Worflow Dependency

[mihir_mir_jb]

Hi All,

I have a workflow which has a macro to read few Excel files, Some days back I changed the workflow dependencies so that the workflow can be used by other people within my team and is saved in a common shared drive. After doing the changes in the workflow dependency the workflow format changed from yxmd to yxzp(package) . Now everytime when the workflow is run - few input files and output files gets saved in a folder called "extrernal" in the same shared drive.(which got created on its own when the workflow dependency was updated. 

I am not able to figure out how can I fix this issue to avoid fiels geting saved in the "external" folder. Can you please help. 

[mceleavey]

Hi @mihir_mir_jb ,

When you export the workflow as a package you are given the option to package the sources:

If you check the box for the data source then it will be packaged and static (_externals).

Export the workflow again but DO NOT check the box for those you wish to be loaded in each time.

Ensure you have set a common filepath in your workflow (or use UNC etc.)

M

[mihir_mir_jb]

Hi,

When you say "If you check the box for the data source then it will be packaged and static (_externals)." Does it mean that all the data that I check will always be saved in the external folder ?

[mihir_mir_jb]

All the files in the below screen shot goes and gets saved in the external folder. Do you mean I should uncheck these boxes so that it will get saved in the shared path that I have defined in the workflow?

[mceleavey]

@mihir_mir_jb 

"When you say "If you check the box for the data source then it will be packaged and static (_externals)." Does it mean that all the data that I check will always be saved in the external folder ?"

Yes. Don't check the ones you want to pick up from a folder location.

M.