Troubleshooting and Debugging

[Arnavmahajan]

Hi,

I am currently building my first workflow on alteryx. Sometimes I run into blockers where I am not able to configure the tool properly. While the I am aware of the errors in the workflow, I do not want the workflow to run into errors if I disconnect the tool. Is it possible to disconnect a part of the workflow and ensure that its not impeding the operations of the rest of the workflow?

Secondly, is there a way to run part of the workflow? To build a parallel In Excel VBA, there is the functionality of step into in the debug mode where the programmer can run the workflow step by step.

If there are any other tips and tricks to make troubleshooting and debugging easier, I would lov

[TimN · Accepted solution]

Hi,

It sounds like you need containers.  You can put parts of a workflow into separate containers and you can disable or enable one or more of the containers in the workflow.  I typically put all output tools in a container which allows me to turn off all output until I'm ready.

[BS_THE_ANALYST · Accepted solution]

@Arnavmahajan I'd say @TimN's advice is on point. 

@TimN, to save yourself putting output tools into containers:

 

[caltang · Accepted solution]

Here's a video from Alteryx themselves visualizing @TimN 's point:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKtEOh2lwcs&ab_channel=Alteryx