When adding field to query, how to auto-select in all downstream tools?

[Joshman108]

No downstream tool with the ability to select fields seems to select a newly-added field from a query input by default. I have to go select all tools manually making sure I don't miss any.

How can I get it to be auto-selected?

[Maskell_Rascal · Accepted solution]

Hi @Joshman108 

Only tools that have the *Unknown field checked will automatically pass the newly-added field to the downstream tools. Depending on how your workflow is setup, there are certain tools that cannot dynamically add/pass the new field downstream. The Summary tool for example requires an action to be taken for any field attached to it that you want passed downstream. 

Here is some additional information regarding unknown fields: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Engine-Works/Dynamic-Unknown-Fields/ba-p/2041

If this solves your issue please mark the answer as correct, if not let me know!

Thanks!

Phil