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YXI Installation Removes Existing Macros in Target Folder

abbes_omar_87
6 - Meteoroid
Monday

Hello Alteryx Community,

 

I am observing the following behavior when installing macro packages using a .yxi file.

When I install a .yxi containing additional macros into a folder that already contains existing macros, the installation removes the macros that were previously deployed in that same folder, even when there is no name conflict.

Example:

  • Folder contains Macro_A.yxmc, Macro_B.yxmc

  • Install a .yxi containing Macro_C.yxmc

  • After installation, only Macro_C.yxmc remains

The behavior does not occur systematically.

 

Questions : 

  1. In which cases does a .yxi installation trigger this replacement behavior instead of merging content?

  2. Is there any setting in config.xml (or elsewhere) to force either:

    • deletion of existing macros, or

    • preservation of macros already installed in the same folder?

Thank you for your insights and recommendations.

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