Run the containers based on the input file

[dineshbabu2811]

Currently I have 10 different workflows, which is using respective input files.
But we are looking to have only one workflow where I can copy and paste all workflows into single workflow and give only single file browse upload and it has to run based on the input file name.

could you please assist me on this

[zcdavis]

Could you provide more clarification around what you are looking for? You want an Analytic App where the user uploads a single file?

[KGT]

If you really want to do this, then take a look at Control Containers. They are in 2023.1+.

If this is an app for the gallery though, then the way I would advise is to have them each as individual workflows, and have the main workflow call the correct one via API. It's a little more work, but will make maintenance easier and is a more robust system.

[dineshbabu2811]

@zcdavis Yes Analytic app in gallery, instead of user navigating into each workflow and upload the files and running it will be time taking and they are not used to run Alteryx workflows, so we are any possible way to have single file upload in gallery and workflow should run based on the name of the file.

[dineshbabu2811]

Actually I'm not aware about this, could you please provide me some sample workflows.

[abacon]

What you are looking to do will take some development, the API option is a great option. Another option is to make each workflow a macro within a container, based on the input from the user, it can trigger each container to enable/disable. This would allow you to run or not run certain parts of the workflows. But the option proposed by @KGT would be your best option as it would be more robust and not require an action tool for each container.

[KGT]

If you want to explore the API option, then check out this post: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Engine-Works/Introducing-the-Alteryx-Server-v3-API/ba-p/899228

That article is a lot about managing the gallery using the API, but all you are looking to do is "create a new job" which is triggering a workflow. and then get information about a job. As I mentioned, it's a little more development as you need to figure out the API and Auth, but it's a lot more professional solution and will enable updating each process independently later on.