverage the Interface Designer to make it so that when each Radio Button is selected Alteryx will not only disable the tool container, but will also hide that specific prompt.

Radio Button Configuration

Interface Designer - Make sure to nest the File Browse/Text box under their respective button

Example of what the app looks like

Hope this helps!

Claje

Hi,

So it looks like the issue here is that the File Browse, Text Input, and Action tools have to be outside of the tool containers. If you move them out the error should be resolved.

However, I'm guessing you're looking to have the interface questions show/hide based on the check box? If this is the case, I would recommend using Radio Buttons instead. I've got some screenshots below which should give a decent example of how to implement this.

Radio Button ConfigurationInterface Designer- make sure to nest each input option below its respective radio buttonExample image of the final app

Hope this helps!

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