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Data Size

I'd like to see the size of the data processing through each tool, in say GB. This would be helpful in understanding the volume of data being written to connected systems and would also be useful when cleansing data to determine if a meaningful impact was made to the data cleanliness.

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CristonS
Alteryx Alumni (Retired)

hi @Matt_S great news! This is an available feature in Designer. I love it for instant gratification for Joins:

 

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You can update the default in Options> User Settings> Edit User Settings> Canvas tab:

 

 

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This will apply to any new workflow you create. For existing saved workflows, or if someone sends you a workflow, you will need to change the setting in the workflow itself:

 

 

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Thanks so much for the feedback, though! For more information, see ourSubmission Guidelines and be sure to check out ideas submitted by other users and the other idea boards. 

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