Running workflow on server when there is latest file updated in NAS Drive

Question

Hi Experts,

I have requirement to schedule job on server and it should behave in a certain way. The workflow or server should check if there is a latest updated file in NAS drive, it should run the workflow and produce the output otherwise it should cancel the workflow running and produce no output. It should be condition based job scheduling on server. so if condition is met then it should run the job otherwise cancels running the job.

Any help here would be appreciated.

Thanks in Advance!!

Kurohits · Answer

Hi @DataNath

Thanks for the solution. Can you please tell me how to actually implement in Alteryx? I am new to Alteryx server and the link you have shared carries lot of codes and parameters. I don't know how to exactly use these codes and parameters. Also, to implement this solution on server, do i need to have any specific permission. I can see in my profile page of gallery and I have only 2 persmissions provided i.e Create new collections and schedule jobs. API access is not permitted.

Kindly let me know if you need any further information.

Thanks

Kurohits · Answer

Hi @jandalgaard

I can't see this control container tool in Alteryx Desktop. I am using 2022.3.1 version. Its not latest version and in my organisation everyone uses same version. I am not sure if this tool is avialable in 2022.3.1 version. If yes, then please tell me how to enable this tool in tool pallete.

Thanks

DataNath · Answer

@jandalgaard great shout with Control Containers! Totally overlooked that despite offering it as a solution elsewhere earlier!